Home | E2 | Conversations with a Nigerian Bank Scammer

Devil Went Down to Georgia

The devil went down to a southern state named Georgia. He was looking for a soul to steal. He had a quota to fill and he was behind. He happened upon this guy, heretofore know as Johnny, playing a fiddle, which is commonly referred to as a "violin". Johnny was playing it very well. So the devil challenged him to a fiddle contest (in other words, a competitive violin recital). If the devil lost, he'd have to hand over a golden fiddle (which I remind you is a violin). If Johnny lost, he'd have to give over his soul. Frankly firebombing a crack house would be an easier way to collect souls but let's move on.

Accompanied by a band of demons, the devil played a pretty good ditty on his golden fiddle (i.e., golden violin).

After the devil was done, Johnny entreated the devil to take a seat. Johnny showed the devil how it was done.

Fire on the mountain run, boys, run

The devil's in the house of the risin' sun

Chicken in the bread pan, pickin' out dough

What the hell is that supposed to mean? I don't know

The devil, while he was a contestant, was also an impartial judge. Frankly if you can't trust the devil, who can you trust? The devil had to admit he lost. So he laid the golden fiddle (read violin) at Johnny' feet.

Johnny thanked the devil, briefly questioned his parentage, and invited him to a future contest. Johnny played the devil out.

Fire on the mountain run, boys, run

The devil's in the house of the risin' sun

Chicken in the bread pan, pickin' out dough

Granny, does your dog bite? No, child, no

-- Karl Mamer

Home | E2 | Conversations with a Nigerian Bank Scammer