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Song Parodies -> "The Model of Modern Intelligentsia"

Original Song Title:

"The Major-General's Song"

Original Performer:

Gilbert & Sullivan

Parody Song Title:

"The Model of Modern Intelligentsia"

Parody Written by:

Phil Alexander

The Lyrics

Robin Edgar in his "Atheist Supremecist" parody to this tune, said " Feel free to improve on my scansion aka pacing while keeping the basic theme intact. . .".. well, I thought I'd prefer to expound what I consider to be a more honest relating of how I see things to be, rather than going with his rather spiteful tone; but I think you might agree that I have improved on the scansion.

Far be it from me to put words into Prof. Dawkins' mouth, however, so this one is voiced by Kid Swan. I'm sure you can work out why.
[Kid Swan]
I am the very model of modern intelligentsia
One of those gents who talks much sense, though what I talk is sense-ier
I use my brain to help explain the puzzles evolution'ry
Some disagree and they view me in need of execution, me?
Yes, there are some extremely dumb theists who keep on bringing up
Points all the same, again, AGAIN the crud that they keep flinging up
They won't read proof, they just *know* "Truth" - it comes from their posterior
Won't use their brain and then complain that I sound too superior

[Chorus]
Won't use their brain and then complain that he sounds too superior
Always complain, the same refrain blown out of their posterior
Almost insane, they have less brain than E coli bacteria

[Kid Swan]
To right their wrongs, some write their songs in poorly-scanning parody
With just a smidge of maybe pig-eon chess-playing analogy
It isn't meant, I've no intent to cause that much offence here
But still, I am the model of modern intelligensia

[Chorus]
He is a gent, there's no intent to cause that much offence here
He is the very model of modern intelligentsia



[Kid Swan]
The people who want to argue are frequently extremely dense
They do not know how one should go evaluating evidence
I tell them how, but they're to proud to listen to me lecturing
Hard to avoid getting annoyed and then it sounds like hectoring
Try to stay calm, but they're so barmy all I get is angrier
Should keep my cool, stay by the pool with a chilled glass of Sangria
But god! these twits get on my tits, it's no surprise I'm losing it
They're all so full of utter bull there can be no excusing it

[Chorus]
They're all so full of utter bull it now smells like they're oozing it
And it annoys they've made their choice and there is no excusing it
It's no surprise there are some guys (e.g. him) that are losing it

[Kid Swan]
If they'd just look inside my books it might just be made clear to them
But they have fears of new ideas, the old ones they adhere to them
Undignified, won't cast aside their biblical pretence here
They're not the very model of modern intelligentsia

[Chorus]
They run and hide, not cast aside their biblical pretence here
You'd hardly call them models of modern intelligentsia


[Kid Swan]
If they would think, not raise a stink and really start a-listening
We could relate, have real debate and not just take-the-piss-ening
If they could see what's clear to me in scientific evidence
Maybe see why and not rely on some deistic eminence
If they thought straight, could cogitate.. oh, wouldn't it be brilliant
Yes, I'd rejoice at measured voice not spiteful, sharp and shrill-iant
Alas, they don't, they can't, they won't and so it all gets sillier
The tone descends, it never ends, gets infinitely chillier

[Chorus]
Alas it's true, they never do and so it all gets sillier
There ain't no hope, not being dopes so atmosphere gets chillier
It's not like he's into disease, lepers or necrophilia


[Kid Swan]
Though simple folk may coo and croak how I'm some kind of martinet
The argument, to all intent, is lost when they are startin' that
To make it count, maybe I'll mount a melodious defence here
I am the very model of modern intelligentsia

[Chorus]
How great to see the parody he's mounted as defence in here
He is the very model of modern intelligentsia

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Lifeliver - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
Well, Phil. I'm sure there's no need for me to tell you what a kick I got out of this, content-wise, and I know how well your pacing can be trusted. There's a generous helping of inspired couplets too. But sorry, 'Kid Swan'? I don't get that. By the way, I checked out one of your performances today, the G & S version of the breakup of the Fellowship. That was quite something - half a dozen voices and ominous keyboards to boot. Something worthy of Bill Bailey.

Personally, I have no stomach for 'religious wars' on this site. It's another can of worms that could go on forever. But I'm sure you're prepared to cop the flak that this will attract.

I'm going to use this opportunity to make it clear to all who read this that I noticed two parodies that give strong support for Christianity this week. They were pretty well written and I had no desire or reason to attack them. I just abstain from vote and comment. It's fine for people to express their private views in the form of parody. It's only when they go after me, or people whom I respect, that I'll make a strong statement about it.

I just hope that your readers are decent enough to recognize the skill and perceptiveness you've displayed here and elsewhere, as one of AIR's finest contributors over a considerable period of time. Kudos and cheers.
Old Man Ribber - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
Phil - Another triumph of the parodistic art.
Future Science - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
Dawkins? Yes, that arrogant fool is very representative indeed of the morally and intellectually bankrupt intelligentsia of our academia with all of its useless eaters. A few years from now when Western welfare states that support wastrels like him with their tax dollars go the way of the U.S.S.R., he and his kind will be about as kindly and well remembered as the U.S.S.R.'s Lysenko is.
Phil Alexander - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
Lifeliver - :-) Thanks.. you're too kind. I tend to agree re religion: people are free to believe what they want, just as I'm free to believe that what they believe is erroneous (or in some cases downright silly). Most times I don't argue, but when (as is happening in my home town at the moment) a creationist hypocrite (note:- not all creationists are hypocrites, but this one is, as are any who decide they can pick the bits of "science" they've misunderstood and claim they support an account of Genesis that isn't even in the Bible) who is trying to influence policy on gay marriage, vomiting forth bile and bible quotes.. well, there are times I can't help it :)

OMR - Thanks :)

Future Science - so what's going replace it then? Don't leave us in suspense - I'm sure we'd all like to know what is gong to supplant scientific method and those who use it.
Barry J. Mitchel - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
Very intelligently designed parody, Phil. I learned lots from it & comments.
Timmy - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
555 - well said.
Dave W. - January 21, 2013 - Report this comment
So clever and funny, God would laugh out loud.................

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