A double entendre is a figure of speech that is open to two interpretations; a way of wording a double meaning; one of which is obvious and the other which conveys a message that could be regarded as socially unacceptable or indeed, to some people, as being offensive, were it to be stated directly.
The late great British actor and comedian Kenneth Williams (1926-1988) must surely have been the best exponent of this art, through his many radio broadcasts (Round the Horne), and films (the “Carry On” series), which still today give us all much laughter.
The Ballad of the Woggler’s Moulie.
Vocals: British actor and comedian the late Kenneth Williams (1926-1988)
The Ballad of the Woggler’s Moulie.
Joe he was a young cordwangler,
Monging greebles he did go,
And he loved a bogler’s daughter,
By the name of Chiswick Flo.
Vain she was and like a grusset,
Though her ganderparts were fine,
But she sneered at his cordwangle,
As it hung upon the line.
So he stole a woggler’s moulie,
For to make a wedding ring,
But the Bow Street Runners caught him,
And the Judge said you will swing.
Oh they hung him by the postern,
Nailed his moulie to the fence,
For to warn all young cordwanglers,
That it was a grave offence.
There’s a moral to this story,
Though your cordwangle be poor,
Keep your hands off others moulies,
For it is against the law.
END.
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