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In America, there has grown a certain tradition whereby various weeks are designated to honor one or another worthy cause. One of these occurs in February and is known as National Brotherhood Week. And when that week comes round, the Americans are expected to drop whatever they’re doing and love each other, or as we say nowadays, relate to each other. I’m sure that we all agree that we ought to love one another. And I do know that there are people in this world who do not love their fellow human beings and I hate people like that. So here is our own tribute to National Brotherhood Week.

Oh, the white folks hate the black folks,
And the black folks hate the white folks.
To hate all but the right folks
Is an old established rule.

But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week,
New Yorkers love the Puerto Ricans 'cause it's very chic.
It's fun to eulogize
The people you despise,
As long as you don't let em in your school.

Oh, the poor folks hate the rich folks,
And the rich folks hate the poor folks.
All of my folks hate all of your folks,
It's American as apple pie.

But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week,
Richard Nixon and John Lennon are dancing cheek to cheek.
Step up and shake the hand
Of someone you can't stand.
You can tolerate him if you try.

Oh, the Protestants hate the Catholics,
And the Catholics hate the Protestants,
And the Hindus hate the Moslems,
And everybody hates the Jews.

But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week,
It's National Everyone-smile-at-one-another-hood Week.
Be nice to people who
Are inferior to you.
It's only for a week, so have no fear.
Be grateful that it doesn't last all year!


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