Wikipedia says this song was probably written by a dude named Augustin, in 1679. It's in old comedies and sounds like a joke today, but it's a real traditional German folk tune. It is usually heard as part of a medley, as in this painful, yet satisfying example:
These ladies aren't just joking around. They give us the full, convincing, straight-faced performance:
Orchestral variations by Hummel -- is this intended for adults?
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