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Song Parodies -> "Cosby, the Showman"

Original Song Title:

"Frosty, the Snowman"

Original Performer:

Traditional

Parody Song Title:

"Cosby, the Showman"

Parody Written by:

Timmy1000

The Lyrics

A traditional song, but had to use the Jimmy Durante version after I heard the Thumpety, thump, thump part. You can find it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDNcJL90Y9A
Cosby, the spokesman, has a Jell-o pudding bowl
With a worn ad hype and a strutting pose
A few lies, played out his role
Cosby, the spokesman, with a flair for sale and sway
He displayed some Coke, with a skill to joke
But his fame was tripe display

Now busted for that baggage in that bold sick act unsound
With yen he laced drinks, so it’s said, he’d get on, advance, bed down

Cosby, the showman, on I Spy we would agree
He could shill for pay, make a gaffe in play
Trusted name, who could foresee

Cosby, with bold plan, maybe Hux or Scott would prey
While her head, it spun, as his staff was flung
Plowing forth in belle buffet
Bound for some spillage, with maroon wick in command
Drumming fear and scare all around his lair
Braying brashly Cliff da man

Alleged to pound, eighteen were found, who rued the graphic bop
And a moaning Cos did torment, as she stirred, he rolled on top

Humpety, hump, hump, bumpety, bump, bump, look at Fat Albert sow
Shtupety, shtup, shtup, pumpety, pump pump, after the pills do flow

Cosby, the showman, with a volley, scrappy scold
With a scorn job gripe and a cutting prose
And a guise, laid out his goal
Cosby, the showman, claims he’s blurry, in dismay
And he’ll rave, deny, sayin’ “Don’t you pry”
I’ve a knack for spin and prey.

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Pacing: 4.5
How Funny: 3.9
Overall Rating: 4.1

Total Votes: 8

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Barry J. Mitchel - December 02, 2014 - Report this comment
Bill had done some fine work raising expectations for young males of color. The rape allegations tinge all that, and if those minorities reject his advice, there will be many more Fergusons. Your pacing is perfect, lyrics hit many accurate points, but too many negatives dilute the humor, kicking a man when he's down. 5-3-4
Giorgio Coniglio - December 02, 2014 - Report this comment
What Barry said.
Jonathan - December 02, 2014 - Report this comment
I must admit I'm not sure if I believe this I really don't want to... but this was a clever take on the whole thing! 5's
Timmy1000 - December 02, 2014 - Report this comment
Thanks, Jonathan. Barry and Giorgio, I understand where you are coming from and appreciate the comments. We can certainly disagree on the humor aspect. This seems to be right out of the tabloids, yet the sheer number of women and other men, including folks who hired him to pitch Coca Cola, who have made statements on this just seem astounding to me. It just seems to give a different picture than the all-American idol that the public saw. The charges are still alleged, but the whole series of events do seem bizarre - and fair game for parody. So, I wrote it and you commented and voted as you so thought and both are OK in my book.
Patrick - December 03, 2014 - Report this comment
Excellent wordplay, dealing with a sensitive subject. I wish we had more of that here.

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