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Song Parodies -> "Under the Raincoat"
Original Song Title:
"Over the Rainbow"
(MP3)Original Performer:
Judy Garland
Parody Song Title:
"Under the Raincoat"
Parody Written by:
Rick Cormier
The Lyrics
As a child, I thought this was one of the most beautiful songs I had ever heard. It instilled wonder and hope in me.Now I've gone and done this to it.....
Bum, bare under the raincoat
Think he's high
Stands there, near to the lamp post
Flashes the passers-by
Bum, bare under the raincoat
London Fog?
Grinning wide in the vain hope
You'll be shocked by his log
Today on Sunset Boulevard
He failed to see the unmarked car
Behind him
He opened wide and let it flop
Now, downtown, with the L.A. cops
Is where you'll find him
Bum, bare under the raincoat
Home, he's sent
Cops said they couldn't hold him
Not enough evidence
Our un-hung zero,
"See, no Speedos!"
Home free, he goes.
"My, oh, my!"
rant
I
Think he's high
Stands there, near to the lamp post
Flashes the passers-by
Bum, bare under the raincoat
London Fog?
Grinning wide in the vain hope
You'll be shocked by his log
Today on Sunset Boulevard
He failed to see the unmarked car
Behind him
He opened wide and let it flop
Now, downtown, with the L.A. cops
Is where you'll find him
Bum, bare under the raincoat
Home, he's sent
Cops said they couldn't hold him
Not enough evidence
Our un-hung zero,
"See, no Speedos!"
Home free, he goes.
"My, oh, my!"
rant
I
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Editor's Note: If you stare at the very last sentence long enough, it begins to take the form of a pair of briefs.
The title made me laugh. The song is great, and the brief visual at the end is nice too!
Very funny lines, very funny write...great idea!
Classy effort, Mr Cormier...loved it! Keep em coming...555
"Unhung Zero" great line. Also 'not enough evidence'. Heh.
"Toto, something tells me we're not in Pantses anymore."
Swingin' in the rain. Hilarious! 5s
I stared at the last sentence like you said, Rick, and I saw the Virgin Mary - fair freaked me out....
excellent parody - great wordplay - 555
excellent parody - great wordplay - 555
Judy Garland would be shocked to see what you did to her song, Rick C. 5's.
Flat out awesome.10's...double your pleasure. I know they're great when I say "DAMN, why didn't I think of that!" This is up in SPAFF territory.
Hilarious. All fives.
Thank you Jeff, AFW, Kristoff, Leo, JD, John, Stuart, RA, Dee and Billy. Johnny D: Loved your comment! Stu: I think you'll find the Virgin Mary in the second verse. The last sentence is definitely Speedos.
Triple high fives!
brilliant concept and execution...5s plus
( SOTM ) Already voted/commented.
I can't believe I missed this when it posted...it's FABulous!! It's just perfect...5s!
(SOTM) Quality 555
(SOTM) Dorothy: "I don't think there's anything in that black coat for me..."
(SOTM) Another one where I wished that there were more words in the OS to play with. Great job! Big, floppy 5s!
(SOTM) This was just plain wrong.
SOTM...already voted and commented,,,this should be a medalist...Fantastic stuff.
SOTM--commented and voted...still makes me laugh
(SOTM) Hope this isn't a "flash in the pan". You got more of these? Loved it.
SOTM--still FAB...=)
(SOTM) LOL!
Poor guy, it would be awful shameful to be let free due to 'not enough evidence'. Great concept, well written. 555
A bit short... for a SOTM contender, but largely enjoyable. :-)
(SOTM) Wonderful expose'.
(SOTM) See above!
Hey, I've been Paul Robinsoned by Dee Range! I'm honored by the comparison, because this is hilarious. Picturing little Judy Garland singing it makes it even better. Oh, and great Speedo visual at the end there, Rick.
(SOTM) already commented, and still a polished little gem - ditto re the LOLs about 'not enough evidence'
(SOTM) One of your very best, Rick!
ROFL!
I voted earlier but never commented, I guess. Excellent.
Simple and hilarious. What Phil said. Seriously, ROFL. Thanks, Rick.
(SOTM) So funny yet so wrong.
(SOTM) Late comment due to Firefox and lack of sleep (I guess).. Plenty of evidence for 5's though.
(U) - yes, you're right, Rick, I can see the speedos now - I remember and love this one
(U05) So cute!
IT,S AMAZING HOW WE SHAPE OUR MEMORIES 3X5
(ABCU05) One question: When are you going to record this? And see above, not just my comment.
Why couldn't it be Julie Garland under the raincoat... Okay, bad question.... Good parody.... 5's!!!
(ABC) I have to comment on this again? Sheesh...;-) Still wonderful, Rick...
(ABC) See above (he wants you to look below, of course) !
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