Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

by John Perkins

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“Johnson.” The voice called through speakers high upon the walls. A frail woman, grasping tightly to a wad of abused tissue, stood and walked with deliberate trepidation across the cold tile floor of the psych ward. The woman at the front desk, Mary according to the name plate, forced an insincere smile onto a face that had seen too many tears to ever express true happiness again.

“I’m Mrs. Johnson.” The old lady sniffled, touching the tissue to her nose.

“Doctor Barnes would like to speak with you. Please go through those doors to your right to room 3.”

Pushing through the doors, she could see a man, wearing a white lab coat standing in the doorway to room 3. “Mrs. Johnson, please come in. Have a seat.”

“We’ve tried everything we can, but your son simply does not seem to respond in any coherent manner. I’m afraid, that for his own safety, and the safety of others, we’ll have to keep him here for the remainder of his life.”

Tissue firmly grasped, the woman began to sob. “No.” A whisper through the tears.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    This is based on “Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz” by the most creative band in the universe, Mr. Bungle.
    Video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91bPoYEwn24
    Lyrics:
    http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Ma-Meeshka-Mow-Skwoz-lyrics-Mr-Bungle/21BD708C9F28A99448256C55001310C7

  2. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Wow, that’s really long. Try this:
    Lyrics:
    http://tinyurl.com/59drz

  3. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Completely understand why he’s in the ward. Tried reading the lyrics backward….. Nothing… Inside out… Nothing… No code made any sense what so ever, so I gave up.
    .
    On another note, I didn’t realize Mike Patton fronted Mr. Bungle until I looked at the video. I find it strange that I’ve never attempted to give them a second listen.

  4. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    KevMullins' Buddy Icon KevMullins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well written but, I have no frame of reference since I do not know that band… insert sound of ficlet whooshing over my head here ;)

  5. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is really funny given the lyrics make no sense whatsoever to me. Like Jenunique I tried every code I could think of to make sense of it.

    “We’ve tried everything we can, but your son simply does not seem to respond in any coherent manner.”

    That pretty much says it all. Very funny ficlet.

  6. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted about 1 month ago

    I highly suggest you don’t try to make sense of the lyrics. Mike Patton is known for making nonsensical noises in his songs, and this song is full of them. His talent for it is incredibly apparent on his album Adult Themes for Voice.
    Thanks for the comments though guys. I’m glad you got a kick out of the story.

  7. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    Ridcully Calvert's Buddy Icon Ridcully Calvert

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    The song did not really mean much to me, but I liked the picture that you painted of the insane asylum – it definitely has that institutional feel. In my mind’s eye I could see the yucky green walls.

    Well done.

    LoA

  8. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    Mighty-Joe Young's Buddy Icon Mighty-Joe Young

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    hey john i was just listening to it isnt funny my ass is on fire like two minutes prior to reading this small world

  9. Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz [Sing-Song Challenge]

    OrangeOreos' Buddy Icon OrangeOreos

    Posted about 1 month ago

    It’s amazing how you transitioned from the song and wrote this ficlet.

    Very, very creative.

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