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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / December 2004Ear Worm
OK, you'll probably hate me for this more than for the political rant that started an argument, but like Bev with Bubbels, I *have* to share. I bent down to pick up Sammy from the floor and bring her upstairs with me and she let out her usual squeaky little "mew!" Full blown it just popped into my head (and *man* is this telling my age) to the tune of "Speedo"... Mee-ew, mee-ew, mew mee-ew Mee-ew, mee-ew, mee-ee-ew mee-ew! LOL, now get *that* one out of your head!!! ;> Hugs, CatNipped "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things to say about Ear Worm: >OK, you'll probably hate me for this more than for the political rant that >started an argument, but like Bev with Bubbels, I *have* to share. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Mee-ew, mee-ew, mee-ee-ew mee-ew! >LOL, now get *that* one out of your head!!! ;> Since I'm not familiar with the tune, this is not a challenge for me. :-)  Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Since I'm not familiar with the tune, this is not a challenge for me. > :-) Ditto. :-) Jeanette >>"CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >>to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Jeanette me three!! Kristy >>>"CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >>>to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Kristy Me four! Sorry CN, it didn't work on any of us. For those of you who are puzzled about the term "ear worm." You know when you hear a song and can't stop it from going round in your head, and even humming and singing it for ages? There is not a word in English to describe this, but there is in German, my friend N told me it translates into English as "ear worm." I think it's perfect to describe the way it wriggles into your ear and won't go away. I have adopted it permanently as part of my language. English was definitely missing a word to describe this phenomenom. OMG, Kylie Minogue "I can't get you out of my head" That was an ear worm for me. Tweed > Me four! Sorry CN, it didn't work on any of us. > For those of you who are puzzled about the term "ear worm." You know when [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Tweed That's exactly where I got it from, I remember you writing about that the last time we were talking about songs you couldn't get out of your head. I too thought it was a perfect term to describe the phenomenon. Hugs, CatNipped "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: Ear Worm: >> Me four! Sorry CN, it didn't work on any of us. >> For those of you who are puzzled about the term "ear worm." You know [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >last time we were talking about songs you couldn't get out of your head. I >too thought it was a perfect term to describe the phenomenon. I use the term myself, and DH seems to understand it. Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL >"CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >to say about Re: Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >I use the term myself, and DH seems to understand it. "Ohrwurm" There's also a technical term for it derived from Greek: "Monocalliophrenia." No kidding-- a friend and I looked it up-- we were always trading earworms, and we wanted to find out if it had a real name. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>>"CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >>>>to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > Tweed Ah, ha! Thanks. I couldn't figure that one out. MaryL >For those of you who are puzzled about the term "ear worm." You >know when you hear a song and can't stop it from going round in [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >phenomenom. OMG, Kylie Minogue "I can't get you out of my head" >That was an ear worm for me. Oh, so THAT'S where the phrase came from. I first came across "ear worm" in another newsgroup a couple of years ago, and introduced several of my friends to the term. It is quite apt, but I hadn't realized that it was a translation of a German word. SignatureJohn F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria > "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Since I'm not familiar with the tune, this is not a challenge for me. > :-) Oh my gosh, now I *really* feel old. Does anyone here remember "Speedo" - I'll elaborate on the lyrics (with some poetic license taken)... Mee-ew, mee-ew, mew mee-ew Mee-ew, mee-ew, mee-ee-ew mee-ew! Well, now they often call me Speedo but my real name is Missy Sam [Sam, Missy Sam] Well, now they often call me Speedo but my real name is Missy Sam [Sam, Missy Sam] And if you think I am a pepper, well you can bet I am! [yes, I am, I am] They often call me Speedo 'cause I don't believe in wastin' time [Time (don't believe in) wastin' time] They often call me Speedo but I don't believe in wastin' time [Time (don't believe in) wastin' time] I've known some tasty mousies and I've led them to life of crime [Crime, life of crime] Some they call me Flo and some they call me Jo But just remember Speedo, she don't never take it slow Now they