This has been fun reading!The version I learned in Toronto around 1979 was closest to the one from Nova Scotia you have listed above. (goofy kid-rhymes)" February 6th, 2006-snip-Unfortunately, there's no information about where this version was performed, but the 2006 date is "around 2005".Thanks again! My soupd from california waiting on a rock to go Sitting in a rocking chair I gotta smooth shirt None of that correlates He lives in a garbage can (toot, toot). and didn't come back, back, back, til the fourth of July!!! Hand clapping game Winston tastes good like a cigarette should like oh ah wanta piece of pie pie to sweet, want a piece of meat meat to tough, want ride a bus bus to full want to ride a bull bull to fast want my money back money to green want a jelly bean bean to red want to go to bed now close your eyes and count to ten, if you miss start over again 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. FROM OUTER SPACE (Version #17) Hope you still have a use for this mid-2020. http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/09/selected-examples-of-hand-clap-rhyme.html, http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/11/folk-processing-childrens-rhyme-miss.html, http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=63097, http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2011/10/get-your-black-hands-off-of-me.html, http://msgboard.snopes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=95;t=000442;p=1, http://www.mothering.com/forum/35-parenting/83013-hand-clapping-recess-games.html, http://cocojams2.blogspot.com/2014/10/hand-clap-rhymes-examples.html, http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=38901&page=4, http://www.dance.net/topic/7106059/1/General/Do-you-remember-those-old-rhymes-you-d-sing-as-a-kid.html, http://dev.unilang.org/viewtopic.php?t=39100, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-svfUMX3BM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55TnrD5re5g, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55TnrD5re5g2015, https://kintsugi.seebs.net/threads/childrens-rhymes.5542/, African American children's rhymes and cheers. (repeat song louder). 24 hours a day SPLIT! what's that,what's that? -snip- Washing my knickers on my knee. Miss Sue from Alabama. Barney got shot by G.I Joe A Californian teenager sobbed before the city council as she told of her trauma at seeing 'a naked man' she says was a transgender woman inside the women's changing rooms at her local YMCA . Box scorecard holders, even if you don't know it you've seen them in the hands of U.S. Presidents Cup and Solheim Cup teams as well as a number of high-profile pros on Tour. one here, and one there, Miss Suzie had a steeamboat, her steamboat had a bell. The children would then dance with each other. Preceding unsigned comment added by 104.220.83.236 (talk) 06:11, 14 December 2020 (UTC)Reply[reply], Miss Moo (clap clap clap)) It can also be played in a circle by clapping your hands together and against your neighbour's. Who made me sing this song. Christopher Crabface sailed the Missisloppy river in 1492. Sittin in the rocket. Tic-Tac-Toe three in a row -snip- Vashti (talk) 20:46, 29 April 2018 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Miss Suzie had a steamboat, Her steamboat had a bell. Im in a folklore class at the moment and its really interesting discussing variations of stories and the like and it got me thinking about songs from my childhood. Taylor, Louisiana, 1935. Preceding unsigned comment added by Sabrinahope (talk contribs) 03:49, 29 November 2013 (UTC)Reply[reply], ==Another version== I dont want to go to Mexico no more more more Miss Sue! Late last night, when we were all in bed, Old Mother Leary left the lantern in the shed, And when the cow kicked it over, she winked her eye and said, "It'll be a hot time in old town tonight!". try to stay still longer than your friend D.A.R.K. Ms. Sue from Alabama, her real name's Suzy Anna zipping up their Scroll below to see all our topic-based recomendations. Pick your nose, and pick me a winner. Tick-tock, tick-tock, banana rock her tugboat had a bell NY Post photo. