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The Song Challenge:   The Case of the Cheerio Highwayman -- TACOMA, Washington (AP) -- Seven-yearr-old Perley King got into big trouble for driving off in his sister's car in search of his favorite cereal. But he's getting his Cheerios.  Early on April 1, while other family members slept, Perley and his dog, Bear, climbed into the car. Relying on skills learned at a computer game, the boy drove three miles in search of a food store.  In his drive to fame, Perley navigated some of the city's busiest streets by alternately stepping on the gas pedal, then climbing on the seat to steer, chugging along toward the food store.  The spin landed Perley in hot water, but also earned him television appearances and buckets of newspaper ink. His single-minded devotion to his favorite breakfast cereal will also have material rewards.  Representatives from Minnesota-based General Mills planned to visit Perley, his parents, Dwayne and Jeanne King, and six brothers and sisters at their Tacoma home this week. It means Perley can look forward to a year's supply of Cheerios and other surprises. He also may receive a new bicycle.  "So he'll never have to drive to the store again," said General Mills spokeswoman Liv Lane.


Cereal Blues by Bardford

Bardford's Comments:  Once again, I am in awe. Breakfast songs are the most important songs of the day, and you folks have supplied much more than the recommended daily allowance. You slay me! You are killers! Cereal killers! Sorry, getting a little flaky there.  With apologies to Johnny Cash, I respectfully bring to the table the following:

Early one morning after makin' my bed
I took a shot of milk and went to get myself fed.
Looked in the cupboard for my cereal
Weren't no Cheerios for to make me a meal.

I was hungry so I took the key
Of my big sister's brand new LTD.
I started that car and stood up on the seat
Ever-lovin' puppy dog down at my feet.

Cruisin' 90 goin' over that hill
We got pulled over by Policeman Bill.
I made a good run but I run too slow
Ain't gonna taste no yummy oaty O's.

When I was arrested I was dressed in black
Star Wars jammies with Darth Vader on the back.
Cop said- "Seven years is much too young to drive,
You and Bear are lucky that you're still alive."

Yes, Oh yes my name is Perley King
If you've got a warrant you better show me that thing.
I'm just a kid but you can't give me no blame
I learned to drive from a Nintendo game.

Sent to my bedroom I guess I'd be there still
But in walks the CEO of General Mills.
Perley King your name is world-renowned
The Cheerio-lovin' kid they chased all over town.

The man he smiled as the flashbulbs popped:
'The flow of Cheerios will never stop.'
Rest of my life I'm gonna get up early
Stuff Honey-Nut Cheerios into Perley.

Come all you hungry kids and listen unto me
Play on Nintendo and learn to drive an LTD.


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