"This singing thing started out as a joke," Bambi says, laughing at the irony that has led her to a career in music. But after Bambi "picked up" her three "boys" from the University of Miami to form their ensemble the joke was over and then the real fun began.

Bambi describes the group as "alternative-lounge act": "We're a mix of Lawrence Welk and Frank Zappa." If its hard to imagine what that would sound like, yet you find it strangely funny, then you've tapped into the attraction of Bambi and the Boys. And, if you're a gay man, chances are you're going to like this group's style.

"We have a strong appeal to the homosexual public; our music is made for them," Bambi says. "It's campy and silly - like an old style cabaret act without the drag queens."

While you will find outrageous tales in Bambi and the Boys' CD, don't look for the group to go low. "We're clean! Sanitized for your protection," Bambi says. "We try to use our imagination instead of just quick fixes with dirty humor."

And what imagination the group has. Bambi and pianist Buck write almost all of the group's songs. Their inspiration can come from almost anywhere.

"One day, I was trying on a bra and realized, 'Hey, my boobs got bigger.' Then we thought wouldn't it be funny to have a secret agent with a DD," Bambi says. "That's where we got Double Agent DD. "

Where did Bambi develop her unique sense of humor? Before beginning her career as a singer, Bambi hosted a TV game show in Europe, where she also modeled and acted. But the Montana native continues to find plenty of humor in her new home, South Beach.

"It's kind of like the land of misfit toys," she says. But in South Beach, Bambi doesn't feel like a Charlie in a Box, nor like a hunted deer. In fact, Bambi and the Boys have been a smash, having played at South Beach gay clubs Warsaw and Swirl; the prestigious, Art Deco, Wolfsonian and the Jockey Club; and at the last two White Parties.

Bambi and the Boys also have their own Web site, on which you can get the skinny on Bambi's trio. (http://bohles.com/combox/bambi/)

Buck is listed as 18. His favorite movie is Uncle Buck; his TV show is Buck Rogers; and his favorite kind of teeth--buck, of course.

Chickeny bassist Bo says he's 16. His life fantasy is to spend an intimate weekend with Florence Henderson.

Billy is the wild child, says Bambi. At "18," Billy already has come to grips with his sexual orientation, which he lists as "whatever." Bambi says all three Boys are "straight." "They don't smoke. They don't drink," she says. "But I on the other hand ..."