The Story About a Bachelor Named Johnny

Authors Notes:

Going through The Nursery Rhyme Book, I found a song called “Johnny Shall Wear a Bonnet”. From further research, I believe it was a song written long ago in England. The original song is posted below. It is about a boy named Johnny who is going to the fair with his parents. He gets fully ready and seems to be well put together. There is another person in the story who is familiar to Johnny and his family. The only problem is, the person is unsure if there is love between Johnny and them self.  I put a modern day twist to this song and decided that Johnny would be some what of a “Bachelor”. He would go on several dates and pick who he wanted to see again…. Although he did find someone special, he receives an ironic end.

Johnny shall have a new bonnet,

And Johnny shall go to the fair,

And Johnny shall have a new ribbon

To tie up his bonny brown hair.

And why may not I love Johnny?

And why may not Johnny love me?

And why may not I love Johnny?

As well as another body?

And here's a leg for a stocking,

And here is a foot for a shoe,

And he has a kiss for his daddy,

And two for his mammy, I trow.

And why may not I love Johnny?

And why may not Johnny love me?

And why may not I love Johnny

As well as another body?

Picture most famously associated with "Jonny shall have a new bonnet".  Picture credit to Mamalisa . 

There once was a man named Johnny. He had once been married. He had a divorce, and was ready to get back on the horse, and find his new honey. Johnny asked a few of his friends if they knew of any single woman looking for potential relationships. A week went by and Johnny was informed that there were ten women, who would go on a date with him. He became so excited that he went out and bought ten different suits, one for each one of his dates. After two weeks Johnny had gone on all ten dates. He then sat at home, and began to think of who he would like to ask out on another date. He made a list describing each woman so he wouldn’t become further confused.

Date 1: Emma is three years older than me.

Date 2: Tiffany only cares about materialistic things.

Date 3: Regan is into sports, but smokes everyday.

Date 4: Sarah can only speak French. (awkward because

            I can’t speak French)

Date 5: Olivia is taller than me, even without heels.

Date 6: Penny can only talk in acronyms.

Date 7: Julia…She had the best smile, and continued a

            good conversation.

Date 8: Yasmin is still hung over her ex. (She clearly

             tried to make her ex jealous)

Date 9: Victoria was nine years younger than me.

Date 10: Amanda likes to be in the gym for 18 hours of

              a day.

He then decided that Julia, his seventh date was the perfect match for him. He believed the date went well, and was confident he would receive another. Johnny then sent a gift to Julia’s house that contained a pair of earrings. He wrote a note which said “Here are some earrings, hope to receive a “ring” from you”. Time flew by, but no call ever came. He then sat and wondered why she never called. He then called Julia and asked if she received his gift. Julia told him that she did get the earrings, but thought Johnny was too corny for her. Johnny questioned if he would ever love anyone, or if anyone would ever love him.

The End.

Bibliography:

"Johnny Shall Have a New Bonnet" from The Nursery Rhyme Book by Andrew Lang. Web Source. Pg 93-94