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6 May 2008

And then I reach the Readers’ Wives

Gubba Look-a-Likes forms some of the most disturbing imagery in the HMHB songbook, yet the payoff is a lesser-known footy commentator. Well, of course it is. Thanks to Jon and Stu.

See lyrics to Gubba Look-a-Likes

2 Letters Sent:

  1. leigh

    And the chorus was so good, it was re-used for Give Us Bubblewrap. ;)

    May 9th, 2008

  2. Mr Larrington

    Could that be “Tam” (short for Tamworth) pigs?

    Jul 23rd, 2008

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