It’s really not surprising
\nThat the tennis hemline’s rising
\nFor the appreciation shown
\nIs proof enough alone
\nThat the dish is appetising.<\/p>\n
It’s half an inch here and half an inch there
\nThere’s no doubt that skirts are becoming shorter
\nAnd we in the bar, await the breeze from afar
\nThat helps ’em to show half an inch more than they ought’er.<\/p>\n
I’ve watched them from the sidelines
\nAnd I’ve watched them from the bar
\nAnd I’ve watched the boys a-watching them
\nAnd knowing what boys are<\/p>\n
I’ve a very certain feeling
\nThat before hemlines hit the ceiling
\nThe S.R.S.* Committee
\nIs expected to decree
\nThat female tennis habit
\nMust not rise above the knee.<\/p>\n
(Written by Hop-a-long in 1959 about the Brazilian Tennis Club)
\n* Staff Recreation Section
\nNovember 1994<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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