How Can I Refuse

by the-CHELO

You ever heard of that saying: What goes in Arkham stays in Arkham? No? Neither do the inmates. Especially the notorious Joker, Riddler, and Penguin as they take the opportunity to break out and return to their longing ambitions over Gotham City. If you know The Princess and The Pauper, then not only are you old, but you will also know the song of this parody!

The Oddest Way To Make A Comeback: Become Inspired By An Old Barbie Movie. I do not own the Princess And The Pauper or Batman. I do own this parody though, ha ha! Enjoy!

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The Joker:

I've been japing,

I've been whooping,

I've been jittering with glee,

After ten long months of waiting for the cue!

'Cause today we are escaping!

For I found a set of keys,

They were lying near, so how could I refuse? hehehehahaha!

The Penguin:

I'm returning home a kingpin,

Hunger blazing like fire,

Just what better guvnor could a city choose?

I'm the ruler who will rule her,

Make Gotham my empire!

And I'll perch the nest, for how could I refuse?

The Riddler:

Fail every trial,

And fumble every tier!

Yield in defeat to The Riddler's frontier.

Falter before the world's smartest addressee.

All hail me!~

The Penguin:

And by conquering the city I get all that I desire.

Like grand wealth,

Excellent stealth,

And urban views!

The Joker:

Although Gotham can seem grimy,

Her dark beauty is to admire.

I gaze toward her, thinking,

"How can I refuse?"

Harley Quinn:

Yep, except there's one teeny prob, Puddin.

The Joker:

That's Mister Puddin to you!

Two-Face:

Right, it seems that the Batwing was spotted approaching the island, perchance arriving here in seven minutes.

The Riddler:

What?! Planning to meddle before we take leave?! Who does he think he is?

Clay Face:

Uh, Batman?

The Riddler:

You simpering simpleton!

Mad Hatter:

Oh, but he is Batman! The Dark Knight! The Caped Crusader! The Winged Avenger! The World's Greatest-

The Penguin:

-Silencio!

No! I won't let go!

This noble bird won't be deterred because some vermin wants to keep up his sideshow!~

(THE SCOUT TRIO PAUSE)

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The Joker:

Ah!...It's...A-temporary setback!

It's a momentary lapse!

But conveniently my ego doesn't bruise.

On the kickoff of my comeback I will show them who's the boss,

You can bet your Bullock I'll be on the news!~

The Riddler:

Yes, suppose a lure is set up,

And the Bat falls for the bait.

Then I trap him,

Draw the drapes and spill the ruse!

Then the dunce will urge a motive,

Behind my duplicitous checkmate,

And I'll smugly tell him,

"How can I refuse?"

The Penguin:

When our escapade's accomplished,

I'll have a statue made of stone,

And that meddlesome Batman can kiss my shoe!

For complete control of Gotham will be mine and mine alone,

If the crown should fit then how can I refuse?

ALL:

So get ready with the laugh gas and pop open the champagne,

When you're ploy's an enigma you never lose.

Yes before this chapter closes,

We'll be bigger and worse than Bane!

It's a grueling job but how can we refuse;

How can we refuse!

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This was my favorite song in the film (then again, most of my favorites are sung by villains) and I wanted to create a rendition with my Rogues Gallery. Yeah yeah I know! I've been gone for months! Hopefully this time, I won't disappear so abrupt. Please leave a comment if you enjoyed it or not. Any feedback is good feedback! You want to to see more Batman Parodies, just check out my page