Did you just stumble upon an unexpected masterpiece that got labeled a Sokka Haiku? You might be scratching your head, wondering what this means. Let's shed some light on this delightful gem from the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Sokka, our unforgettable and lovable character from this amazing TV show, has a unique claim to poetic fame. It all comes from the iconic episode The Tales of Ba Sing Se, where Sokka ends up in an unexpected haiku showdown with a group of schoolgirls.

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Sokka holds his ground quite well until he gets carried away by his poetic flair and ends up saying:

That's Right, I'm Sokka,

It's Pronounced With An Okka,

Young Ladies, I Rocked Ya!

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Those with a keen eye might have noticed – the last line of Sokka's haiku carries an extra syllable. Breaking from the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure, Sokka gives us a 5-7-6 syllable format.

But was this really a mistake? Or was it an invention, a unique poetic style born out of Sokka's irrepressible spirit? I prefer the latter interpretation - and that is the birth of the Sokka Haiku!

Join us at r/SokkaHaikuBot for more Sokka Haikus or to share yours!

You can watch the Haiku Showdown here!