Posh! facts for kids

"Posh!" is a fun, upbeat song. It comes from the famous 1968 movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The talented Sherman & Sherman wrote this song. It talks about a popular idea that the word "posh" means "Port Out, Starboard Home." This idea is actually a myth! In the movie, "Grandpa Potts" sings the song. He is played by Lionel Jeffries. He sings it while being carried away in his outhouse. He thinks it's an exciting adventure. That is, until he meets the villain, Baron Bombhurst, in a place called Vulgaria.

Song Details

In the Movie

The song "Posh!" is a lively part of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang movie. It adds a lot of humor to the story. Grandpa Potts sings it during an unexpected journey. He believes he is going on a grand adventure. The song's lyrics playfully mention the "Port Out, Starboard Home" idea. This phrase was thought to explain the word "posh." It was said to describe the best cabins on old ships. These cabins were on the cooler side when traveling to India.

On Stage

"Posh!" is also a big part of the stage musical versions. These shows came out in 2002 and 2005. In the musical, Grandpa sings the song in a different setting. He sings it to the children in the family dining room. He is not being kidnapped at this point. An extra part was added to the song for the stage show. This new part tells the story of Grandpa's journey from Liverpool. The song is sung a few times throughout the musical. It acts as Grandpa's leitmotif. This means it's a special musical theme that plays whenever he is around.