Cashmere and parsnips and medical dramas
Popcorn in cinemas, silken pyjamas
Discussions on whether Prince Charles should be king
Are some of my very unfavourite things

Red Bull, white chocolate and blue curaçao
Salad that’s served with no dressing or mayo
Switchbacks and carousels, see-saws and swings
Some more of my very unfavourite things

Some will prize them
Idolise them
They will be someone’s wont
But they’re not for me and below you will see
What some most enjoy –
I don’t!

Rhythmic gymnastics and synchronised swimming
Newspaper articles on health and slimming
Phone-ins and chat shows and Meissen and Ming
Are numbered among my unfavourite things

Romcoms, choux pastry, umbrellas and chilli
Stencils on paintwork and anything frilly
Butterscotch, butterflies flapping their wings
Now you know all my unfavourite things

Some adore them
Save up for them
And they’ll dismiss this rant
But though they may love the things listed above
I’m sorry to say –
I can’t!

My Favourite Things (original lyric)

Words: Oscar Hammerstein II

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favourite things

Cream coloured ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favourite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favourite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favourite things
And then I don't feel so bad!