Bunchie's Time Machine - 1961

I’d hop in my Time Machine


If ever I needed a bit of fun
And set the control to 1961

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Life seemed simpler then


The times were not as tense
And my favorite magazine was only 35 cents

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Then I’d visit this pool


And refresh by swimming a few laps
Maybe help the gals adjust their bathing caps

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Such a workout would make us hungry


As ravenous as newborn pups
So we’d go out for burgers and sippy cups.

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After lunch, I’d write a letter


Then I'd send it to young Julie Newmar
And tell her Catwoman would soon make her a star.

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For a laugh, I’d go to a car dealer


And test drive that wonderful new Desoto
Then I'd ask someone to take my photo

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I’d visit some relatives


Many of whom have since departed
Like my Grammy, who was so kind-hearted

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After we said our goodbyes


I’d probably feel a little restless
So off to Paris, where Godard filmed Breathless

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Then back to Manhattan in a flash


Where, with my head still swirling,
I’d have cocktails with Draper and Sterling

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But now my readers start to giggle…


They’re fictional characters you say?
Yes, you fool…even glamorous Joan Holloway!

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But now it’s time to bid 1961 adieu


So back home to Arizona and the present day
Where, if I have all my papers, they might let me stay…