Uncle Vernon Tiptoe Through the Tulips (was: Mrs. Figg's 'Cat among the Pixies'
cubfanbudwoman
susiequsie23 at sbcglobal.net
Mon Mar 22 18:28:10 UTC 2004
No: HPFGUIDX 93657
Neri quoted:
> > "Uncle Vernon stayed at home again. After burning all the
> > letters, he got out a hammer and nails and boarded up the cracks
> > around the front and back doors so no one could go out. He
> > hummed "Tiptoe through the Tulips" as he worked, and jumped at
> > small noises."
Potioncat:
> In the late '60's or early '70's there was a comedian in the
> U.S. who played a ukulele and sang "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" in a
> very high voice. His name was Tiny Tim and he was tall and thin
> and had long stringy hair and a hooked nose.
> Oh, heck, now he sounds like a potionmaster we all know.
> Potioncat who wonders if anyone out there knows a good memory charm?
Susan:
Ack!! Potioncat's imagery, begone!!!!! We can't have our Severus
being mistaken for geeky Tiny Tim, with that **aweful** voice! Ugh.
Siriusly Snapey Susan, who also wishes she could get images of "Rowan
& Martin's Laugh-in" out of her head now. :-|
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