The "Grandfather's Ferret" thread reminds me of a parody of the classic "Grandfather's Clock" song that I'd heard some 35-40 years ago. I was wondering if anyone else remembers it, or knows who wrote it and sang it (I just remember my older brothers repeating it!). Here are the lyrics as I recall them (if there are any mistakes, please post corrections!):

Oh, my grandfather's watch was the best ever made
By the Timex company.
It was just like the one John Cameron Swayze [sp?] displayed
Last night on the old TV.
It runs underwater so perfectly
And it still makes a ticking sound
Which my grandfather tried only this afternoon
And that's how the old man drowned!