The Bo Diddley and the "Shave and a haircut, two bits" are two versions of the same rhythm

You think so Greg? Could this actually be the oldest European Folk Song? ;~)
Hey, I'm just kidding. I think it's completely unrelated to the annoying "shave and a haircut" thing. They are products of two entirely different cultures. (IMHO)

Yerz,
Tweed