HARPGIRL WROTE:

> Subject: RE: Tune Req: Diarrhea...Diarrhea song
> From: harpgirl - PM
> Date: 24 Sep 04 - 12:58 PM
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> I just learned it. A monkey could figure out the tune, John.

I only heard a fragment from the movie Parenthood because I was writing out an email when that part of the movie was on TV. Yes, I could make up my own tune or guess at the tune but that is of no help in telling me what "traditionally" has been used for this amongst children.   

Perhaps there are two or three different tunes used. How can we know unless I get recordings of people who have learned from "tradition"? If you do know this Diarrhea Song, would you at least post when you learned your version? This will help me date the song.

If you would like, you can give me a call weekdays from 11am to 6pm central time at 314.647.3883 and I can record your version of the song over the phone.

Any help will be appreciated.

Sincerely,

John Mehlberg
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My, mostly traditional, bawdy songs, toasts and recitations website: www.immortalia.com