Tom Lehrer (r) “Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You understand it better but the frog dies in the process.” — E. B. White You’re killing them out there Over the next week or two, we’re going to … Continue reading →
This is the third part of a three part series. See also Part 1 and Part 2. Introduction – “re-ragged in red…” In our first post this week, we looked at the historical event, the murder of Patrolman James Brady … Continue reading →
This week’s installment focuses on another American contribution to the genre, in the sense that “Henry Lee,” or “Love Henry,” is an Americanized take on an old ballad called “Young Hunting” (Child Ballad No. 68). The ballad tells … Continue reading →
