Jingle Jangle Jingle

Someone posted a list of the first line of old advertising jingles on FB the other day.

I was able to sing them all. 

This is not a surprise, given that I also know the theme songs to TV shows, like Top Cat, a cartoon from my childhood. My brain plays host to many of these worthless ditties. And while on some level I think it's pretty keen that I can remember them, on the other hand, I'd rather have an aptitude for remembering, say, important dates in history. Or how to change the settings on my phone. Or the name of that guy, you know, that guy...

Ah, well, I suppose we have to be happy with the gifts we're given, even though we may not find them terribly useful.

Maybe it's because commercial jingles were part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Or maybe because they were so stinkin' catchy. I can't think of many companies that use jingles anymore. Which I think is a pity, because they really did build brand awareness. If you don't believe me, ask someone of a certain age what's on a Big Mac.*

Anyhow, I thought it would be a lark to see if my reader(s) were interested in playing along. So here's a list of the jingles I picked up from that FB post, plus a few bonus ones just for kicks.

1. My bologna has a first name
2. I don't wanna grow up

3. Gimme a break, gimme a break

4. The best part of waking up

5. Sometimes you feel like a nut

6. I'd like to teach the world to sing

7. Reach out and touch someone

8. If you dare wear short shorts

9. They're magically delicious

10. Meow, meow, meow, meow

11. Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is

12. So kiss a little longer, hold hands a little longer

13. If you think it's butter, but it's not

14. Roll on, Big O (this is a local favorite)

15. Double your pleasure, double your fun

16. You deserve a break today

17. Mmm-mmm good, mmm-mmm-good

18. Be all you can be

19. What walks down stairs, alone or in pairs

20. A little dab'll do ya

Well, I hope you had fun. Let me know if you come up with any more to share with the class!

*Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.