Dora, Boots and Authorial Intent

As big a presence as Dora has in our home, it was only a matter of time before she would influence theological discussion. Only slightly more annoying than Dora's oversized cranium (she looks like she's needs Bud Selig to investigate her for steroid use), is the Dora Theme song. However, this song has lately sparked some heated debate in our home. With a show that has mastered "spanglish" it can often be hard to tell what the lyrics are.

Charity and LetsSingIt.com both agree:

Dora, Dora, Dora the explorer

Boots and supercool exploradora

Marty Lloyd.com suggests:

Dora, Dora, Dora the explorer

Boots, that super cool explorer. Dora!

Blackcatter's World of TV Theme Song Lyrics suggests:

Dora, Dora, Dora the explorer

Boots is super cool.

Explore with Dora.

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Personally, I think it's:

Dora, Dora, Dora the explorer.

Boots, the supercool Casanova.

Charity would argue that the song is about Dora really, so the brief reference to Boots and then refocussing on Dora is consistent. I find that incredibly choppy.

While Marty Lloyd is willing to say that Boots is the super cool one, his use of Dora as an exclamation is a bit troubling.

Blackcatter makes some sense, however, if you've heard the song, it's a stretch to say the word "with" is in there.

Mine appears to make the most sense. It keeps the focus of the stanza on Boots. Though Casanova was Italian, the latin origins of the Spanish language keeps a sense of consistency. Though I do not believe Boots to be a philanderer, his flirtatious relationship with Isa makes the title appropriate slang.

It's a lot of fun for us to come to our own conclusions. Of course, the fun could be over if we just contacted Nickelodeon. Not to mention at least one of us would have to (gasp!) admit we are wrong!