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Mousetoescamper

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1. Timothy...

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Sat Jul 23, 2022, 07:19 PM

Jul 2022

Timothy, Timothy, where on earth did you go?
Timothy, Timothy, God why don't I know?

Cannibalism themed song by the Buoys, 1971

Rupert Holmes, who wrote Escape (the Pina Colada song) wanted a song that would be banned, hence the cannibalism theme. The record company said that Timothy was a mule so it could be played on radio, but Holmes confirmed it was about cannibalism.

Musically, the song is very catchy and has great vocals and horn and string arrangements. It was a minor hit, especially with teenagers. We (kids) knew what it was about and loved the song.

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Wait...wut??!? NYT: "A Taste for Cannibalism?" [View all] Nevilledog Jul 2022 OP

Timothy... Mousetoescamper Jul 2022 #1

It has lost its panache for me after all of these rude Karen videos... Hugin Jul 2022 #2

'Fresh" was extremely disturbing. alphafemale Jul 2022 #3

That's "entertainment" I'm happy to do without Mousetoescamper Jul 2022 #7

at a LUTHERAN HS i wrote a english paper on cannibalism. "is cannibalism preferred or an aquired pansypoo53219 Jul 2022 #4

it's a cheap way to get attention with your artistic endeavor at this point LymphocyteLover Jul 2022 #5

Tastes just like chicken. ;) Chainfire Jul 2022 #6

It's called long pig. tblue37 Jul 2022 #8