In order to start to truly understand future Hump Day posts, I must first take you back to the beginning where naughty subliminal messages are first introduced into our lives…childhood.

Naughty Nursery Rhymes

In the rush of sugar induced enthusiasm, many children are less aware of the possible multiple meanings behind words they jubilantly rejoice. However, through the process of repetition upon the subconscious, the meanings behind the words, songs, and other messages you are surrounded by become more impacting on our lives.

Much like the argument over sex in popular music videos, some nursery rhymes can be seen as an early introduction to the world of sex. As adults, puns or other plays on words can be deliberately meant to convey forth a message regarding sex for the purpose of arousal.
Though nursery rhymes have adopted an association to innocence, can these plays on words subconsciously affect the future views and actions of children?

Decide for yourself…

As I was going to St. Ives

As I was going to St. Ives,
I met a man with seven wives.
Each wife had seven sacks,
Each sack had seven cats,
Each cat had seven kits.
Kits, cats, sacks, and wives,
How many were going to St. Ives?

This nursery rhyme is actually a riddle meant to be used to find out how many people were going to St. Ives (can you figure out the riddle?).
Highlighted in bold is “I met a man with seven wives.” One man having multiple wives is often concluded as a polygamist relationship. The husband is also involved in sexual relationships with each individual spouse at one time.

I often wonder if people have just simply accepted that nursery rhymes derived from lifestyles the majority of the world no longer lives by. However, many still engage in polygamist relationships, and does the teaching of nursery rhymes or story tales influence the acceptance of polygamy or multiple sexual partners? Or should it just be regarded as harmless, fun, activity?

(I don’t personally have any answers, just questions for discussion…)

The Cock Doth Crow

The cock doth crow
To let you know,
If you be wise,
Tis time to rise.

A more obvious play on words for the naughty minded ( ), this nursery rhyme can be twisted to have meaning about erections. Parodying the common relationship, men may often feel that the only way their partner is going to engage in sexual activity is if they “behave” or in this case, “be wise.”

As far as the symbolism for the Cock (penis) crowing, I take this more as the early moments of flirtation or foreplay when the man becomes less flaccid and slightly erect as a sign of arousal.
This could be seen as a sign to the guy that because he is obviously aroused and ready for sex, he better be wise in his actions so that he can experience the full erection (“tis time to rise”) and, of course, have sex..

Wow..that was a mouthful..haha (no pun intended *wink, wink*)

I Love Little Pussy

I love little pussy,
Her coat is so warm,
And if I don’t hurt her,
She’ll do me no harm.
So I’ll not pull her tail,
Nor drive her away,
But pussy and I,
Very gently will play.

This one definitely makes me chuckle…I envision men first reading the title and saying to themselves “don’t we all?”
This rhyme first appeared back in 1830 to teach children how to take care of their pets. However, I find it as the perfect nursery rhyme to demonstrate how to ensure that men get to keep [the pussy].

Considering that this originated before the time of bikini waxes, the “pussy’s coat” can be easily associated as the woman’s pubic hair.
And if you’re sure to treat the pussy right (“So I’ll not pull her tail, nor driver her away”), than “Pussy and I, very gently will play…”

And we all know what “playing” entails…

Nursery Rhymes: An early intro to sex?

So the question is, does naughty nursery rhymes introduce children early to sex, and if so, is there a problem with the message delivered?

The world may never know…but feel free to leave your opinion!

Resources

• A Collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
• Polygamy – Wikipedia