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“Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh; I Really Hate Your Alma Matuh!”

A little more than 60 years ago comedian/singer Allen Sherman wrote and performed a novelty song (“Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh!”)  https://genius.com/Allan-sherman-hello-muddah-hello-fadduh-a-letter-from-camp-lyrics about a young Jewish boy who was sent to camp. The parody describes unpleasant, dangerous, and tragic situations, such as fellow campers going missing or contracting deadly illnesses.