“Yeah! Don’t put the fucking hat on fucking Frosty!”

http://blacknewblack.blogspot.com/2008/12/drunky-snowman.html

Drunky the Snowman

Was a jolly happy soul

With a corncob pipe and a button nose

Bleary eyes made out of coal.

Drunky the Snowman

Is a fairytale they say

He was made of snow

But the children know

How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic

In that bottle of Gin they found

For when they placed it in his hand

He began to drink it down

Drunky the Snowman

Was alive as he could be

And the children say

He could weave and sway

Just the same as you and me

Drunky the Snowman

Thought the sun was hot that day

So he said let’s run

And we’ll drink some Rum

Now before I melt away

Down to the liquor store

With a six pack in his hand

Running here and there all around the square

Saying “You’ll never take me alive, coppers!”

He led them down the streets of town

Right to the traffic cop

And he didn’t pause a moment when

He heard him holler stop

Drunky the Snowman

Had to hurry on his way

But he waved goodbye

Saying “I love you guys, I reealy love you guys. I’m not just sayin’ that. You guys are the best. We should get together and do this more often. Don’t tell me when I’ve had enough, I’ll tell you when I’ve had enough. Is it hot in here? I gotta go lay down somewhere. Can I crash on your couch, or your front lawn? I love you guys.”

“And I’ll be back again someday,

probably next weekend!”

Thumpety thump thump

Thumpety thump thump

Look at Drunky go

Thumpety thump thump

Thumpety thump thump

Over the hills of snow

What is up with the Bill Watterson bashing in the comment section of the link? It seemed very unprofessional and uncalled for. The man created Calvin and Hobbes, cut him some slack.

Bob, how can you tell if it’s a snowman or a snowwoman? That’s what I wanna know, man.

I know this one!

Snowballs?

(and I actually dealt with Bill Watterson in regards to including his cartoons in the chapter of the book “World’s Best Snowman Cartoons.” I won’t go into here as I’m guessing no one cares what I say and that’s cool but you’re welcome to ask me and any other snowman questions at my online magazine, Today’s Snowman http://www.historyofthesnowman.com )

OTOH, thanks for stopping by – it’s a very interesting read, I never had anything but good associations with snowmen and was surprised by this history.

I might even buy your book :)

As far as the pictures not being owned by me, Arkizzle, I thought the same way until I wanted to post or use them in the book, some images of which were as old as 500 years. I was under the wrong impression that since I wanted to use pics that were very old everything would be public domain and I’d be scot-free. Unfortunately, I kept buying the “rights” to images so it’s a sore subject.

More than one source claimed W.C. Fields didn’t like Christmas. I’d be happy to correct this in future printings if this is indeed wrong. I assumed I myself would learn new things with the release of the book and welcome any suggestions backed with proof (thanks!).

Thank you to the commenter who purchased the book…I sincerely hopes it brings you some enjoyment. And thanks to all for listening.

So, while I can’t speak to Bill Watterson’s personality beyond what anyone else could find out by reading Wikipedia and a few links, I can offer at least one data point suggesting he comes from good people.

“Women are like elephants. I like to look at ‘em, but I wouldn’t want to own one.” – W.C. Fields

On Salon Bob Eckstein also posted an account of his book tour from hell attempting to publicize the snowman book:

http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=64473

Funny as hell

Well to read anyway