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Song Parodies -> "PGE"

Original Song Title:

"1-2-3"

Original Performer:

Len Barry

Parody Song Title:

"PGE"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

PGE, oh first they killed people down there in Hinkley,
But that wasn’t enough. PGE, then PGE
Had some bad gas lines that were seamy.
PUC[1] (PUC) was in the pocket of this utility (utility)
And was told what to do by sleazy (by the sleazy)
Aholes who ran the (aholes who ran the) utility.

In the air, the stench of mercaptan;[2]
People smelled it—then a week went by.
Then the ’tards took an hour to cap ’em;
The fireball caused eight people to die.

[explosion interlude]

Was seamy, had bad seams the
Line that expanded (line that expanded) and went blazy.
What a scummy crew (what a scummy crew)
Runs this utility: chromed homes, a fireball too (chrome and fire too),
But you can’t fight it, ’cause PUC (the PUC)
Is givin’ hand-jobs to PGE.

F-U-C- (F-U-C-) K-E-D U-P is this utility (F-utility),
Combine of galling thugs, who’re creepy (PGE)
And gettin’ can-jobs from PUC.


[1]Public Utility Commission
[2]t-butyl mercaptan, put in odorless natural gas to give it that telltale smell

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Michael Pacholek - April 25, 2011 - Report this comment
Is that the same PGE that used to have their name on Civic Stadium in Portland, Oregon?
Wild Child JIN - April 26, 2011 - Report this comment
Wow! that event sure wasn't a gas! But in a humoristic sense, this parody was! :-) 5's for you!

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