Heard a good one today, the 'Ba-Ba-Black Sheep' conspiracy.
A good example of how useful idiots unwittingly do the work of the rich and powerful under the guise of 'anti-racism/anti-fascism'.
The Wool Truth: The Dark History Behind "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep"That nursery rhyme you've sung a thousand times? It's not just about a generous sheep. It's a centuries-old protest song hiding in plain sight! We all know the tune:
Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full!
One for the master,
One for the dame,
And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.
It sounds charming, but the "true meaning" is a snapshot of economic injustice in medieval England. Here's the breakdown: The "Sir" is the tax collector.The "Master" is the King or feudal lord.The "Dame" is the Church or the local lady of the manor.The "Little Boy" is the farmer himself.In the 13th century, King Edward I imposed a heavy tax on England's valuable wool trade. The "three bags full" represent the farmer being forced to give away two-thirds of his wool to the authorities, leaving him with just one bag for his own profit. It's a folk rhyme about taxation.It just goes to show: history is often hidden in the simplest of places, even a child's lullaby.
Needless to say, 'Ba-Ba-Black Sheep' is now banned as non-PC.