amoderndandy:

A brilliant song - thanks to my-ear-trumpet for the recommendation!

thefuzzydave:

via gloriousmadness:

For FuzzyDave, that coxcomb

The Creation of Man (from The Scarlet Pimpernel)

O! Sink meh!

amoderndandy:

A brilliant song - thanks to my-ear-trumpet for the recommendation!

thefuzzydave:

via gloriousmadness:

For FuzzyDave, that coxcomb

The Creation of Man (from The Scarlet Pimpernel)

Peacocks!
Sink me!
Think ye, sir,
how those feathered boys love to flaunt their tails!
Stallions!
Zounds, sir!
Hounds sir! Stags!
Of the goosie and the gander, sir
Which gender is the grander, sir
To render total candor, sir, the spendour is the male’s!

Be an example to your sex
Give your boot a dapper strap
And it’s smarter if your garter has some snap!
Cravats should be flounced about our necks
Let the royal coattails flap
Be bewitching with some stitching on your cap!
Now, drape your cape
And puff your cuff
Embroider those lapels!
Be the king of the beasts in pastels!
La, but someone has to strike a pose
And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes
And that is why the Lord created men

Strut, sir!
What, sir?
Roosters do!
Give a cock his comb and the hens will pale!
Bucks! Bulls!
More, sir!
Boars, sir! Rams!
Of the nanny goat and billy, sir
Whose beard is fully wooly, sir?
It’s bully for the billy for he’s willy-nilly male!

Sir, be a lion-hearted prig
Fill those pantaloons with light!
I could dangle down a spangle out of sight!
Oh, yes! Be bold, sir!
When it’s cold, slap on that wig
Draw your britches in quite tight
Even more so, and your torso will ignite
Now, smock your frock
Perfume your plume
I’ll let my waistcoat swing!
And the jungle will bow to its king!
La, but someone has to strike a pose
And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes
And that is why the Lord created men

Adam was a gentleman in Eden
Though his body was admired
You will grant the adding of a fig leaf was inspired
If you’re out to make a splash, cheri,
Do know your haberdashery!
Buttons, buckles, ruffles and lace
Represent the human race!

La, but someone has to strike a pose
And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes
Each species needs a sex that’s fated
To be highly decorated
That is why the Lord created men!

O! Sink meh!

allhypenosubstance:

undahpaaants:

salutationtothestars:

The Creation of Man, The Scarlet Pimpernel

This is actually what initially led me to the book, and I am utterly unashamed to say that I know every line, and so do my siblings, and when we sing we affect silly accents and lots of posh gestures and flourishes, and we sing it as loudly and with as much bravado as we can.

(Also, fun fact, there were several changes made to the musical as it continued on Broadway, and one of those changes was to the lyrics of this song - the recording I’ve borrowed from the library has some significant differences, but I prefer this one utterly.)

Oh my god.  I’ve never heard this before, but I am incredibly and completely in love with it. 

i am in so much love with this entire musical.  i was invited to see it performed once back in college and never looked back.

salutationtothestars:

The Creation of Man, The Scarlet Pimpernel

This is actually what initially led me to the book, and I am utterly unashamed to say that I know every line, and so do my siblings, and when we sing we affect silly accents and lots of posh gestures and flourishes, and we sing it as loudly and with as much bravado as we can.

(Also, fun fact, there were several changes made to the musical as it continued on Broadway, and one of those changes was to the lyrics of this song - the recording I’ve borrowed from the library has some significant differences, but I prefer this one utterly.)

thefuzzydave:

via gloriousmadness:

For FuzzyDave, that coxcomb

The Creation of Man (from The Scarlet Pimpernel)

Peacocks!
Sink me!
Think ye, sir,
how those feathered boys love to flaunt their tails!
Stallions!
Zounds, sir!
Hounds sir! Stags!
Of the goosie and the gander, sir
Which gender is the grander, sir
To render total candor, sir, the spendour is the male’s!

Be an example to your sex
Give your boot a dapper strap
And it’s smarter if your garter has some snap!
Cravats should be flounced about our necks
Let the royal coattails flap
Be bewitching with some stitching on your cap!
Now, drape your cape
And puff your cuff
Embroider those lapels!
Be the king of the beasts in pastels!
La, but someone has to strike a pose
And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes
And that is why the Lord created men

Strut, sir!
What, sir?
Roosters do!
Give a cock his comb and the hens will pale!
Bucks! Bulls!
More, sir!
Boars, sir! Rams!
Of the nanny goat and billy, sir
Whose beard is fully wooly, sir?
It’s bully for the billy for he’s willy-nilly male!

Sir, be a lion-hearted prig
Fill those pantaloons with light!
I could dangle down a spangle out of sight!
Oh, yes! Be bold, sir!
When it’s cold, slap on that wig
Draw your britches in quite tight
Even more so, and your torso will ignite
Now, smock your frock
Perfume your plume
I’ll let my waistcoat swing!
And the jungle will bow to its king!
La, but someone has to strike a pose
And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes
And that is why the Lord created men

Adam was a gentleman in Eden
Though his body was admired
You will grant the adding of a fig leaf was inspired
If you’re out to make a splash, cheri,
Do know your haberdashery!
Buttons, buckles, ruffles and lace
Represent the human race!

La, but someone has to strike a pose
And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes
Each species needs a sex that’s fated
To be highly decorated
That is why the Lord created men!

O! Sink meh!