I tried my hand — not always so successfully — at writing some satirical Christmas carols based on 2008 events. Here is a sample:
To the tune of “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
I saw Sebelius kissing up to Barack Obama
On the campaign trail throughout this year.
Yet she didn’t hear a peep,
About the Cabinet or being veep.
So now she’s stuck in Topeka with those legislative creeps.
To the tune of “The Wassail Song”
Here we come a-shopping
For Sarah Palin clothes.
Here we go a-wandering
In stores to and fro.
Off to Saks Fifth Avenue
And to Neiman Marcus, too.
And we’ll buy her and send her a snazzy wardrobe
So that she can appeal to Average Joes.
To the tune of “Let it Snow”
Though the district’s needs are frightful,
Anti-bond groups are rather spiteful.
So as long as schools want more dough,
They’ll vote no,
They’ll vote no,
They’ll vote no.
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Phil Brownlee: With all the serious problems facing America, Kansas and Wichita, I would like to see you concentrate your thinking on serious matters rather than satire and spoof headlines. You certainly are capable of it.
But, for now, have a Merry Christmas.
I think that was great Phillip-specially the Sebelius one. Don’t listen to Scroogy McWinky pants.
Phillip — THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUMOR!!! IT BRINGS FOND MEMORIES OF SATIRICAL CAROLS PAST!! AGAIN, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!
JWINK, ’tis the season to be jolly:-)
You’re right, JWink, there are serious problems. But a rested and relaxed mind will be able to tackle the challenges more effectively. ;-)
Thanks for the chuckles, Phillip.
It must be a bit strange Phillip, to have so many of your compatriots gone from the editorial staff this Christmas. It says something about you that you are able to forge ahead, even with the, ahem… “humorous” stuff.
Merry Christmas
Nobody has yet to come up with anything that beats the old Walt Kelly “Pogo” favorite;
“Deck us all with Boston Charley,
Walla Walla Wash. and Kalamazoo.
Nora’s freezin’ on the trolly,
Swaller Dollar Cauliflower, Alligaroo!”
My sister lives in Washgington.
She says they call it simply, “Walla.”
It’s only half the town it used to be.
Hi WE Bloggers: I’ve been to a couple Christmas get-togethers this evening so I’m in a holiday mood. Checking into the WE Blog world, I see several of you feel I was too critical of Eagle opinion chief, Phillip Brownlee.
Perhaps so, considering it’s Christmas eve of 2008 and Larry Hatteberg, KAKE 10 NEWS, is reporting that Santa has been spotted flying low over the roofs and chimneys of Wichita. Rather than risk switches and coal in my stockings, I will back off my admonishment for using too much “satire and spoof headlines” on the WE Blog rather than more serious commentary for WE Bloggers to rip into.
Whoops … out on the roof top is rising such a clatter … eight tiny reindeer … should I call 911?
Anyway, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Merry Christmas to all yall in Wichita!
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