I Am A Man is one of my favorite parodies. It’s such a perfect description of a man put to the music of I Am Women by Helen Reddy. Paul Shanklin is one of my inspirations for parodies along with Weird Al Yankovic. Lyrics are at the bottom of the post.
The toad that came in from the rain.
We have jugs, fountains, and bowls of water for the cats. Now, we have to leave a cup of water out for the jumping spiders.
I Am A Man
Lyrics by Paul Shanklin
Music by Ray Burton
Pull my finger, hear me roar
Like ten thousand times before
And you know that when I listen, I pretend
‘Cause I’ve heard it all before
Pick your socks up off the floor
But you know that I’ll just throw them down again
Oh, yes, I’m right, but it’s wisdom born with pain
Yes, I paid the price; just look how much I’ve gained
If I have to, I can eat anything
I am wrong (wrong)
I am insensitive (insensitive)
I’m a man
You can try, but never break me
‘Cause my mama never made me
Do nothin’ ’round the house but lick the bowl
I’ve got bigger things to ponder
I’m not the one who’s supposed to launder
Where are more batteries for my remote?
Whoa, yes, I’m right
But it’s wisdom born with pain
Yes, I’ll pay the price
But I get to watch the game
If I have to
I can fix anything
I am wrong (wrong)
I am insensitive ((insensitive)
I’m a man
Don’t you forget it, baby
I am man; watch me mow
See me swing just like a pro
And I still like Lucky Charms with eggs and ham
But she’s still a little slow
With a long, long way to go
How can I make your mama understand?
Oh, yes, I’m right
Or else I know who to blame
Yes, I’ve paid the price
But look how much I’ve gained
If I have to
I can sleep anywhere
I am wrong (wrong)
Sure, I’m insensitive (Neanderthal)
I’m a man
I’m a man
That’s right
Don’t you forget it
I’m gonna have fun tonight
I’m headed down to the bowling alley with Tony
And we’re not gonna come back ’til 3 a.m.
You have a trailer all to yourself
Come on, Bubba, let’s go
What do you mean your wife wants you to stay home?
Are you some kind of wimp? Or what?
Off Center & Not Even 
LOL!!!
What a song! “I’m a man watch me mow” – fave verse.
Neanderthal – back up singing – perfect.
This song has everything, but mostly it has you, Tim.
Thank you! … and for all the lovely pics, spider waters and all, thank you! xx
(I saw I was here first, so hit “Like” before I read the post. )
🎼 I am first to like
🎼 I am trite
🎼 I am troglodyte
Hahaha! You are a nut, Sorceress!
Hahaha! See? More proof!
Well…. It’s in my jeans.
xoxo⚡️💥xoxo
Haha! Right.
xoxo🧚♀️🌟oxox
(Sorry Tim, for using your space for our shenanigans)
Shenanigans?
Hey, maybe Tim will let us have a hootenanny?
(Okay , I apologize too!)(but I still like the idea of a Hootenanny!)
Maybe we can do a double-header! Shenanigans followed by hootenanny!
Good thing he loves us, eh?
A Shenanootaninny! Those are a blast!
Yes!!!!
Or is it a Hootannanigan? Either way, there will be some fun to be had!
Yes! Either way, a grand time will be had!
Luv ya! xox⚡️💥oxo
Luv ya right back!
xoxo🧚♂️🌟oxox
I love Hootinanigans, cutting the rug, and kicking the cow patties.
I knew you’d be in!
Ninnies are more fun than nannies. Ninnies don’t nanny you.
Uh huh!
So That means no chaperones! Yayayay!!!!!
Correct.
Being that you to are a hoot, you might as well go nanny on us.
Thank you! Love ya! xxx
Perfectly fine. I love it.
I thought you might. At least crack a smile …😁
I have nuts in my jeans.
Walnuts?
When the cops say, “Up against the wall, you redneck mother!”
LOL!
As you know, my long hair just can’t cover up my redneck.
Well, what the heck, redneck!
Whatever colour is fine by me!
Thanks, Dale.
You are most certainly welcome, Resa. Mowing is such a man thing. I don’t mow. We don’t have a lawn, and I don’t own a mower. I’m happy you liked it, you sweet Troglodyte from Troglovania.
Ahh, I like that T from T!
