Well, Jerry, I for one thank you for your effort. The lyrics you composed work very nicely and I will use them and give credit. Personally, I'm a bit astonished at the references to the so-called "monster" that has been created! The way I see it, you have just participated in the kind of exercise that folk music is all about. Show me a folk song that doesn't have alternative lyrics and I'll show you a folk song that isn't very old. And doing so purposely is AT LEAST as valid as new versions that spring forth because someone just forgot the original lyrics (how many thousands of times has that happened!) However, I do sense that most of those protesting (ten-foot basket ball players notwithstanding) are doing so with at least somewhat of a chuckle. I personally have found this entire thread (and the original DITCH thread) to be quite entertaining. Perhaps this isn't the best place to conduct such conversations, but I enjoy seeing and participating in them. Again, I think this entire conversation has a very familiar and folky ring to it.Usually this conversation takes place around the old kitchen table, but it's a comfortable conversation. Here's to all the good folk who chose to read or respond!