Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John,Went to bed with his trousers on;One shoe off, and the other shoe on,Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John.1Alternate versions include:
Diddle diddle dumpling, my son JohnWent to bed with his britches on.One shoe off, and one shoe on;Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John.2Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John,Went to bed with his stockings on;One shoe off, and one shoe on,Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John.3
sergioandrade Premium Member over 4 years ago
I suspect that some members of James’s family were parents in the 5th Grade, of course they were in the 5th Grade for 3 years.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Not entirely sure this kid will ever make it to the 5th grade!
jagedlo over 4 years ago
see yesterday’s OBH to see the beginning of all this!
pmmarion Premium Member over 4 years ago
The most commonly used modern version is:
Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John,Went to bed with his trousers on;One shoe off, and the other shoe on,Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John.1Alternate versions include:
Diddle diddle dumpling, my son JohnWent to bed with his britches on.One shoe off, and one shoe on;Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John.2Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John,Went to bed with his stockings on;One shoe off, and one shoe on,Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John.3
Charlie Fogwhistle over 4 years ago
Deedle and stockings was the version I learned.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Have to say that Mr Detorie really understands how kids think, and act. Always an excellent strip sir. Thank you.
ChessPirate over 4 years ago
“I repeat”, she says, sitting on him with emphasis, “repeat after me…”
eclectic1 over 4 years ago
As for repeating, I had a gym teacher in high school who was ridiculed for this infamous quote, “I repeat, I will not repeat!”
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
Who’s your daddy?