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Clapping_game/Examples&oldid=1049425640, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 October 2021, at 19:24. Love to hear the Robins go, "Tweet, Tweet, Tweet!". I've got a smooth smooth smooth smooth smooth shirt. Rockin' Robins! Bought me ice cream, bought me cake, brought me home with a bellyache. Her real name is Susannah As Miss Alabama 2022, Fincher is one of 51 women vying to become Miss America 2023. and freeze. Between 1914 and 1924 they developed 45 houses there, incorporating a walking court of facing houses in the center. Into my cellar door, Both kids freeze first one to move loses. tick tock tick tock fanally ally My sister is a show-off, (blow kisses four times) ask me no more questions The title comes . BANG BANG, You're dead Watching Bugs Bunny. Oops I'm sorry (hit forehead), Cherry Cherry Ding dong I don't want to go to Mexico no more more more Preceding unsigned comment added by Proffesionaldoctor10178 (talk contribs) 19:23, 11 October 2021 (UTC)Reply[reply], Shame Shame Shame she called the doctor and the doctor said let's get the rhythm of the head *ding dong! take a smooth shot Huffin' and a'puffin' and a'singin' that song! ABCDEFG, Wash those spots right off of me (Put your hands together like you're praying and move your wrists like a clock's arms. my mommie puts on me Wrap it up in toilet paper All the little children on Jaybird Street - I ran past the corner I ran past the block I ran right into a doughnut shop I picked out a doughnut with lots of grease And gave the lady a five cent peice She looked at the money and she looked at me This money isn't good she said you see There's a hole in the middle and I could see right through There's a hole in the doughnut too Thanks for the doughnut toot-a-loo, MISS SUE (CLAP CLAP) MISS SUE FROM ALABAMA SHE'S HAVIN A PARTY CHICA BOOM CHICA BOOM CHICA BOOM BOOM BOOM MAMA GOT THE MEASELS DADDY GOT THE FLU I AIN'T LYIN NEITHER ARE YOU JUST SITTIN IN THE FIELD PEALING WHITE POTATAS SITTIN IN THE HALL DRINKIN ACHAHOL GOT TO DRUNK I FELL OUT HOW MANY HOURS WAS I KNOCKED OUT, MICKEY MOUSE BUILT A HOUSE AND MADE IT OUT OF GLASS. la hauteur de vos besoins! Miss Sue Miss Sue from Alabama Her name was Suzianna Sitting in a rocker eating Betty Crocker Watching the clock go Tick Tock Tick all around go Tick Tock Tick all around A-B-C-D-E-F-G Gotta wash that stain right out of me Gotta Boom-shot Gotta Boom-shot Gotta crick in my side Gotta crick in my side Salt and pepper said "DO NOT MOVE" Miss Sue Forever more more more more more! It went:Miss MewMiss MewMiss Mew from AlabamaShe's sittin' in her rockerEatin' Betty CrockerWatchin' the clock goTick,TockTick, Tock, Sha-walla-wallaTick,TockTick, Tock, Sha-walla-wallaA B C D E F GWash those bugs right off-a meWith the moonshineMoonshineMoonshine - FREEZE! Miss Moo (Clap, clap, clap) Miss Moo (clap, clap, clap) **** 1. Virtual Appointments. Buddies , make your feet feel fine Buddies , cost a dollar ninety-nine Bobos , make your feet feel fine Bobos , cost a nickel and a dime Bobos , they are made by hobos! A, B, C, D, E, F, G, wash those spiders off of me [or] wash those boy germs off of me. But the rhyme itself went: Miss Sue from AlabamaThey Call her SuzianaSitting in her RockerEating Betty CrockerWatching the clock go tick Tock Boom Boom BananaTick Tock Boom Boom BananaABCDEFG she got plastic SurgeryThink about itThink about itThink about itFreeze, Hello, Anonymous.Thanks for sharing that version of "Miss Sue From Alabama". SIGN IN . ", I'm a little smelly skunk, sitting under someone's bunk Nobody want to sleep with me I'm as smelly as can be Second verse - Same as the first! Tick tock tick tock Banana rock! Pancocojams showcases the music, dances, language practices, & customs of African Americans and of other people of Black descent throughout the world. MLA citation style: Lomax, John Avery, and Unidentified. - For the folkloric record, I added your comment to the pancocojams post "Children's Hand Clap Rhymes & Cheers That Mention Telephones". Fifty bullets in your head, This page currently edited by: MereBear22. with a rich history that spans almost 100 years. 5501 W Ross Dr. it's interesting the words of rhymes change and are passed on to others as a result of folk processing. Tick, tock, tick, tock, banana rock That small collection includes one other example of the "someone's on the telephone" verse.Here's the link to that post: https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/01/childrens-hand-clap-rhymes-cheers-that.htmlThanks for the inspiration! When Suzie went to heaven, her steamboat went to Hell-o operator, give me number nine. To see the elephants, elephants, elephants CACHING *clap clap* FROM OUTER SPACE (Version #21) I'm chiquita banana and I'm here to say , get rid of your teacher the easy way, put the banana peel on the floor and watch your teacher fly out the door. