Mercedes Lackey filks Jonathan Coulton at CONvergence 2008

Instead of offering a speech of thanks at CONvergence 2008's closing ceremonies, author Mercedes Lackey chose to sing a Jonathan Coulton tune while substituting her own lyrics.

The final line refers to the funeral urn of beloved, departed actor Michael Sheard, which went on enough volunteering shifts that it earned its own t-shirt.

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[433]

I know there is more to to filk than song parody. You see, this was funny.

[LadyShesu]

Sorry, but 'filk' is not a dirty word. There is so much more to filk music than just parody.

[drennia29]

She's one of the top fantasy writers of my gen. So awesome. :D

[Hippiemomma60]

filk filk filk filk filk.  Hmmmmm that is a 4 letter word, isn't it? Wash my mouth out with soap.....

I met Misty waaaaay back in '88. She was a wonderful, amazing woman back then and she still is.

[Ironsouled]

Lackey is, and will always be, an amazing person... And I was lucky as heck to actually be there

[Zalansho]

Great stuff. One of the things that made me glad I went to Closing Ceremonies.

[433]

No need to call it "filk", it's just a song parody. Don't use such a dirty word!