First allow me to say thank you. Thank you for not only visiting this site and taking an interest in all things Smorn, but for accepting that life is not only a game of risk, but also a jape in the park, although please remember to wear clothes whilst japing, as the Park-Keeper may assume you are a naturist after his bluebells.... and maybe you are?

Anyway, without further ado, please allow me to guide you through a brief history of the intrepid world you have decided to lay roots upon, for what I hope is longer than a gnu's arse hair....

Firstly, I must take the initiative and let you know the true meaning of Smorn. Could it be a previously hidden secret recipe that allows one to combine mushrooms with the hind of a pigeon in order to create a tasty trifle? No. Then could it be a code that allows you into Wookey Hole without having to part with the modestly priced £42 admission fee (you do see caves, rock and various redundant fair ground rides after all?!). No. Well in that case, could it be the name of a small baboon that craved for a pair of pink pyjamas to wear whilst sat alone upon a spatula? The answer is still no, for the word Smorn has only one meaning and that meaning is "good morning". That said, just like "howdy" could be unfoolishly used upon an evening where its actual meaning is "how is your day" -&- "hi" is an almost trendy way of saying hello when in fact it actually means that you are laughing at them, "Smorn" has been used by lads as a form of greeting for years. By hearing the word Smorn thrown in your direction is just a diluted, yet sincere way of saying, "Hello. Let's get pissed. We're pissed. Mind", or "Hi. Let us bugger about, although by no means bugger each other", or possibly "What the bleedin' hell are you on about, am I on about and what is this all about?". But what the hell, we're only young once and by jove we'd be silly not to drag it out for as long as possible. Hmmm, that could possibly be another meaning for Smorn. Anyway, I digress...

Now in knowing what the word Smorn actually means (possibly?!), I suppose the next question is, where did it come from? For this, I need to introduce you to Moo, although before clicking the link, please promise me that you will return to your history lesson.... Thank you..... OK, click away on the Moo Profile. Right, if you are reading this, you either can't be bothered to view the Moo, or you have seen the blighter and have since returned. Anyway, I shall take it as though you have met Moo either in person or upon webpage, either way, he is the man that brought Smorn into the world.

A long, long time ago, Moo made a pact with his mouth whereby he would no longer force it to say exasperating sentences when there was a far easier option to hand. "You what!", I hear you cry. Hmmm, how can I simplify that statement? Well, taking your outburst into consideration, Moo would opt for "eh!" rather than "you what!", or probably more relevant to the dilemma in mind would be the question, "how are things going?", where Moo would in place say, "how bis?". Hope you get the gist of all that? Basically I'm trying to say that Moo would rather say "Smorn" than "good morning", "good to see you", "here I am", "yooooo-hoooo", or any other phrase that would provide a form of introduction for ones being upon another person. Are you ready for part three of the history lesson? I do hope so...

So you now know the meaning of Smorn and its origin. Possibly the penultimate question remaining is, what does it symbolise? This may be a little more tricky to explain, although I'd be damned if I didn't give it a go.

Throughout the years, a core group of friends have welcomed people into the fold, seen friends leave for pastures new, observed folk around them and greeted passers-by, all of which have had the word Smorn thrown upon them be it through their choice or not. That said, it is the core group of friends that Smorn symbolises. A camaraderie that may fall upon other people although in different guises. A unique bond that unites those of different backgrounds and varied traits. A past, present and future that is and will remain untouched by any fleeting hurdle that attempts to alter the course of both memories and vision. OK, that is probably a dramatic way of putting it, although in writing this, I am touched by what I am part of, so please excuse me whilst I dry my eyes..... There.... That's better... now where was I......

I suppose it would have been easier to capture such friendship in a photo album, or hope that our combined minds recall in later years what it all stood for, although I suppose that would not allow us to seize the moment, even though those moments are now few and far between. Plus, it would not allow us to carry the word Smorn through to the next generation should anyone duly want to adopt this fine word as their own. As an afterthought, I also believe that it will allow other people to come on in, bugger about and leave with a feeling in their gut that may have been present after watching, 'Saturday Night Fever', 'Quadrophenia' or 'Goodbye, Mr Chips' maybe... Hmmmm, now I'm talking rubbish.

As I head towards the final part of this history lesson, I would like to relay a couple of points.... (1) This will be the only page that stinks of seriousness (2) Any articles, pictures or details of events will be accepted onto the pages of Smorn.com, subject to their content (3) If you ever see anyone held upon the pages of Smorn.com, please shout "Smorn" (4) Ummmm, think that's it for now.... Smorn