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said Forever more more more more more! Three women from Alabama have won the Miss America title in the past Deidre Downs in 2004, Heather Whitestone in 1994, and Yolande Betbeze in 1950 and Fincher has her eyes on the prize. My dad's in the army We sang a totally different version than anything I've seen online. **** ding dong, clap clap, stomp stomp, hot dog! We song this as: banana-wana Unknown, thanks for sharing that example of "Miss Sue From Alabama". MISS SUE FROM ALABAMA (Versions #8 and #9) FREEZE! The beauty queen was reportedly overheard praying before the fall that led to her death. * let's get the rhythm of the head *ding dong! -abigaelle nelson, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-svfUMX3BM Miss Sue Playground Song; July 2017 ABCD123 Pennicillan said the doctor, caster oil said the nurse. MISS SUE FROM ALABAMA (Version #14) My boyfriend gave me peaches , My boyfriend gave me pears , My boyfriend gave me 50 cents to kiss him on the stairs. Mama Mama can't you see: The next part (I said an east, a west) is done "individually". He will pee on the floor Miss Sue! Like a streeeeak of light, She arrive just out of time. brothers in jail,raisin up hell He put it in the oven 73,767 mi. Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick. Makyia Ballentine, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-svfUMX3BM Miss Sue Playground Song; 2014 Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta will unveil its reimagined "whole-child" approach this month with a host of new and expanded services for children and teens. Miss Sue from Alabama Miss Sue, Miss Sue, (Snap fingers.) Shrinking follows a motley crew of characters dealing with grief and sadness through comedy, led by Harrison Ford and Jason Segel. I spent all of second grade in Terrytown Elementary School. Mushka mushka, I see my mommy And whoever moved first lost. My soup clap clap clap Kawasaki let the good time roll Flush your teacher down the toilet bowl When she comes through the sewer pipe Run her over with your motor bike, Strawberry shortcake, cream on top tell me the name of your sweetheart is it A B C D E.. (the letter you land on you have to have sex with), bin ban choo choo train girl you think you got it all but you dont i do so boom wiht that additude bing bang choo choo train resses pieces 7 up mess with me ill mess you up. "There were hand motions for each line, similar to the usual ones. Don't show no teeth How. I came across this little tidbit today. A B C D E F G Wipe those crumbs right off of me (Clap for each letter, then wipe off your lap to remove the "crumbs") miss sue i go to college and it take 40 to 45 gallon every monthto go to college, some time cost of the gallon varies 2.96 to 3.61 /gallon . Mooshka, mooshka, I know karate. A B C D E F G The Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center offers a holistic approach to pediatrics. don't know what we had against ET though There were multiple versions floating around, but this is the one I best recall.Miss SueMiss SueMiss Sue from Alabama, Alaska, Nebraska,And even outer space space space!Sittin' in a rockerEatin' Betty CrockerWatchin' the clock goTick, tock, Tick tock sha-walla-wallaTick, tock, Tick tock sha-walla-wallaA B C D E F GBrush those crumbs right off of meBetcha can'tBetcha can'tBetcha can'tFREEZE! The first part (uno, dos, siete) is done by both people linking their pinkies, but crossed. That's the way uh huh uh huh I like it uh huh (say that 2 times) She put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim. my dad is kingkong My dolly has the flu, Boohoo, hoohoo, hoo, hoo. E.T. She was somewhat of a spy an undercover agent that worked on behalf of Black men. Tick, tock, tick, tock, banana rock You decide to finance it through the store's 0% program for 12 months. Spider-Girl, Spider-Girl, Cowardly neighborhood Spider-Girl. Eating Betty Crocker, " Miss Sue From Alabama " is a song sung by African American children in the South at the turn of the 20th century. -snip- her steamboat went to In some versions, people in the family get a booster shot