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And All The Boys Around My block Go Crazy Over Me.

By @amypop · On July 10, 2011

My cousin just posted the words to “My Little Playmate” which reminded me that I recently asked my favorite 7 year old if kids still do those hand-clapping songs. She didn’t really know what i was talking about which made me sad. I loved — LOVED — that stuff.

Anyway, I’m now searching through YouTube for the perfect rendition of “I am a Pretty Little Dutch Girl” and getting irrationally annoyed at children who can’t sing it correctly. It’s like my own personal American Idol/Gong Show. I’ve been angrily grunting and there’s been more than a few “OH COME ON!” I had high hopes for this cute one even though she sings “pretty as i can be” instead of “pretty as pretty can be” — but she’s too frenetic and, yeah. Booted off.

Seriously, people. Get your shit together and put up some quality “Pretty Little Dutch Girl” tracks or I’m leaving you behind for some “We’re Going to Kentucky.” Especially for the adorableness of this little one.

However, Katie Herzig’s rendition of “playmate” — “Forevermore” — is an utter delight. The first time I heard it, it was immediately added to my end of the year mix.

Amy Pascale is a founder of PopGurls and watches a lot of television, a lot. She likes to quote Lennie Briscoe ("If I were kidding you, I'd be wearing a fez and no pants"), Doctor Who ("The Angels have the Phonebox") and Cordelia Chase ("Tact is just not saying true stuff. I'll pass"). She's working on a Joss Whedon biography to come out in 2014. You can also follow her on twitter at twitter.com/amypop.

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