Talk:Newfoundland Screech

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The marketing gimmick section does and does not belong. It belongs because "screeching in" is a longtime, official, and relevant tradition to the article but it doesn't belong in that calling it a marketing gimmick without a citation or basis is an editorial opinion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.162.73.243 (talk) 20:27, 28 April 2012 (UTC)

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The Screech History link seems to be broken.

We need more info on screeching. For one, I've only ever heard it refered to as a "screech in", and never screeching. Also it might be fair to mention instead of kissing a cod many bars offer the option of kissing a toy Puffin on the rear (since cod are often out of season or hard/expensive to keep on hand). The sayings would be fair to mention as well. I was at a screch in this weekend at Trapper John's in Georget Stret St. John's, and two of the saying were "long may your big jib draw" and "how're ye gettin on me cocky?". Also, traditionally I believe the participant is given a sou'wester hat and a newfoundland flag or pin. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.251.65.192 (talk) 23:46, 19 November 2007 (UTC)


 * I had to wear a souwester and kiss a cod, and stand in a bucket of cold water. The speech was "How's ya doin' me old cock, I wants to be a Newfoundlander, long may your big gib draw". I was made to believe that I would pass out drunk and/or burn my throat off with one shot of screech, but it turned out to be pretty tame and much to everyone's surprise I actually drank two shots (it was better than the cod, at least). I also got a certificate that has a different origin story than the one in the article. This was in Corner Brook though, so maybe the tradition is slightly different everywhere. Adam Bishop (talk) 02:14, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

i saw a screech-in ceremony on Big Brother Canada Six. It was part of a mission given to the houseguests 70.93.243.135 (talk) 01:43, 22 November 2022 (UTC)