often call me Speedo but my real name is Missy Sam [Sam, Missy Sam] Well, I said it now They often call me Speedo but my real name is Missy Sam [Sam, Missy Sam] And if you think I am a pepper, well you can bet I am! [yes, yes, yes I am] They often call me Speedo 'cause I don't believe in wastin' time [Time (don't believe in) wastin' time] They often call me Speedo but I don't believe in wastin' time [Time (don't believe in) wastin' time] I've known some tasty mousies and I've led them to life of crime [Crime, life of crime] Uuh, kitty, here comes that young Missy Sam again, kitty She's so fine! Oh, get on away from here, cat. I ain't going to be bothered with you tonight She can get low down too, can get to be a low down kit of a queen Don't you be holding on to me now, get away! Hello, Missy Sam! Hey, you look good to me. You too, kitty. What's your name ? My name is Mousie Lew Anyone???? Hugs, CatNipped >> "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >> to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 68 lines] > > CatNipped Nope. Sorry ;-) Never heard it. Is it American? Tweed > >> "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things > >> to say about Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 72 lines] > > Tweed Yep, very popular here back in 1956 - by "The Cadillacs", it was about the lead tenor of the Cadillacs, Earl "Speedo" Carroll (the real lyrics are "Well, now, they often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl"). If you want to hear a snippet of it go to: http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?style=music&pid=1117364&cart=22171 1424 then page down to song titles and click on the appropriate media selection (I use Windows Media Player). Hugs, CatNipped > Yep, very popular here back in 1956 - by "The Cadillacs", it was about the > lead tenor of the Cadillacs, Earl "Speedo" Carroll (the real lyrics are > "Well, now, they often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl"). I remember 1956, more or less, but don't remember "Speedo". Wasn't that the year of "Purple People Eater", more or less? There are cats that I have known that would relate to the lyrics of the latter. > > Yep, very popular here back in 1956 - by "The Cadillacs", it was about the > > lead tenor of the Cadillacs, Earl "Speedo" Carroll (the real lyrics are [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > the year of "Purple People Eater", more or less? There are cats that I > have known that would relate to the lyrics of the latter. I'm just amazed that with all the music aficionados here on the group that nobody remembers "Speedo" - it was a *very* popular song here in the states and it is very often replayed on "Oldies" stations. I was only 5 in 1956, but I had two older brothers who were very fond of "The Cadillacs", which is probably why I can remember it so well. Ah well. Hugs, CatNipped > > > Yep, very popular here back in 1956 - by "The Cadillacs", it was > > > about [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > CatNipped M'gawd -- I was 8 at the time. > > > > Yep, very popular here back in 1956 - by "The Cadillacs", it was > > > > about [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > M'gawd -- I was 8 at the time. OK, this helps explain it. DH just walked in, he said he'd never heard of the song either (which is logical since he was born in 1960 - yes, I'm a cradle-robber) but when I played it for him he said, "Oh yeah, they play that at Mardi Gras all the time" (we're from New Orleans). When he said that it hit me, yes, that's why it's so "fresh" for me. Hugs, CatNipped > OK, this helps explain it. DH just walked in, he said he'd never heard of > the song either (which is logical since he was born in 1960 - yes, I'm a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > CatNipped I beat you by 4 years in the cradle-robbing department, my hubby's 13 years younger than me. I'm born in June '63 and he's in September '76. And no, I don't recognise the song either, at least not by the lyrics. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) yahoo (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 >> OK, this helps explain it. DH just walked in, he said he'd never heard >> of [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > years younger than me. I'm born in June '63 and he's in September '76. > And no, I don't recognise the song either, at least not by the lyrics. Christine beat me as well. I was born in December '65 and DH in January '77. However my MIL is 52 (maybe 51) and her husband (DH's step-father) is 36. Which also means he's two years younger than his DIL (me)! SignatureElise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) pics: http://photos.yahoo.com/dragonandthistle@snet.net >>>OK, this helps explain it. DH just walked in, he said he'd never heard >>>of [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > '77. However my MIL is 52 (maybe 51) and her husband (DH's step-father) is > 36. Which also means he's two years younger than his DIL (me)! Unless anyone beats your MIL, WE HAVE A WINNER!! :) SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) yahoo (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 >> Christine beat me as well. I was born in December '65 and DH in >> January '77. However my MIL is 52 (maybe 51) and her husband (DH's >> step-father) is 36. Which also means he's two years younger than his >> DIL (me)! > > Unless anyone beats your MIL, WE HAVE A WINNER!! :) Not me, I'm only seven years older than Rob. Pam S. 1955 >>> Christine beat me as well. I was born in December '65 and DH in >>> January '77. However my MIL is 52 (maybe 51) and her husband (DH's [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Pam S. 1955 John is 14 years older than I am. Jill Howard Berkowitz <hcb@gettcomm.