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• ... that Mya choked up halfway through a service for president Bill Clinton?

• Reviewed: Laura Fürst

Created by Freikorp (talk). Self nominated at 13:32, 7 July 2014 (UTC).

• "Service" makes no sense here -- I thought it must mean a religious service. From the article, the right word is demonstration (or we could say demo to be hip):

ALT1... that Mya choked up halfway through a demo for president Bill Clinton?

EEng (talk) 05:19, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

Demonstration is a more accurate word for sure, I was hoping to use the word service (noun - synonyms include 'performance of one's duties' [1], which I think can technically work here) for its innuendo effect, but happy with your ALT1. Thanks for your comments. Freikorp (talk) 05:56, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

Too good to pass up

• ALT2 ... that Mya choked while servicing Bill Clinton?

EEng (talk) 02:57, 11 July 2014 (UTC)

Is this "Carry On DYK?" Yak-yak-yak. Ooooh Maaatron. Belle (talk) 00:32, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

New enough, long enough, neutral enough, no close paraphrasing or copyvio in the sources I could check so I'm assuming the others will be OK too. ALT1 is fine (although "chok[ed] up halfway" is quoted in the article it would look a bit odd here). ALT2 is too much (won't SOMEBODY think of the children?!!?) Belle (talk) 00:32, 13 July 2014 (UTC) P.S. I forgot to say that the article finishes abruptly with no explanation as to why it was cancelled or whether it actually was (not a DYK matter but it leaves the reader unsatisfied) Belle (talk) 01:09, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

From your tone it sounds like you believe there to be some inadvertent sexual meaning which makes the hook inappropriate for children. If so, can you please explain? I can be rather dense in such matters so please be as explicit as possible. Link to appropriate images if necessary. EEng (talk) 00:46, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

I would explain but it is time for tiffin. Belle (talk) 01:09, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

Don't choke on the cucumber... sandwiches. EEng (talk) 01:11, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your review and copyedit Belle. As per the articles talk page, I am aware of the articles shortfall in not having any information on the programs cancellation. Unfortunately I just can't find any information on the cancellation; it seems to have just quietly disappeared after so much effort and advertising. I feel unsatisfied not knowing exactly what happened as well. EEng, now that the original hook has been approved, do you think we should change ALT1 from 'choked up halfway through a demo' to 'malfunctioned during a demonstration', that way we would have one innuendo hook and one hook that focuses on being as clear as possible. As per Belle's comments, ALT1 does look a bit odd as it currently stands. I loved your ALT2 btw, I literally laughed for a good couple minutes. I hope the admins choose to use that one anyway =D. Freikorp (talk) 01:49, 13 July 2014 (UTC)

I do try to spread joy and laughter wherever I go. EEng (talk) 02:16, 13 July 2014 (UTC)