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Song Parodies -> "A Rash of Caterpillars"

Original Song Title:

"Teddy Bears' Picnic"

Original Performer:

Traditional

Parody Song Title:

"A Rash of Caterpillars"

Parody Written by:

Phil Alexander

The Lyrics

On the radio this morning, they were talking about a rash of tussock moth caterpillars in Frinton-on-sea: nasty little beasties, these things have toxic hairs that can cause a rash if the caterpillar crawls on you, or even if you happen to get one of their hairs on your skin.
If you go down to the beach today
It's not a good place to be
If you go down to the beach today
Don't go to Frinton-on-Sea
For tussock moths, the larvae thereof
Will irritate for certain because
There's been a spate of tussock moth caterpillars

Watch out for the tussock moth
Larvae of tussock moths are causing a major rash today
They'll crawl on you unawares
And they might sneak into your underwears
There's a lot of them about
And when they sting you'll shout
They're coming in ones or pairs
But if you squash those little damn buggers, be sure you're wearing gloves
Because they're covered in noxious hairs

Every tussock moth when it's gone
Will leave a small "treat" behind
With lots of chemical bits that itch
And irritant little spines
The hairs they leave where nobody sees
Will itch and irritate and displease
There's been a spate of tussock moth caterpillars

Watch out for the tussock moth
There's been a rash - a lot - and everyone's hoping that they'll die
Self-protection they have got
And sure they ain't no pretty butterfly
They're such nasty little guys
The Lymantriidae
Before you sit down, first check your chairs
But if you squash those little damn buggers, be sure you're wearing gloves
Because they're covered in noxious hairs

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Alex Morris - June 25, 2005 - Report this comment
Bravo, sir.
Kristof Robertson - June 26, 2005 - Report this comment
See? Another reason I never go outdoors....;-) 555

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