YKYLBMTMW... Downloads Images Quotes BM.com's Questions FanArt FanFics Virtual Cake Links Shopping Link fM Modo's Momma's Collected Wisdom I "Midnight Special" Lyrics I The Traditional Plutarkian Greeting Modo's Momma's Collected Wisdom For someone who only ever appeared in one episode--and for all of two minutes, maybe, with her face heavily obscured on top of that--Modo's dear-old gray-furred Momma had as much of a presence in the series as any other supporting character. With her devoted son bringing her up roughly once an episode, Momma indirectly provided impressionable young viewers with the sort of sage advice they'd need to live good, wholesome lives. Well, kinda. Some of it was a little off the wall. Here, for posterity, are some of her words of wisdom, along with the episodes they appeared in. A mouse's best friend is his bike. ("Bleu Cheese Bros") Eat, eat, you're a growing mouse! ("Unforgiven Cheese") Food looks free on a mouse-trap. (quoted from her "dear-old white-furred daddy" in "Once Upon a Time on Mars Part Three") A gentleman doesn't speak poorly of a lady. ("Unforgiven Cheese") Courtesy is the rule of the road. ("The Reeking Reign of Head Cheese Part Two") And, my personal favorite, delightfully fun even taken in its proper context... Assume the position. ("Bleu Cheese Bros") But she never, ever said, "Mayday! Mayday!" That was pure Rimfire in "Stalkers." "Midnight Special" Lyrics If you've read my review of the Biker Mice CD, you know that one of my major gripes with it is that it didn't include "The Midnight Special," a full-length parody sung by our heroes (and the pseudo-villain du jour) in "Hard Rock." Both variations (one during the episode, one over the opening credits) were funny, well-done, and a pleasure to listen to, so it strikes me as a real shame they weren't on the disc (along with the original background music and a clean version of the opening theme, which would've made a MUCH better CD, but...). Here are the lyrics to both parts (I like the reprise best. VERSION 1.0 (Episode Version) Well, if you're ever in Chicago… Oooh, Limburger, you better do right. You'd better not steal… And you'd better not fight. Or Hard Rock will grab you… …and the Biker Mice will run you down! And the next thing you know, cheese-face… You're prison-bound! Oh yeah! (CHORUS): Let the Midnight Special Shine a light on me Let the Midnight Special Shine a light on me (Repeat) VERSION 2.0 (Closing Credits Version) Well, we wake up in the morning Hear the work bell ring And we march up to the table We see the same old thing. Ain't got no root beer upon the table… Ain't got no hot dogs in the pan… But you better not complain, boys… Or the cheese'll hit the fan! CHORUS: Let the Midnight Special Shine a light on me Let the Midnight Special Shine a light on me…(repeat) For a list of who sings what line, check out my episode summary of "Hard Rock." The Traditional Plutarkian Greeting Definitely the most memorable little ditty in the entire series (boy, it would've been great if they would've put a super puffed-up fully-orchestrated version on the CD...). The Traditional Plutarkian Greeting pokes fun at both Plutarkian culture and the ridiculously formal protocol of the business world. Every time Limburger gets a call from High Chairman Camembert (bad enough in and of itself), he has to press ham against the VidCom screen and do a ridiculous, degrading little dance before business (aka being reamed out by his boss) can commence. Given that the Big Cheese is only able to refuse if he gains some sort of advantage over Camembert (say, he has something his boss really needs), and that Limburger absolutely loathes performing it, the Greeting is obviously meant as a display of respect for a superior--and as humiliation for the inferior. Enough sociological analysis! The lyrics! Cheek to cheek And skink to skink As Plutark rules The Galaxy shrinks! WOOOOOOOH! What? That's not enough, you say? You want to know how to do the Greeting? Okay! Here it is, in six easy steps! Please note that this version is based on the Traditional Plutarkian Greeting seen in "The Reeking Reign of Head Cheese." Subsequent episodes may add extra steps or gestures--feel free to add your own! Find a friend who doesn't mind making a total ass of him/herself. Getting 'em sloshed would probably help. Once they're ready to do karaoke, they're ready for the Greeting. Stand back-to-back with this friend, so that your butts touch. It's crucial that they remain in contact during the whole of the dance. Bend over slightly (don't even think it, pervert--the fish-faces are never THAT happy to see each other). Keeping your butts tightly together, move your hips to the right, then the left, and so on by rotating on your heels, singing: Cheek to cheek and skink to skink...You need to do this quickly, as you should hit the left side 5 times before the next line. Now plant your feet, straighten up, put your hands behind your head, and sway your hips to the left and right again, slightly more slowly this time (about twice on each side for this line): As Plutark rules, the Galaxy shrinks! Remember to keep those butts together! Bend down, put your arms out, and simultaneously wag those hips left and right, wiggle your fingers, shake your head back and forth (hanging your tongue out is optional), and "WOOOOOOOH!" (with other assorted sounds as you see fit). Finally, step away from your partner, put your hand under your arm, and make two good fart noises. There! Don't you feel like an ass now? basic information episodes in-depth fun MAIN