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If you ever find yourself reminiscing about childhood memories, there’s a good chance that the Diarrhea Song will come to mind. It might be gross, but it’s also undeniably fun! And if you’re a parent, passing on this song to your kids is a guaranteed way to make them laugh uncontrollably. So, let’s dive into the fascinating world of the Diarrhea Song and uncover its origins, lyrics, and some fun anecdotes!
What is the Diarrhea Song?
The Diarrhea Song gained popularity through the 1989 movie Parenthood. It features a few official verses, all of which revolve around the topic of…you guessed it, diarrhea! However, the real magic lies in creating your own hilarious lyrics that fit the song’s template. Trust me, it’s a blast!
The Official Lyrics from the Movie
The movie Parenthood opens with the Buckman family, led by Gil (played by Steve Martin), cruising down the road in their car. The gleeful kids in the backseat begin singing:
When you’re sliding into first and you’re feeling something burst... Diarrhea! Diarrhea! When you’re sliding into third and you feel a juicy turd... Diarrhea! Diarrhea! When you’re sliding into home and your pants are full of foam... Diarrhea! Diarrhea! When you’re sitting in a Chevy and your shorts are feeling heavy... Diarrhea!To get the tune and lyrics for yourself, I highly recommend watching the full clip below. It’s pure comedy gold!
Quick note: While Parenthood didn’t invent the Diarrhea Song, it certainly propelled its popularity. Kids who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s remember singing this tune long before the movie even came out. So, we can confidently say that the song predates the movie by several years. Parenthood deserves credit for bringing diarrhea into the mainstream!
Is there a Verse for Second Base in the Baseball Diarrhea Song?
Ah, the great debate about whether there’s a verse for second base in the baseball diarrhea song! Although the movie Parenthood doesn’t feature a second base verse, creative parents and internet users have come up with their own versions. Here are some popular ones:
- When you’re sliding into two, and your pants are filled with goo…
- When you’re sliding into second and you feel the toilet beckon…
- When you’re running into second and you need a disinfectant…
Feel free to make up your own second base lyric for the diarrhea song. If you have any clever ideas, let me know in the comments!
Add Your Own Lyrics!
Part of the beauty and charm of the Diarrhea Song lies in its flexibility beyond the official lyrics. Once you grasp the template and tune, the possibilities are endless. You can keep the entertainment flowing by adding more and more ridiculous and disgustingly funny verses!
Here are a few common extra verses that people have come up with:
- When you’re climbing up a ladder and you feel something splatter…
- When you’re swimming in a pool and you feel something cool…
- When you’re riding in a Chevy and you feel something heavy…
- When you’re climbing up a tree and it trickles down your knee…
- When you’re sitting on the commode, and your butt starts to explode…
- When you’re sitting down in class, and the teacher passes gas…
- When you’re sitting in the pool, and you feel something cool…
- When you’re exploding into the bowl, and there’s nothing on the roll…
- When you jump and do a flip, but you feel something drip…
Keep searching and brainstorming, and you’ll discover or create endless variations!
Another Famous Diarrhea Song
Perhaps you remember this one from your own childhood? It goes something like this:
Diarrhea, uh, uh, Diarrhea, uh, uh, People think it’s funny, but it’s really dark and runny Diarrhea, uh, uh, Diarrhea, uh, uh, People think it’s gross, but I eat it on my toast Diarrhea, uh, uh, Diarrhea, uh, uhThis song shares a very similar tune and lyrical melody with the baseball diarrhea song, with just a slight variation. It’s amazing how this catchy tune can take on different forms!
Other Fun Things to Know About the Movie Parenthood
Apart from being a classic film in its own right, Parenthood has a few more interesting tidbits worth sharing:
- The movie is actually based on the experiences of Ron Howard and the other producers as they navigated parenthood themselves.
- Surprisingly, Steve Martin didn’t become a parent until he was 67 years old in real life!
- While the movie and the popular NBC TV series Parenthood don’t tell the exact same story, the TV series takes inspiration from the 1989 film.
- You might be surprised to learn that a young Joaquin Phoenix is in the movie, credited as Leaf Phoenix.
If you’ve never seen Parenthood, here’s the official summary from IMDB:
“Three Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children – each in their own different style – and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.”
Wrapping Up
That wraps up everything you need to know about the Diarrhea Song! As far as we can tell, this poopy song existed long before the movie Parenthood. However, the movie surely brought it to the forefront of pop culture. With just four official verses in the film, countless variations of the song float around the internet. And the best part is that you can always create your own verses to make the song even more fun and, well, gross!
So, give it a try with your kids. I guarantee they’ll love it! And if you’ve learned something new today, scroll down to find out how you can keep up with more content from Ratingperson.
(And while you’re at it, check out the lyrics for another one of my favorite children’s songs, A Ram Sam Sam.)
