To sing a song based on sci-fi, borrowing a tune from another song, but replacing the words to relate to a chosen sci-fi show.
A cross between 'fi' and 'folk'.
1- Where's Tom?
2- He's gone filking at the sci-fi convention.
1- Why's that?
2- I think he just felt like a filk
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I'm working over time and right now I'm all caught up and just filking the time.
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"Filk music is a musical movement among fans of science fiction and fantasy fandom and closely related activities, emphasizing content which is related to the genre or its fans, and promoting broad participation. Filkers are people who participate in this movement." -- Gary McGath
Many people wondered what Leonard Nimoy was trying to accomplish when he recorded his "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" years ago. While the world my never know his intentions, the result seems to be the genesis of the filk movement.
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The art of changing published and/or known music lyrics to fit a specific theme. Different lyrics sung to a well known tune.
A common filk: Jingle Bell, Batman smells....
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The greatest alcoholic concoction known to man. One part fireball, one part milk. Rum chata is an acceptable substitute for the milk. Pure cinnamon toast crunch-esque euphoria with every sip.
Is that your fifth shot of filk? Youβre filked up!
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Filk is fart milk
Hey would u like some Filk with your cereal
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