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[–]jmkiii 126 points127 points ago*

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for the lazy...

Baby It's Cold Outside

I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside

I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside

This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in

So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry

My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar

So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry

Well Maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour

The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there

Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there

I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now

To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move a little closer

At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride

I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out

Ahh, but it's cold outside

C'mon baby

I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside

The answer is no - Ooh baby, it's cold outside

This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in

So nice and warm -- Look out the window at that storm

My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look so delicious

My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore

My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips look delicious

Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before

I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there

Say, lend me your comb - It's up to your knees out there

You've really been grand - Your eyes are like starlight now

But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me

There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Making my life long sorrow

At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died

I really can't stay - Get over that old out

Ahh, but it's cold outside

Baby it's cold outside

Brr its cold...

It's cold out there

Cant you stay awhile longer baby

Well... I really shouldn't... alright

Make it worth your while baby

Ahh, do that again...

Edit: Formatting

[–]GLeD 162 points163 points ago

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You guys don't watch old movies do you? "What's in this drink" is often said by characters in movies from around the same time this was written to indicate they're getting a little drunk. The whole point of the song is that she WANTS to stay, but she's worried about what everyone else (family) will think of her.

[–]JorgeCS 42 points43 points ago

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Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner!

[–]Kuonji 6 points7 points ago

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And I was enjoying the circlejerk so much! Phooey.

[–]PedanticDouchebag 0 points1 point ago

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Came here to say this. Lovely work.

[–]rotorkq 175 points176 points ago

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Considering that the song was written in 1944 and Rohypnol was first synthesized in 1972, I suspect "what's in this drink" refers to alcohol.

[–]thebrew221 67 points68 points ago

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My good friend Mickey, better known as chloral hydrate, would like a word with you

[–]PatatjeOorlog 8 points9 points ago

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from the Wikipedia article.

"Chloral hydrate is not a controlled substance in the United Kingdom"

WTF? ಠ_ಠ

[–]phreakymonkey 13 points14 points ago

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Have you seen British people? It's the only way they can reproduce.

[–]drewsus 0 points1 point ago

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And the rest of the song?

[–]allied14 3 points4 points ago

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Attempted seduction and date rape.

[–]Lil_Boots1 0 points1 point ago

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Rohypnol is not the only drug that counts as date rape. And really, depending on where you are, plying someone with alcohol in order to have sex with them is legally considered rape. We can discuss whether this is enforceable, but legally speaking, this is describing rape no matter what drug it is.

[–]agentfuse 11 points12 points ago

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lend me your coat

[–]Scherzkeks 0 points1 point ago

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ears

[–]Sarahmint 13 points14 points ago

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could "Say, what's in this drink?" mean she was starting conversation?

[–]jmkiii 8 points9 points ago

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Could be entirely innocent. I am really just assuming that is what the OP was referring to.

[–]cthulhu8 16 points17 points ago

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ANCIENT ALIENS

[–]MonkeysDontEvolve 23 points24 points ago

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I interpret it as, they have been drinking and he added a little extra booze to her cocktail. Not exactly wrong, but not really playing by the rules either.

[–]anotherkeebler 22 points23 points ago

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It wasn't even that: She was feeling relaxed and frisky, and was coyly trying to blame it on liquor rather than her own natural feelings—which women weren't much allowed to have back in 1944.

[–]simplystunned 4 points5 points ago

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It might be cold outside but it's getting hot in here.

[–]Asdayasman 2 points3 points ago

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Came here hoping for this post, so I could avoid taking my hand out of the warmth and typing, to find it, BUT HERE I AM, THANKING A STRANGER.

FUCK.

[–]phreakymonkey 0 points1 point ago

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Why were you masturbating in the first place?

[–]Asdayasman 0 points1 point ago

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I could say I had my legs crossed, any my hand sandwiched between them, but what can I say, lyrics turn me on.

[–]mozdef8484 1 point2 points ago

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Kinda creepy, but you can infer that she's into it too. On a related note this is the best version of the song, hands down.

