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Elea's avatar

He should’ve just taken his calves and horses and enjoyed the beautiful Irish countryside, but noooo.

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John Field's avatar

And how do you even know about Bananas in Pajamas? Another favorite creation from Down Under! Original song lyrics (excuse the in-American spelling 😕):

Bananas in Pyjamas

Are coming down the stairs

“Bananas in Pyjamas

Are coming down in pairs

Bananas in Pyjamas

Are chasing Teddy Bears

'Cause on Tuesdays they all try to catch them unawares.”

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Allison Epstein's avatar

Hahahaha we had a VHS of it when I was little! I have no clue how it found its way stateside but that song has now haunted me for 30 years.

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Chloe's avatar

I’m in the US too and I’ll never forget the Bananas in Pajamas.

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Jenn Zuko's avatar

Another chef's kiss of a title.

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Kit's avatar

Hey it's the guy!!!!!! I'm now always going to think of Bananas in Pyjamas whenever I think about Robert Dudley. Essex is such a bitch I hate him, but this newsletter was very fun :]

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AT's avatar

Great article!! I’m so glad I came across you!!! Subscribing now!!!

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Mary McMyne's avatar

This was delightful. I’m dying. That miniature of him is one of my favs. I recently did a deep dive into Dudley and Devereaux for Reasons and this was more entertaining even than I imagine that Bette Davis film would be (have you seen it!?)

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Allison Epstein's avatar

The miniature of him leaning wistfully against a tree in skintight flesh-colored hose?? A classic. And I have not seen that but I would like to!

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Pierre Bédard's avatar

Ce gros bébé d’Essex ne méritait que d’être décapité!

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Lou Tilsley's avatar

Very much remember Bananas in Pyjamas for the acid trip of a kids TV show it most certainly was! Rather love it being equated to a murderous Elizabethan philanderer. Fabulous, as always 😍

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Lou Tilsley's avatar

Also, that picture of Thomas Lee 👌🏻

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