Bippity Bippity Bop
1970s-present
Also known as Bippety Bop, Bappety Boo, Bibbity Bobbity Bop, Bippity Bop
A player in the center of a circle points at someone and says 'Bippity Bippity Bop'; the pointed player must say 'Bop' before the speaker finishes. Variants require the player and neighbors to form shapes (elephant, cow, etc.).
Known for
- Primary variant: pointer says only 'Bop!' — target must stay silent or be out.
- Elephant variant: pointed player makes trunk, two neighbors make ears.
- Other shapes: cow (udder + horns), washing machine, bunny, Jell-O.
- Youth-theater / drama-class staple before becoming an adult improv warm-up.