Butt and nose. That's what she said this morning on the way to school. With a corncob pipe and a butt and nose... She even paused afterward to say it again slowly. Vern and I couldn't help but chuckle at that one. And for a second, I thought about letting it ride. It gives a humorous flavor to the old familiar holiday diddy. But no, I can't let her go around singing "butt and nose" all day. And you know she totally will. No sweetie, it's "button nose". He has a button for a nose. So all this time she's been singing that song thinking why do we care that he has a butt and a nose?
It reminded me of a radio show I listened in on last week. The DJ was talking about the lyrics to Jingle Bells. He had several callers debating the true lyrics of the line "bells on bobtails ring". One caller swore up and down that the line referred to the horse's name, which she insisted was Bob, and that line should be sung "bells on Bob's tail ring". Regardless of the inaccuracy, it did bring a little joy to my morning just listening to that. Giggling was had.
How fun would it be to have a group of carolers going around the neighborhood singing the wrong lyrics to all of the traditional songs. Just for kicks. I can imagine the reaction of the residents. What the? What did they just sing? I don't think that's how the song goes... It plays out in my head much like an SNL skit. Maybe even with Will Ferrell. Complete with all of the garb and gusto that traditional carolers bring to the much beloved tunes, but just off mark with the lyrics. Something like this:
It reminded me of a radio show I listened in on last week. The DJ was talking about the lyrics to Jingle Bells. He had several callers debating the true lyrics of the line "bells on bobtails ring". One caller swore up and down that the line referred to the horse's name, which she insisted was Bob, and that line should be sung "bells on Bob's tail ring". Regardless of the inaccuracy, it did bring a little joy to my morning just listening to that. Giggling was had.
How fun would it be to have a group of carolers going around the neighborhood singing the wrong lyrics to all of the traditional songs. Just for kicks. I can imagine the reaction of the residents. What the? What did they just sing? I don't think that's how the song goes... It plays out in my head much like an SNL skit. Maybe even with Will Ferrell. Complete with all of the garb and gusto that traditional carolers bring to the much beloved tunes, but just off mark with the lyrics. Something like this:
If I were on the receiving end of this, I think I would have to give them cocoa, cookies, 4 gold stars and a donation. They win! Maybe I could start up a group of devoted folks with a twisted sense of humor to get this going next year. And it would be awesome if someone played acoustic guitar. Any takers?
And for those of you that like to keep it traditional, I have to say, nothing beats this version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman. Wiggle your hiney to this:
And for those of you that like to keep it traditional, I have to say, nothing beats this version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman. Wiggle your hiney to this:
Merry Monday, everyone!
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