The Mikado of the title character as a disrespectful representation of the revered Meiji Emperor; Japanese theatre was prohibited from depicting the emperor on stage. Japanese Prince Komatsu Akihito, who saw an 1886 production in London, took no offence. When Prince Fushimi Sadanaru made a state visit in 1907, the British government banned performances of "The Mikado" from London for six weeks, fearing that the play might offend him – a manoeuvre that backfired when the prince complained that he had hoped to see "The Mikado" during his stay. A Japanese journalist covering the prince's stay attended a proscribed performance and confessed
What a Way to Go (song) "I got hogtied by a hooker in Ohio," from the song's chorus, was edited to replace the word "hooker" with "redhead." What a Way to Go (song) "What a Way to Go" is a song written by Bobby David and Jim Rushing. It was originally recorded by Bobby Borchers in 1977. It was later recorded by American country music artist Ray Kennedy. It was released in November 1990 as the first single and title track from his debut album, "What a Way to Go". The song reached number 10 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February