In 1972, I was in grammar school when this song came out. It was a hysterically funny hit for someone so young.
Today we are partying to “funny songs” thanks to Chronicles from the Man Cave.
I want to invite you to join XmasDolly, JAmericanSpice, Stacy Uncorked, Just the stuff ya know, and little ole me on the best dance floor in Blogosphere right with Monday’s Music Moves Me!
In 1978, when Short People made its début it offended some because they thought Newman was making fun of short people. The interesting thing about Newman’s song is, he wasn’t poking fun at short people. Instead, his son was written in a figurative sense aiming at people who are short-tempered and small-minded.
My best high school buds and I didn’t get the entire meaning, but we thought it was a funny song and we were pretty sure Newman really liked short people despite other’s interruption. Our proof came from this verse in the song….
What kind of short people are you, short-tempered, small-minded, or just short like me? lol
I don’t know what made the next two songs particularly funny but they are classics and a bit goofy from my childhood. Do you remember them? If you’re old enough, you are probably shaking your head yes. 🙂
A few years ago, DS shared this YouTube video with me. I’m not a rap fan, but when I saw this I thought it was kinda clever, witty, and it made me smile.
It’s time to dance, so I’m gonna leave you with this really silly, funny tune.
Are you ready to get started? Admission to this awesome dance party is totally doable. Just grab XmasDolly…well not XmasDolly, but her button here and display it somewhere on your blog and put up your favorite YouTube video (you’ll find the weekly musical themes posted in her sidebar) for everyone to enjoy.
Now link up and shake your bootie with the rockin’ bloggers below!
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Next stop… your place! What music is moving you?