The Internet Adventures of Paul Bobby Constant

This is a collection of things I have found on the internet that I enjoy. I may occasionally write something that doesn't seem to fit on Slog, The Stranger's blog. But this blog is mostly just a notebook of things I want to remember. I hope you enjoy it, too.

Feb 8, 2011 5:47pm

Old Rough and Ready

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(This is part of an ongoing series rating presidential campaign songs, in rough chronological order. You can find all the previous entries here.)

First of all: The nickname “Old Rough and Ready” is better than just about any other presidential nickname ever. It works for a soldier who is brave and strong or for a gay porn star. Good job, Zachary Taylor!

Second of all:

Rum-a-dum-dum, vote for Taylor!
Rum-a-dum-dum, son of freedom!
Rum-a-dum-dum, vote for Taylor!
He’s the boy can skin and beat ‘em!

Old Zack kicked up gun powderation
With the Texas annexation.
Anyone makes much ado,
He’ll flog ‘em and annex ‘em too!

Rhyming “son of freedom” with “skin and beat ‘em” is the most awesome thing I’ve seen in months.

Third of all: Just listen to the song. This is fucking amazing, full stop.

Lyrics: 9.5
Enthusiasm: 9 
Infectiousness: 9.5
Total Score: 9.3

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