![]() "Yo Mama Yo Daddy Yo Greasy Grimey Granny" appear to be chanted without any accompanying action, except perhaps for rhythmical body movements. ("Brick Wall is probably much newer than "Yo Mama Yo Daddy".) "Yo Mama Yo Daddy Yo Greasy Grimey Granny" rhymes are chanted by themselves or are found in combination with other rhymes such as "Brick Wall Water Fall". ![]() Judging from YouTube video examples, and other online content, these chants appears to be rather widely known in the United States among children and youth regardless of race/ethnicity. I believe the text (words) and the textual structure of this rhyme are indicative of its African American origins. "Yo greasy grimey granny" (also known as "Your Greasy Grimey Granny" "Yo bald headed Granny", "Yo greasy stank granny" and similar titles) is a taunting (insult) chant/rhyme that begin with the words "Yo Mama Yo Daddy". Thanks also to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. The content of this post is provided for folkloric and cultural purposes. This pancocojams post provides information, comments, and examples of what I refer to as "yo greasy grimey granny" playground chants or verses in other playground chants and rhymes.
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