Lyrics to my ‘Wiki’ Song

I like Wikipedia 

Not that wicked media 

Although I’ll quickly cede to ya 

I’ve read The York Times. 

What is Wikipedia? 

It’s a ’cyclopedia 

Content that’s free ta ya 

Almost all the time. 

 Did you know that the name “Wikipedia” is a port-man-teau? 

A linguistic blend? 

With “wiki” on the front; and

“encyclopedia” at the end. 

(“Wiki” is Hawaiian for quick

I think that’s pretty slick.

But if I’d had my pick. 

I would have named it “Bob.”) 

Oh, I like Wikipedia 

Not that wicked media 

Although I’ll quickly cede to ya 

I read The York Times 

The nice thing about “Wikipedia” is that I can alter its content. 

Make dead people a-live 

Or change the Battle of Hastings

to 19-45

. . . 

I like Wikipedia 

Not that wicked media 

Although I’ll quickly cede to ya 

I’ve read the New York Times.