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Dear Shae, In the song ‘Yankee Doodle’, is it the horse, or the feather that he is calling ‘Macaroni’? – Jennie May

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Updated: January 31, 2012
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Dear Shae, In the song, ‘Yankee Doodle’, is it the horse, or the feather that he is calling ‘Macaroni’?

- Jennie May

Dear Jennie,
He is actually referring to his hat wearing pony. The feather was actually a sparkler to light up the night air. Two things in todays society is a direct result of that feather and hat. 1) Yankee Candle Company and 2) The homophobic term “flame” which references a gay sparkling hat wearing pony.

 

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  • Jennie

    Thank you so much! I knew I could trust you to fill me in properly. Not only do I now know what he is referencing, but I’m now aware of the origination of ‘flaming’, as well as the reason behind so many gay bars referencing ‘Ponies’ in their name. There is also no doubt in my mind that Q. Lazarus-the singer of ‘Goodbye Horses’ (which we all know and love due to The Silence of the Lambs) was also privy to this information while writing said song.

    Thank you again-knowledge is power!

    ~Jennie

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    • brianshae

      Yes Knowledge is power! Donkey Power!

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