because of the measles or the flu.Thanks again! Mushka mushka, (fake push someone) Oops I'm sorry **** I felt trapped. East side, west side, My boyfriend took me to the candy store. miss sue from alabama she came from. The children would then dance with each other. She can do the pompons She can do the twist But most of all, She can KISS KISS KISS. All rights reserved. her real name's Suzianna Follow follow stick your head in yellow jello, 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10, Lemonade Crunchie ice Sip it once Sip it twice Lemonade ,crunchie ice, sip it once,sip it twice turn around, touch the ground, FREEZE(see who stays still the longest). At the last part (boom chicka wa wa) we crossed our hands on our laps and back over and over, when the song ended if they were parallel, you were the little boy, if they were crossed you were the girl. It rolled off the table, and onto the floor, and then my poor meatball, rolled right out the door. i'll kick you from behind It is a piece of poop. This is one of the earliest versions of "Miss Sue From Alabama" that I've read. Sitting in a rocker, eating Betty crocker Lauren Bradford of Gulf Shores was crowned Miss Alabama 2021 on June 12, 2021 at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama. She responded "me and my friends used to do that during recess all the time. The line broke, the monkey choked, and they all went to heaven in a little row boat. ** )All of this while singing:Miss Sue, Miss Sue, Miss Sue from Alabama.Hey little girl with the dippity doo,Your momma's got the measles and your poppa does too.They've got the A B C D E F G (make a circle around your right temple like signalling that they are crazy)They've got the H I J K LMN OP (make a circle around your left temple like signalling that they are crazy)They've got a booster shot (Soft Karate chop for each syllable on bent arm alternating above and below elbow)They've got a booster shot (Soft Karate chop for each syllable on bent arm alternating above and below elbow)They've got a booster shot (Soft Karate chop for each syllable on bent arm alternating above and below elbow)And FREEZE. Any thoughts? banana-wana (repeat 'crazy hands') Jake and Jill went up a hill.Jack got corny and Jill got horny and now they have a daughter. Cited examples may anda6 should be placed on talk page. Anonymous, thanks for sharing the version of "miss Sue" that you remember.When and where did you learn it and did you do any movements when you chanted it? Miss Suzy slipped upon it Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. Miss Sue from Alabama Sitting in a tree, Miss Suzie had a steeamboat, her steamboat had a bell. Moocha Moocha, oops! Written and executive produced by Jason Segel , Ted Lasso co . My heart is too much together, i like the weather, Bring back the memories,and its so many many many,to tell the story story story, my heart goes criss cross tomato sauce, boom boom tomato, boom tomato,boom boom tomato freeze! MISS SUE FROM ALABAMA (Version #11) Libby Jourdan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55TnrD5re5g2015, 2015 hello operator Little Sally Walker Sitting in a saucer Rise Sally Rise Wipe your weepy eyes Put your hand on your hips and let your back bone shake OH shake it to the east OH shake it to the west OH shake it to the one that you love the best! I'm telling mommy (turn around cross arms) '(You) 'hey (friend)! But well be jolly friends. Jumprope rhyme: strawberry shortcake, cream on top tell me the name of your sweetheart is it A B C D E.. Oh Johnny playmate, Come out and play with me and bring your dollies 3 climb up my apple tree slide down my rain barrel into my cellar door and we'll be jolly friends forever more - more - more ! - booya duh, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-svfUMX3BM Miss Sue Playground Song, 2013 When she is by your side, the world is filled with life, When she is not around, your days are full of strife. I've never come across an ethnic reference in this rhyme before. Folklife Folkways Festival. This is how we sang it in middle ga as well. tick tock tick tock (repeat 'clock hands') the fridgerator The most complicated clap game I remember was ET - if I tried the clap pattern now I'd probably accidentally hit my partner, because it involved switching from clapping across to the up and down claps a lot. 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