# Earliest example of a song that subverts the expectation of a bawdy rhyme (better explained in OP)

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I heard one a long time ago. I’m not sure when it originated. I did a search and found a discussion here about it.

> [@"Three Irishmen" Nursery Rhyme Variants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-irishmen-nursery-rhyme-variants/476766/2):
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> Just added the proper line to yours… if you do not like it, you can kiss my ask me a question, I’ll give you some advice

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