A friend I've known for years is named Dixie. Years ago, before I became the proper gentlemen I am today, (/sarcasm)
I used to whistle or sing that song everytime I saw her.
I truly appreciate that she took it for the joke that it was. I would have been highly embarrased if she clenched her tiny fist and popped me in the eye.
I've known several Dixies...they were all babes.