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Song Parodies -> "Bettin' on the Reds"
Original Song Title:
"Puttin' on the Ritz"
Original Performer:
Taco / Irving Berlin
Parody Song Title:
"Bettin' on the Reds"
Parody Written by:
Spaff.com
The Lyrics
If you're fans
Who disagreed
With his bans, you
Now have to read what Pete Rose sez
Bettin' on the Reds
Buy his words
And all the fuss'll
Seem absurd
Poor Charlie Hustle missed his meds
Bettin' on the Reds
But inside his barless jail, it's clear you'll
Recognize his gambling problem's ser-ial
(Manager-ial)
Gambling slips
Tucked in his undies
What a ditz
Rule 21-D's ripped to shreds
Bettin' on the Reds
Can you see the Hall of Fame
Sanctify Pete Rose's name?
Think what tales his shrine will tell
On that icy day in hell
Tax fraud - and bad divorces
Bats pawned - for racing horses
Just like Poison warned
Every Rose has its thorn
What's your bet?
I've got a feeling
Pete won't get
Pardoned by Selig till he's dead
Bettin' on the Reds
Up in heaven's clubhouse playing hooky
On the phone to William Bennett's bookie
(Stupid rookie)
Come let's watch
See how the Majors
Scratch their crotch
Playin' with wagers in their heads
Bettin' on the Reds
Bettin' on the Reds
Bettin' on the Reds
Bet against the Reds
Who disagreed
With his bans, you
Now have to read what Pete Rose sez
Bettin' on the Reds
Buy his words
And all the fuss'll
Seem absurd
Poor Charlie Hustle missed his meds
Bettin' on the Reds
But inside his barless jail, it's clear you'll
Recognize his gambling problem's ser-ial
(Manager-ial)
Gambling slips
Tucked in his undies
What a ditz
Rule 21-D's ripped to shreds
Bettin' on the Reds
Can you see the Hall of Fame
Sanctify Pete Rose's name?
Think what tales his shrine will tell
On that icy day in hell
Tax fraud - and bad divorces
Bats pawned - for racing horses
Just like Poison warned
Every Rose has its thorn
What's your bet?
I've got a feeling
Pete won't get
Pardoned by Selig till he's dead
Bettin' on the Reds
Up in heaven's clubhouse playing hooky
On the phone to William Bennett's bookie
(Stupid rookie)
Come let's watch
See how the Majors
Scratch their crotch
Playin' with wagers in their heads
Bettin' on the Reds
Bettin' on the Reds
Bettin' on the Reds
Bet against the Reds
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I bet this parody will get Mister Pacholek's attention!
Pretty good. My era. BTW..just say "no" to Pete. "The hall's too small for a guy that often calls his bookie. Bett'n 'gainst the Reds"
Very timely, and a good original song choice. Kudos 'n' Fives.
I'll bet this will be a hit. What odds do I hear for a #1? 5-5-5
Nice job, Spaff.
Ye,s but the $64,000 question is was he betting for or against the Reds? Nice job Spaff.
Great! I loved this one!
Thanx, Johnny Deet & Eye1 & David & Laurence & Mel & Pyro!
Guy: Pete Rose says he never bet against the Reds, and I believe everything Pete Rose says.
Guy: Pete Rose says he never bet against the Reds, and I believe everything Pete Rose says.
Awesome job, Spaffmeister!
This is a tough song to parody, and you made it seem natural. And the rhyming seemed secondary to the humor. Excellent.
Ditto John Jenkins. (can you maybe expand on it with Taco's version, when he does that weird rap in the middle?) 555
One of my all time favorite songs...re-written perfectly! 5s, Spaff.
I was gonna try to think of something clever to say but dammit you write good make pretty rhymes
Best Ritz parody on ths site. Like I said last time, nohing like a good ol' celebrity bashing.
Actually, I really can't find the bash in this. It's just about Rose.
Was there any doubt? Spaff Rose to the occasion!
Thanx, Jackie & Johnkins & Evenstar & Stock & Stock & Michaelopedia!
C4P: Dammit you write good make pretty comments.
Aggro: I thought about that but isn't that bit mainly an instrumental medley? And, hey, it would have required more work.
C4P: Dammit you write good make pretty comments.
Aggro: I thought about that but isn't that bit mainly an instrumental medley? And, hey, it would have required more work.
Cute parody Spaff. :-)
Will I give you 1s? Don't bet on it. Great job
This one's very funny and makes fun of Pete Rose... yes!
My score of 5 runs, 5 hits, and 5 hot dogs still stands.
I thought this was great, Spaff
Hey, I flame MLB every spring about Pete Rose not being in the Hall of Fame for his achievements as a player. As soon as we have a decent commissioner, it might just happen. In the meantime, I'll just give my hall of fame vote to this parody.
Smeagol & wdh & MAD & Johnny Angle & Gollum & Old CW: I thank you, and your Peter (er, Pete) thanks you.
Restoring my previous 555 vote.
A bit late but...you're batting a .555 here. Excellent.
Belated thanx, Catgirl, and REEEEALLY belated thanx, Johnny BD.
You should get this record sometime!
Jackie: The Taco one?
Yeah,or the Gene Wilder/Peter Boyle (RIP) one
BTW this OS is on my to do list
Even for your standards, Spaff, there's some fantastic wordplay and rhyming in this one. Don't know why I didn't spot this first time around..
Thanx, Philbo. The fact that you looked this up tells me you are doing (or already did) this one. If so, I'm sure it will be (or already is) great. Be sure to point me to it, though, because I'm too lazy to look it up on my own. You too, Jackie.
Sir, So also are there are a lot of folks, "Betting on the Reds" out there in enChineRouge . .
Ah, yes, Madame. THOSE Reds. Mais oui.
Parodies written by Spaff All seem to be the peak of craft - The best I've read Guy's just miles ahead... Some do say (though I cannot) Maybe someday, some AI bot Might take his stead - That's a day I'd dread! AI ain't as brilliant, or as punny It could never be - I'd bet you money (funny money!) So that's it - sorry to gush I have a bit of writer's crush - Spaff slays me dead - Spaff's the best I've read!
Oops, line break fail above, sorry. Anyway, let me just say in plain English how feckin' brilliant this is, particularly given the tricky rhythm and rhyme scheme of the OS. Too many great lines to mention, but "undies/Rule 21-D's" and the Poison line are particularly inspired. Amazing work, as always.
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