I’m sure that’s the song they wanted to use in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, but I wasn’t home when they called. xo
And Tim Curry got the spot.
Yes… and that cape.
Buahahahaha! You have the trailer to yourself… too funny.
How nice of you to provide water for jumping spiders… *shudder*
That last pic is absolutely stunning!
Thanks, Dale. You all the critters are getting more demanding these days.
I can see that!!
Fun song and parody Tim! How nice that you put water out for the spiders. Wonderful skies you’ve been having lately.
Thanks, Brad.
Great song! ☺️
Thanks, Becky.
hahahahah.. you’re everything but this, Tim.. “I am insensitive (insensitive)
I’m a man”. But it does describe quite a few.. loved the male take. Beautiful toad!❣️
Thanks, Cindy. It’s such a manly song.
It soooo is for the manly dudes.. ha
A ha ha ha…. made my day [not the only one either!] 😉
Brilliant parody!
Happy to make your day. Thanks, Marina.
Good one, Tim: you nailed it !! an anthem for these times !
Thanks, John.
This gave me a great big smile for Monday morning:):). Love the skies and the jumping spider……
Happy to make you smile. Thanks, Janet.
Love this so much!
Thanks, Heidi.
Oh lord, the tears are running down my face. It is so funny and dare I say…true…. Abso fab.
It’s such a perfect man theme. I’m happy you got a laugh out of it. We need more laughter these days. Thanks, Shey
Hell, spot on and no…oh it is some kind of phobic to laugh re the song lyrics. either. I just recognised every line as I know guys do re lines about women. It’s braw as we say here. .
There are too many not-funny, outdated, stereotypical parodies about women. “I Am A Man” hits the outdated man stereotypes, but like how men never really change, they are so true.
Yep. What makes this so good.
That parody is pretty wild!
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
That is some parody, Tim. You do a great rendition of it!
Beautiful skies, especially the last photo, and the daylily is colorful. My favorite is that charmer of a toad. I love them!
I’m not sure of the type of toad. I hadn’t seen one with those markings before. We had a major thunderstorm on Saturday evening. Some parts of Albuquerque got 2 inches of rain and severe flooding. We got 3/4 inches of rain and a lot of puddles. Thanks, Lavinia.
The rains are tapering off here now, and some really hot weather is moving in later this week.
Your toad looks like he might be a Couch’s Spadefoot Toad
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amphibians_of_New_Mexico
That looks like it. We are heading into monsoon season. We haven’t had monsoons for a few years.
Forgot to mention that spider. He is a cute little fellow. We have a lot of them here this summer.
We have a lot of cute jumping spiders.
Very cute!
Thanks, Dawn.
You are a man! And I thought you were the God of the Timlandia night time skies!
Thanks, Geoff.
This song is too funny! And water for the spiders… I had no idea they like water.
Spiders and ants drink water when they can get it out here. Thanks, Nancy.
Happy July!
You too.
This might be my favorite parody yet, Tim, I am rolling over here, excellent!!! 😂
Happy you liked it and got a laugh out of it. Thanks, Tiffany.
That parody is definitely one for the dudes, Tim. Very funny (and sometimes very real) stuff outlined within!
Thanks, Bruce. Perfect guy parody.
Haha, funny parody!! And I love your photos – the frog is so cute, and so is the jumping spider! 🕷️🐸
Thanks, Samantha. I’m happy you liked the parody.
Back home again, mate. Loved everything on this this blog, Tim. Humour, beauty… Great!
Thanks, Inchie.
hahahaha, that pretty much sums us up…I’m never giving up my Lucky Charms – runners super food…and the boys get a mallow when mom isn’t looking. I can guarantee you I’ll be singing the line “I am man; watch me mow” the next time I get the mower out.
It’s a great line—happy mowing and mallowing for the boys.
Brilliant parody Tim … such a good laugh!
Thanks, Julie. I’m happy you got a laugh out of it.
Amazing parody! And well-performed! I love this
I thought you would appreciate it. Living with a man and all that goes with it.
Honestly, I’m a worse roomie than he is. But it is still a fantastic parody and you performed it with finesse
Thanks. I don’t mow, I do most of the laundry, I do almost all of the shopping, and I don’t watch sports. I am wrong most of the time, and my insensitive Neanderthal genes shine through most of the time.