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: Ear Worm: >> I'm just amazed that with all the music aficionados here on the group >> that nobody remembers "Speedo" - it was a *very* popular song here in the >> states and it is very often replayed on "Oldies" stations. I was only 5 in >> 1956, but I had two older brothers who were very fond of "The Cadillacs", which >> is probably why I can remember it so well. Ah well. >M'gawd -- I was 8 at the time. My mother was 4. :-) Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > Howard Berkowitz <hcb@gettcomm.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Re: Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > My mother was 4. :-) ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH! Aren't you up past your bedtime!??!?! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > -- > "The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be > doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. > :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: Ear Worm: >> >> I'm just amazed that with all the music aficionados here on the group >> >> that nobody remembers "Speedo" - it was a *very* popular song here in [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> My mother was 4. :-) >ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH! Aren't you up past your bedtime!??!?! ;> On my way pretty soon now, Grandma. [grinning, ducking, and running for cover] :-) Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Re: Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > On my way pretty soon now, Grandma. [grinning, ducking, and running > for cover] :-) LOL, actually I'm called "MaMere" by my grandbabies (all little coon@$$es - that's "cajun" to you non-coon@$$es!). It's actually French for "My Mother", but since my children talk about me to *their* children as "my mother", the grandkids just picked up on "MaMere". Hugs, CatNipped > :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > Howard Berkowitz <hcb@gettcomm.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Re: Ear Worm: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > My mother was 4. :-) Baby. I was 1 when it came out. Pam S. laughing I'm just amazed that with all the music aficionados here on the group that nobody remembers "Speedo" - it was a *very* popular song here in the states and it is very often replayed on "Oldies" stations. I was only 5 in 1956, but I had two older brothers who were very fond of "The Cadillacs", which is probably why I can remember it so well. Ah well. Hugs, CatNipped > I know the song pretty well, although I don't remember 1956. <G> I have heard it recently on a local oldies station. I like your new words! Patti > I'm just amazed that with all the music aficionados here on the group that > nobody remembers "Speedo" - it was a *very* popular song here in the states [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Patti YAY! I'm not totally nuts - thank you for the validation!!! ;> Hugs, CatNipped <snip> > Anyone???? > > Hugs, > > CatNipped No sorry, must be too young. ;-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > OK, you'll probably hate me for this more than for the political rant that > started an argument, but like Bev with Bubbels, I *have* to share. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > CatNipped Well, it's a relief to see that you're only talking about music. I had a much more dramatic (and unattractive) scenario in mind when I saw your title of "ear *worm*". MaryL >> OK, you'll probably hate me for this more than for the political rant that >> started an argument, but like Bev with Bubbels, I *have* to share. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > MaryL Me too! MLB > I bent down to pick up Sammy from the floor and bring her upstairs with me > and she let out her usual squeaky little "mew!" Full blown it just popped [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > LOL, now get *that* one out of your head!!! ;> I don't know the tune "Speedo," but I keep hearing the jingle to the meow mix commercial instead. Pam S. Help, I'm listening and it won't shut up! >> I bent down to pick up Sammy from the floor and bring her upstairs with >> me [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Pam S. Help, I'm listening and it won't shut up! Thank goodness, I don't know the tune for "Speedo" either. On the other hand, the tune of "The Atchison, Topeka, and the SantaFe" has been pestering me ever since seeing 5 minutes of "Meet Me in St. Louis" a few nights ago"......Lorna |
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