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Song Parodies -> "Lou Zer"

Original Song Title:

"Levon"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Elton John

Parody Song Title:

"Lou Zer"

Parody Written by:

Andria

The Lyrics

This parody is about a fictional big-city stockbroker with an unfortunate name, whose equally oddly-named policeman son rats him out after attempting a Ponzi scheme. He ends up as Bernard Madoff's cellmate in federal prison, and living up to his name.
Lou Zer wears his last name with a frown
He calls his child Wow Zer
Since he likes the name
He enrolled him in the best prep school in town

Lou Zer, he makes boo-koo money
He makes millions, they say
Rides to work, chauffeured
In a Maybach, on the motorway

He was born a pauper to a bum on a Saturday
In the toughest times, when FDR
Was our president
Mr. Boo Zer had a son that day

And he shall be Lou Zer
And he shall be a good man
And he shan’t be a boozer
Up and out with the family plan
And he shall be Lou Zer
And he shall be a rich man
His name is Lou Zer

Lou Zer sells funds and stocks in town
His global business thrives
Wow Zer works as a cop all day
With gun and handcuffs, arrestin’ bad guys

And Lou Zer, he acts just like a crim'nal
Swindlin’ people left and right
Do a Ponzi, and get arrested
And Lou Zer, he’s sentenced to life

He was born a pauper to a bum on a Saturday
In the toughest times, when FDR
Was our president
Bernie Madoff has a new cellmate

And he shall be Lou Zer
And he’s not a good man
He really is a loser
‘Cause he pulled off a Ponzi scheme
And his name is Lou Zer
And that name he de-serves
He shall be Lou Zer

And his son’s name is Wow Zer
And he busted his old dad
‘Cause he pulled off a Ponzi scheme
And Wow’s dad is a loser
And that name he de-serves
His name is Lou Zer

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Pacing: 4.8
How Funny: 4.7
Overall Rating: 4.6

Total Votes: 16

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Christie Marie M - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
Another Lou Zer "Madoff" with billions of dollars in the Ponzi scheme! The last guy I went out with had inherited huge amounts of money from his grandmother but it wasn't the case at all. It turned out he earned that money illegally. Turned out he's been poor his whole life and him and his sister were forced to live in the streets since their parents abandoned them. They were always hungry. Anyways, this is one $555 million dollar parody you wrote! :)
Andria - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks, Christie Marie. You are always appreciated, whether commenting and voting on my parodies, or making me crack up on someone else's parody.
SOTM - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
A Win Ner
Andria - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks, SOTM, and lol at your Com Ment. Does this mean I am in the running for Song of the Month?
alvin - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
lou-zer is a win-ner...got a lot of laughs from this
Mark Scotti - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
Very creative job on this, Andria. Goes well with my "Madoff You Loser" parody. 555 years!!!
Jim Rotondo - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
Great stuff Andria, 555 proof Southern Comfort for the Lou Zer smoozer boozer.
AFW - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
I echo all the above comments...good name
Andria - May 08, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks Alvin, lol, thanks Mark, thanks Jim, and thanks to AFW.
Guy - May 09, 2009 - Report this comment
Andria - I like this. It tells the story about how this Bernie guy "made off" with billions. I always like the justice when a bad guy goes down. Who's next? Drew Peterson? I'm investing my hard earned 3 fives on this one.
Andria - May 09, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks, Guy. I might do a Drew Peterson parody soon, maybe based on "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen.
Guy - May 09, 2009 - Report this comment
Andria - Ha - sounds like Drew and Slick Willy like the same kind of women based on the OS title by Queen. I'll watch for it although I sometimes go a few weeks without checking the site. If you write it, I hope I catch it.
Andria - May 10, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks again, Guy. As one of my main influences on AmIRight in terms of parody-writing, your comments mean a lot to me, and as for the Drew Peterson-themed parody of "Fat Bottomed Girls", I'm working on it slowly and a little at a time since I want it to be good and since I have been helping my parents out with their gardening and cleaning up the trash left behind by the previous of my place. Happy Mothers' Day to one and all!
Andria - May 10, 2009 - Report this comment
Typo alert on my comment above... I said just "previous" instead of "previous tenant".
A. Person - August 25, 2009 - Report this comment
Loved the title. At first glance I thought it might have had to do with one of those crank calls to Moe's, but I thought this was creative anyway. DKTOS very well, but I choose to vote 5-5-5 anyway.
Andria - August 26, 2009 - Report this comment
Thank you, A. Person.
Mark Scotti - May 11, 2010 - Report this comment
(ABC) A "Pyramid" of fives(I'm not sure what a ponzi is...LOL I took care of Madolf myself in: http://www.amiright.com/parody/70s/bobseger67.shtml
Mark Scotti - May 11, 2010 - Report this comment
Sorry, Andria, forgot to note (Artistry), not (ABC)
Matthias - May 11, 2010 - Report this comment
Not too bad you Lou Zer, What a funny name!
Below Average Dave - May 12, 2010 - Report this comment
I actually really enjoyed the story here, a very interesting take on what has to be one of the worst thought names ever given to a child. . .who would name their child Lou when their last name was Zer. . .anyway good job.
Jeff Reuben - May 13, 2010 - Report this comment
I enjoyed the story as well, and great take on teh name. Well done
Matthias - May 14, 2010 - Report this comment
(Artistry) The story was a bit too political for me, I think you really could have done well with this one if you just made it about a guy who lost at everything he did instead of about a wealthy business tycoon.
Agrimorfee - May 15, 2010 - Report this comment
A funny concept with the name, but I really have to knock you a few points for leaving so much of the original words in.
Max Power - May 17, 2010 - Report this comment
What a Lou Zer!
Rex - May 17, 2010 - Report this comment
(Artistry) Fun idea with the Zer family, and a nice societal comment bringing Madoff into the picture. Hmmm... Mad Off, and Bad Off, and....
bobpiecheese - May 22, 2010 - Report this comment
(Artistry) Like what Matthias said, except that because of the politicalness I was very confused at times. But that's me knowing zilch, it's not your fault.
Matthias - July 06, 2010 - Report this comment
Not much more I can say about this one.
Abbott Skelding - July 06, 2010 - Report this comment
ABC- Never heard the original song, but this was a great idea that was done very nicely!
Mark Scotti - July 07, 2010 - Report this comment
(ABC) Ponzi schemers should all be destroyed, like Bernie!! I got him in: http://www.amiright.com/parody/70s/bobseger67.shtml
Christie Marie M - July 08, 2010 - Report this comment
(ABC K/L) Nice to read this parody again! Who knows? Maybe there's a chance that Lou Zer might be related to Bernie Madoff after all! (j/k). Yeah, like Madoff, Lou Zer will be sentenced in prison for a long time! Maybe Madoff and Lou Zer could take the lead roles of 'Cool Hand Luke' since they're inmates! Serves them right to pull of a Ponzi scheme! Still enjoyed this lots!
Guy - July 11, 2010 - Report this comment
ABC-KL

Andria - See my two comments above. Still a great write and read.
Alvin Tostig - July 11, 2010 - Report this comment
Andria- How dare you replace me with that cheating scum Madoff!
bobpiecheese - July 25, 2010 - Report this comment
(ABC-KL) See above.
Andria - July 25, 2010 - Report this comment
Thanks, all... LOL at "Alvin Tostig" (name mentioned in the OS)
Below Average Dave - July 26, 2010 - Report this comment
see above

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