Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, a local Denver radio station replaces their normal programming with Christmas and holiday music for the duration of the season. And don't you know that as soon as they make that switch, my car radio is tuned to that station (much to the chagrin of my dear husband, who knows that during this time of year, every car ride is another opportunity for me to break into loud and, most likely, out-of-tune Christmas carols with overt enthusiasm that is only spurred on by the embarrassed and horrified look on his face.)
At any rate, the kids and I were out and about running errands last week when the seasonal favorite Feliz Navidad came on. We all joined in singing with much gusto, especially little Riely Grace. And just when I was beginning to marvel at her grasp of the Spanish language, I realized exactly how she was singing the chorus:
POLICE BARBIE DOLL! POLICE BARBIE DOLL!
(Not to be confused with the ever-popular Fireman Barbie Doll or Riot Control Barbie Doll.)
Needless to say, I almost drove off the road I was laughing.so.hard.
Later that day, Hayden and I were still giggling about the misheard lyrics while we came up with a completely new chorus for the song:
Police Barbie Doll
Police Barbie Doll
Police Barbie Doll, and a ferret named Tanya
And some cheese for Bob.
So now every time that song comes on the car radio (which happens surprisingly often, you know) we all break into spontaneous laughter and belt out our very own version, with sincerest apologies to José Feliciano. Nothing like a little family bonding over low-brow humor to usher in the holiday season, am I right?!?
