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Thread #298 Message #2524034
Posted By: GUEST
24-Dec-08 - 03:03 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Christmas in the Workhouse
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Christmas in the Workhouse
It's funny my Dad and I were just reciting the version he was taught and passed on to my brother and me 30 years ago.
Twas Christmas In the workhouse The pudding was piping hot It was for the old age pensioners The greedy F***in lot. In strolled the workhouse master who surveyed the grimy walls, turned to the old age pensioners and bellowed Merry Xmas one and all. One sprightly old age pensioner with balls as bold as brass shouted we don't want your xmas pudding Stick it up your Arse