Doin’ the Vatican Rag.

News today which might bring on a certain satisfaction at the Vatican, possibly even a performance of the Vatican Rag:

Get in line in that processional,
Step into that small confessional,
There, the guy who’s got religion’ll
Tell you if your sin’s original.
If it is, try playin’ it safer,
Drink the wine and chew the wafer,
Two, four, six, eight,
Time to transubstantiate!

What news could cause this rejoicing? The discovery of the origins of Protestantism:

German archaeologists have discovered the lavatory on which Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Reformation.
Luther frequently alluded to the fact that he suffered from chronic constipation and that he spent much of his time in contemplation on the lavatory.
Experts say they have been certain for years that the 16th century religious leader wrote the groundbreaking Ninety-Five Theses while on das klo, as the Germans call it.

One response

  1. How about this as a new ringtone?

    Instead of “Tiger Rag” there’s “Vatican Rag”.
    Tim Worstall has an amusing blog including a surprising revelation about the origins of Protestantism and health issues of Martin Luther.
    Go read it!
    Doin’ the Vatican Rag
    Two, four, six, …

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