Great Green Gobs Of Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts
Great Green G(l)obs of Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts, an anonymous United States folk song dating to the mid-20th century. It is popular among schoolchildren and is usually sung to the tune of The Old Gray Mare. The song, especially popular in school lunchrooms and at summer camps, presents macabre horrors through cheerful comedy, while allowing children to explore taboo images and words, especially as they relate to standards of cleanliness and dining.
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