Dreams of Gold by MMario


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The Song Challenge: Yes, Virginia, There Really Is A Pot O' Gold! -- (HONG KONG, China) A Hong Kong jeweler has opened his doors to what is possibly the world's most glamorous convenience -- a glittering golden bathroom complete with two 24-carat solid gold toilets. Having learned in school that Lenin had wanted to make gold toilets for the Russian people, Lam Sai-wing says he had long dreamed of creating the ultimate in lavish loos. Now the owner of a successful jewelers, Lam has finally turned his ideal dream into a $4.9 million reality. Replete with gold wash basins, toilet brushes, toilet paper holders, mirrors, chandeliers and even wall tiles and doors made of solid gold, the 45-year old businessman calls his creation "a combination of my thoughts and ideals". Inside the ceiling of the "ancient Roman-style" washroom is encrusted with ruby, sapphire, emerald and amber. However, visitors to Lam's luxury lavatory will find that it is open only to an exclusive few. Potential users will have to spend at least HK$1,000 (U.S.$138) on jewelry for the privilege to relieve themselves amid the finery. The restroom was not to everyone's taste though. "It's too wasteful, said one visitor. Others who had the opportunity to make a dazzling deposit were more appreciative of the marketing concept behind the convenience. Wang Xifeng, a visitor from mainland China, said she appreciated Lenin's vision and Lam's realization of it. "It's a good selling point," she said with a smile. "It's a dream come true." For a peek at the pot, click here!

Dreams of Gold by MMario

Lam Sai-Wing was a jeweler
Who had a golden Dream
That combined his thoughts with Lenin's ideals
Though it was a bit extreme, Lord, Lord!
Yes it was a bit extreme

Well Lenin wanted golden toilets
For the Russians or so he said;
His dream's come true in Hong Kong now
It's too bad Lenin's dead, Lord, Lord!
Yes, it's too bad Lenin's dead

This luxurious lavatory
Was not for everyone
It cost him over 4 million
Before his dream was done, Lord, Lord!
Before his dream was done.

Twenty-four Carat are the crappers!
Solid gold is this loo
For a thousand dollars Hong Kong
You can take a golden poo, Lord, Lord!
You can take a golden poo!