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Old 11-06-2022, 10:15 PM   #220 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Saulaac View Post
Gruntilda's Lair. Wow. I looked it up, and up pops The Teddy Bear's Picnic, written by Henry Hall in 1932. School kids would sing a rude version back in the day. They probably still do, or at least I hope they do.

Gruntilda's Lair was created by Grant Kirkhope, right? I think he has done a great job in bringing out the sinister tones. But the original was not lame either.

Good spot!

Spoiler for Lyrics for Gruntilda's Lair / Teddy Bear's Picnic:
If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic

Every teddy bear who's been good is sure of a treat today
There's lots of marvelous things to eat and wonderful games to play
Beneath the trees where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
That's the way the teddy bears have their picnic
Picnic time for teddy bears
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o'clock their mummies and daddies
Will take them back home to bed
'Cause they're tired little teddy bears

If you go down in the woods today, you'd better not go alone
It's lovely down in the woods today, but safer to stay at home
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
Oh **** that's amazing. I looked up the song and I hear the resemblance right away. What a neat find!
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