rats on a budget

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Posted 08-11-05 11:48
Yes the Matt Frewer Max Headroom introducing pop videos. Classics such as rats on a budget ~ get out of london ~ sensoria ~ out of the fire ~ germans ~ living in the usa and with all of Max's funny lines - the ones he speaks and the ones behind him!
Whatever happend to Tim the Producer?
What do you reckon Roy? Do you think Ch4 will release Max?



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thanks steve
 
MTV amateur Video contest.

Early 80's MTV had an amateur video contest. You could not have a recording contract. The group that won the contest won with the video and song "Rats on a budget". I remember in the video they actually had hamburgers in hamburger buns with feet and tail hanging out. I liked the video and would like to see/hear it again.
 
Rats on a budget

This song was recorded by Heat N Serve, I have the video off the 80's Max Headroom show, its hilarious! I've not been able to find an audio copy of it though, would love to get one.

"We're Americans, you know we love junk food
The commercials..they make it sound so good
We'd buy more and more if...????
Though it might not taste the way they say it should.

You deserve a pest today...it tastes better...Have it your way!
Our sandwiches, they only cost a dime and
We serve no pests...before its time

We say that Wendys, the Colonel, the Whopper and chicken McNuggets
Well there's no need to worry when you goin out to Rats on a Budget!


I love...rats on a budget.
Have one...with everything on it
You know...rats on a budget
Its time....time has finally come.

lyrics are not perfect or complete, oh well


..find
 
I know the name of this woman 🙂

Hi
I know the name of this woman, who sings the song "Rats on the Budget"
Majka Jezowska - she is from Poland. She lived in USA from 1982 where she sung in the international clubs in NY, Chicago and L.A. She was married to Tom Logan - amer. guitarist. In 1984 on the Music festival in Saint Tropez - France her video clip "Rats... " won the Grand Prix. Since mid 1980 she sings for children, very popular songs she has. You can find about her on her web site but everything there is in Polish language, but you can contact her, I think she will write to you with pleasure, English is not a problem.
www.majka.pl
So..... good luck 🙂 😎
Laura
 
Lyrics

Hi Folks,

I've tried to copy the lyrics after watching the video, so here goes!

Heat N Serve - Rats on a Budget

We're Americans, you know we love junk food
Cause commercials ... they make it sound so good
We'd buy more and more if the slogans are cool
Though it might not taste the way they say it should.

(b) You deserve a pest today ... It tastes better ... Have it your way!
Our sandwiches, they only cost a dime ... and we serve no pests ... before its time

We say that Wendys, or McDonalds, Fried Whoppers and Chicken McNuggets
So there's no need to worry if you scurry down to Rats on the Budget!

chorus -
I love ... Rats on a Budget ... have one ... with everything on it
You love ... Rats on a Budget ... It's time ... time has finally come.

Manny likes them fried and Davy eats them raw
Jimmy bites the tails and Suzy loves the claws
They taste of quality ... keep them coming back
Because our sandwiches are made of just pure Rat!

repeat (b)

Jack Spratt would eat no Rat ... His Sex Drive grew less potent
When he ate his first best (taste?) ... He performed at his best
Now he will eat only Rodent!

chorus

Everybody's eating them in Vietnam ... It's the only meat since we dropped the Bombs
Everybody's eating them in Mosambique ... Oh La La ... tetre Chic
When Privates in the Army do go bigger than Chiefs ... Nobody's asking ... where's the beef?
Cupid People saying it makes their meals complete ... Ratzaroni ... the San Francisos Beat

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It's a little tricky with the Singer's accent, but it's a great Song and Video!
 
Correct Lyrics for "Rats on a Budget"

These were difficult to put together, and took several attempts over 3 months.
I wanted to be sure these were correct for all you die hard "Rats on a Budget"
fans, like me. Enjoy!

Heat N Serve "Rats on a Budget" Lyrics

We're Americans - you know we love junk food.
Those commercials - make it sound so good.
We buy more and more if the slogans are cool.
Though it might not taste the way they say it should!

You deserve a pest today - it tastes better - have it your way.
Our sandwiches, they only cost a dime,
and we serve no pest - before its time!

You paid at Wendy's and the Colonels,
Fried Whoppers and Chicken McNuggets.
So there's no need to worry if you scurry down to Rats on a Budget!

I love - Rats on a Budget. Have one - with everything on it.
You love - Rats on a Budget. Its time - time has finally come.

Manny likes them fried and Davy eats them raw.
Jimmy bites the tails and Suzy loves the claws.
They taste of quality - keeps them coming back.
Because our sandwiches are made of just pure rat!

You deserve a pest today - it tastes better - have it your way.
Our sandwiches, they only cost a dime,
and we serve no pest - before its time!

Jack Spratt would eat no rat - his sex drive grew less potent.
When he ate his first pest - he performed at his best.
Now he will eat only rodent!

I love - Rats on a Budget. Have one - with everything on it.
You love - Rats on a Budget. Its time - time has finally come.

Everybody's eating them in Vietnam -
It's the only meat since we dropped the bombs
Everybody's eating them in Mozambique ...
Ooh La La - it's tre tre chic!

From privates in the army to commander-in-chiefs -
Nobody's asking - where's the beef?
A few good people say it makes their meals complete.
Rats-A-Roni - the San Francisco Treat.

You paid at Wendy's and the Colonels,
Fried Whoppers and Chicken McNuggets.
So there's no need to worry if you scurry down to Rats on a Budget!

RATS ON A BUDGET MENU
RATBURGER...10¢ RAT-KA-BOB..49¢
RATARONI....13¢ RATDOG.......8¢
RATATOUILLE.25¢ RATSICKLE....5¢
RATWURST....30¢ RATRAZZINI..28¢
MAC-N-RAT...12¢ RAT-COLA.....4¢

Now scurry off to YouTube to watch the video!
 
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