Personally, as a kid, I loved the spin of Gilbert and Sullivan’s satirical musical. Holding a spear and singing in the chorus of a high school production were totally responsible for fuelling a written language filled with puns, much to the displeasure of more than a few!
‘I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General’ is one of those songs that inspired (now that one is ‘re-tired’) to turn the ignition on with the following:
I am the very latest model of the driverless computer flying CAR. I store all information and have the best features by FAR. Such as retractable wings that can fly you to Britain, quote Shakespeare, even pose questions pleasantly RHETORICAL. Entertaining with divergent points of view to help you carry on, even delightfully quote a famous Greek ORACLE.
My driverless car’s exterior sports brilliant changing colours, oh, so innovative and PRACTICAL. Absolutely perfect for all occasions, simple, economical, and politically very FLEXIBLE. With all kinds of venues to embrace the latest correct VIEWS. For corporate use, I’m a clever vehicle to deduct, while, for all others, of course, completely TAXABLE.
I am the very model of the driverless computer flying CAR. I store all information and have the best features by FAR. For all the others who prefer a 59 Cadillac, a ’57 CHEV. And all the other modern, human driven types, alas, they never shall be missed, they never, never, never…well almost never, will be MISSED.