In Buzzy’s Country Store there are certain words, expressions or catch phrases that, as soon as they get said, I pretty much know that the next comment will usually be of the double entendre variety.
For example, whenever the word “Hard” is said in Buzzy’s, regardless of the context, you can bet that some sexual follow up will soon be made. (Reminds me of the joke where the Good Girl says “It’s hard to be good” and the Bad Girl follows up with “It’s got to be hard to be good.”)
Another popular double entendre that tends to generate sexually charged follow up’s in Buzzy’s is “come” or “comes.” I will spare you examples of various comments said in Buzzy’s after the word “come” is sometimes said. (But I will tell you an early Christmas joke sorta related to this discussion: Why doesn’t Santa have any children? Because he only comes once a year, and when he does, it’s down the chimney. )
Music-wise, the double entendre has always been a go-to way to discuss things in a funny and sexual manner. Many of the old blues and rock and roll songs would use double entendre to entertain listeners and appease would-be censors. (For a good list of the 19 Greatest Double Entendre songs according to Salon click here. Missing from the list is Chuck Berry’s only Number 1 record – his cover of an old double entendre tune titled My Ding-a-Ling.)
I overheard this Dinah Washington tune the other day that made me want to go home and watch some T-V.