The Ballad of Pants McFadden
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Universaly famous fightin' and cryin' tune known to impassioned men and neanderthals alike. It is archtypal in nature and paleolithic in origin. Its author is uwnknown. This mecurial dispatch of melody is not only present in most cultures but also defines them in accordance with thier primary desires and fears. It is by this nature that anthropologist herald this dity not only as a revered artifact of mankinds ancient past but a key to unlock its fading history.
Even though this madrigal meme has enjoyed merciless dissection by folklorist, Marxist, Freudians, feminist, coeds, drunk frat boys, marching bands crammed in school busses and the academy, no one is able to deny its ubiquitous contribution to the art of drinking.
Although many rendetions are performed throughout Africa and the middle east, the worlds most famous version of the song heralds from western civilization were it is traditionally performed with handclaps and fingersnaps and goes by the catchy name of The Ballad of Pants McFadden.
Desderita
"One of those drinkin songs you really enjoy when you are drinkin songs"
- Alexander Ducasse to the press after his astounding shadowboxing routine at the Orpheum *Theatre.
