I'D Rather Freeze!

HER:
I'm on this blind date.

HIM:
(Baby, it's cold outside).

HER:
This date AIN'T so great!

HIM:
(Baby, it's cold outside).

HER:
I'd rather be home...
and  watch  paint  dry!

It takes me five hours to get ready!
My Dior dress looks sexy and chic!
This half-wit is dressed in a teddy -
my best friend set me up with a freak!

HER:
We sit down to eat.

HIM:
(Baby, you look so fine).

HER:
His breath smells like feet!

HIM:
(Wishing that you were mine).

HER:
If I pass some gas -
will  this  jerk  leave?

His manners and looks are atrocious -
and broccoli is caught in his tooth!
I'm sorry if I sound precocious:
but he makes a wild warthog seem couth!

HER:
I've got to get home.

HIM: 
(Baby, it's cold out there).

HER: (thinking)
You short, KNOCK-KNEED gnome!

HIM:
(Oh, the scent of your hair...).

HER:
I really do think...
this  night  is  done!

You may be a nice beast for someone?
But I'm not the Shrek-ess whom you seek.
My "best friend" will surely adore you -
and entertain you into next week!


HER & HIM:
Baby, it's cold outside!



Sung to the tune of: Baby, it's cold outside!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Swanson Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 3:11 PM
hahhaa I loved this!! Had me chuckling all through it! I love the original so I was singing this one in my head to the same tune, LOL! Great writing and thanks so much for the kind congrats you left on "My Little Girl." God bless and have a great new year! :) Amy
Chamma Avatar
December 18, 2008 at 9:27 PM
That's a nice, funny write John...It brings smooth pleasure to the reader...Thanks for sharing..Always, Farah
Ruth Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 8:34 PM
I enjoyed the ending. It really brought the understanding between the reader and the author together nicely.
Austin Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 3:41 PM
I remember this tune well, John, from my high school days. ZAPP! I'm dated, how about you? Super write, as usual. Merry Christmas. Love, daver
Okubo Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 9:37 AM
lol. This is cute and funny. Thank you for making me smile John. Thanks also for our comments on my poems.
Gass Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 3:51 PM
This is a wonderful parody. I'm still laughing. I love parodies. Awesome write. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. May you and your family have a happy and safe holiday season. God bless. Robin
Payne Avatar
December 4, 2008 at 1:05 PM
haha this was great, I loved this re-write of the song. Awesome job, good luck my friend! ~Michaela~
George   Avatar
December 3, 2008 at 1:25 AM
lol. Loved this one! lainie
Ahmad Avatar
December 1, 2008 at 1:06 AM
this is great, john. yeah, I got it. I thought something else. Kindly ignore that as these days I AM very confused. I forget things very often.... I thought 'the woods' is in semis.... I re-checked....and understood....hope u understand too :) and thanks for your reply and everything. Love- AMAAN! :)
Foulk Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 3:03 PM
really loved this one, that is a good song by a fine poet. thank you for reading my if i could be and for your very kind comment. it means so much to me.
Boehmer Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Hi John, Thanks for your comments regarding Broken Glass. I soooo enjoyed this poem of yours. A great sense of humor. In love & light, Margie
Bickerstaffe Avatar
November 28, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Brilliantly expressed my friend! Funny as hell, with clever word use and light-hearted sentiment. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Best wishes, Keith
Thomas Avatar
November 25, 2008 at 4:12 AM
Think I commented on this one yesterday, but it was on one of the multiple copies and has since been deleted, I think. So I'll comment again...Thank you for the HUGE laugh! This song was absolutely perfect. I laughed just as hard this morning rereading it as I did the first time!
De La Keur Avatar
November 25, 2008 at 2:26 AM
I think I married and divorced him!!!!! It's nice to see a sense of humor in poetry.....Aleera
Kelly Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 2:41 AM
Cleverrrr ( it came up 4 times on my screen) piece of parody writing , John . It aint easy , but you kept it in perfect time .... PS Did you serve me dinner , before you penned this ???... NO tip !!! RIGHT !!!! .....
Richards Avatar
November 23, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I agree with Nigel....this is a winner in your own contest!!! My laugh for the day, John!! :) ~ Love, Carrie
Fawcett Avatar
November 23, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Hilarious write, John. Would be sure to win in your own contest!! Best wishes, Nigel
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