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Song Parodies -> "Don't Have a Star Named After Me"

Original Song Title:

"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"

Original Performer:

Elton John

Parody Song Title:

"Don't Have a Star Named After Me"

Parody Written by:

Mari Aranoff

The Lyrics

Did you know that you can have a star named after your loved one for a special occasion? If you haven't seen the web sites or heard the radio commercials, lucky you! This is a purely fictional story, I hope...
I don't like your new gift idea
For my birthday -- I don't understand at all
Why do you think that it would be romantic
With my name on a great big gassy ball

Online, you saw the blinking pop-ups
Went to the site and fell for packaging
And you misread -- it's not really official
And the cost is way too much for nothing

Don't have a star named after me
Don't spend the 50 bucks -- I'd rather have some lon-ja-ree
Can't you tell that this is something I would not want for free
You should already know I won't want stars being named for me

Oh, I fear
That you've had too many beers
I've given up on any clothes or jewels
But why do you
Have this weird idea that it's cool?
Yet, if I could choose
I'd still prefer those power tools

Don't have a star named after me
Don't spend the 50 bucks -- I'd rather have some lon-ja-ree
Can't you tell that this is something I would not want for free
You should already know I won't want stars being named for me

Don't have that star named after me
I think I'll take a pass on learning fake Astronomy
And "Betelgeuse" is taken anyway, so hear my plea
And just forget the thought of naming any stars after me
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Johnny D - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
How about an even better scam - sell naming-rights for cubic millimeters of empty space.....now THAT's "money for nothing"! Great job, Mari. 5's
Jonathan C. - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
Anyone that has a star named after him or someone else is the biggest schmuck in the world. Canned air, anyone?
Paul Wooten as Bones - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
"Betelgeuse is taken anyway had me rollin' ! 555
alvin rhodes - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
funny one....i agree...what a waste of money....but i would like the sun named after me..that would be great
The Great Karlando - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
This is one of the best ideas I've seen in a while (the song, not the star-naming thing.) Have you heard those commercials? For "only" $54, you could get the one you love a gift that will "show your endless love". What the hell ever happened to a dozen roses and a box of chocolates? Aw hell, anyway, all 5's for you.
Birgitta - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
I think I'll start selling "Boxes Of Love"-you know..a big box of nothing-with good intentions. :-D GJ Mari!
Jess Cully - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
I'm one of your biggest fans, Mari, and the 'name a star' scam really bugs me - so triple five.
Meriadoc - February 26, 2004 - Report this comment
I've got dibs on Aldebaron (or however it's spelled)...

Very clever idea Mari - the Betelgeuse part cracked me up too!
Guy - February 27, 2004 - Report this comment
Well done Mari.
Chris - February 27, 2004 - Report this comment
Great job on the parody! I read your parody, now how bout you read mine? "Come On Over" to the Shania Twain section and "Check It Out"

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