Difference between revisions of "Joyce Kilmer Memorial Bad Poetry Contest"
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| − | The '''Joyce Kilmer Memorial Bad Poetry Contest''' has been hosted by the [[Philolexian Society]] since [[1986]], drawing crowds of 200-300 students and participants vying for the title of best of the worst. Columbia faculty members serve as judges. The event is usually held in November and is heralded by the appearance of ''Bad Poetry in Motion'' flyers around campus featuring some of the best verses of the last 20 years. | + | The '''Joyce Kilmer Memorial Bad Poetry Contest''' has been hosted by the [[Philolexian Society]] since [[1986]], drawing crowds of 200-300 students and participants vying for the title of best of the worst. Columbia faculty members serve as judges. The event is usually held in November and is heralded by the appearance of ''Bad Poetry in Motion'' flyers around campus featuring some of the best (or worst?) verses of the last 20 years. |
It is named for "bad" poet (and Columbia alumnus) [[Joyce Kilmer]]. His work "Trees" is read aloud by audience members at the contest's end. | It is named for "bad" poet (and Columbia alumnus) [[Joyce Kilmer]]. His work "Trees" is read aloud by audience members at the contest's end. | ||
[[Category:Annual events]] | [[Category:Annual events]] | ||
Revision as of 01:18, 10 July 2007
The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Bad Poetry Contest has been hosted by the Philolexian Society since 1986, drawing crowds of 200-300 students and participants vying for the title of best of the worst. Columbia faculty members serve as judges. The event is usually held in November and is heralded by the appearance of Bad Poetry in Motion flyers around campus featuring some of the best (or worst?) verses of the last 20 years.
It is named for "bad" poet (and Columbia alumnus) Joyce Kilmer. His work "Trees" is read aloud by audience members at the contest's end.