[–]PedanticDouchebag 0 points1 point ago

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You, good sir/madam, are a person of exquisite taste.

[–]SirSandGoblin 0 points1 point ago

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[–]lovetape 0 points1 point ago

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That wasn't the only 'curious' song back in the day.

How about this classic from 1928 Let's Do It:

Birds do it, bees do it
Even educated fleas do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

In Spain, the best upper sets do it

Lithuanians and Latts do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

The Dutch in old Amsterdam do it
Not to mention the Fins
Folks in Siam do it - think of Siamese twins

Some Argentines, without means, do it
People say in Boston even beans do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

Romantic sponges, they say, do it
Oysters down in oyster bay do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

Cold Cape Cod clams, 'gainst their wish, do it
Even lazy jellyfish, do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

Electric eels I might add do it
Though it shocks em I know
Why ask if shad do it - Waiter bring me
"shad roe"

In shallow shoals English soles do it
Goldfish in the privacy of bowls do it
Let's do it, let's fall in love

[–]tezzer99 2 points3 points ago

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Joan Jett did a cover of this on the Tank Girl soundtrack (1996): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvFISpND6Bs

[–]diggydoc 0 points1 point ago

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Lithuanians and Latts, yaaay _^

[–]RedditEntendre -1 points0 points ago*

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TIL 50 No's and a Yes is a Yes!!

[–]PFCDoofles 0 points1 point ago

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It's a different time now. It used to be totes acceptable to be pushy.

[–]tvc_15 66 points67 points ago*

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in defense of "baby it's cold outside"....i think it's a beautiful song. it's pretty much the opposite of rapey. she's making excuses so she doesn't look like a "slut" even though she really wants to stay. it was the 40's after all and society was big into shaming women for pre-marital sex.

[–]FlatBot 87 points88 points ago

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Regardless of anyone's interpretation of the lyrics as to whether this song is about date rape, or not; the record companies would not have made a song about rape. It is not a rape song. It is meant to be about a man's persistence in getting some, the woman trying to preserve her perceived virtue, but ultimately giving in to the man.

He is not a gentlemen. He is being pushy, she really does like him and ultimately consents (She sings with him "ah but it's cold outside" embracing his excuse).

Jesus Christ people, if it were up to you, everyone would be in prison on rape charges. Now just lighten the fuck up and enjoy this old-ass song that is not about rape.

[–]CrimsonKing32 5 points6 points ago

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No rape songs you say?

[–]FlatBot 2 points3 points ago

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No, I didn't say that. I said "would not have made" as in, in the 1940s. Without clicking, I'm guessing you posted "Date Rape" by Sublime?

[–]paulsonator28 3 points4 points ago

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Wonderful!

[–]turmacar 0 points1 point ago

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Much like they would never release an album with marijuana on the cover?

(I agree with you, just saying, things slip past)

[–]PedanticDouchebag 0 points1 point ago

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"A gentleman is simply a patient wolf." - Lana Turner

[–]mdalin 18 points19 points ago

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Wait a second... Why does she want to borrow his comb? What does that have to do with anything? The plot thickens.....

[–]il_pleut 16 points17 points ago

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sex hair?

[–]pile_alcaline 1 point2 points ago

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What we need, is a strike hair!

[–]m4n715 9 points10 points ago

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She wants to fix her hair, it's another excuse to avoid leaving, which is what the whole song is about. He wants her to stay, she wants to stay, but she's worried what people will think... it was written in the 1940's when people cared about that sort of thing.

[–]agentfuse 8 points9 points ago

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It's actually "lend me your coat" (following "you'll freeze to the bone out there)

[–]m4n715 2 points3 points ago

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That does make more sense, but I like my explanation better.

[–]agentfuse 1 point2 points ago

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it was definitely a good one.

[–]Andaliter 1 point2 points ago

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I think that makes you right.

[–][deleted] 106 points107 points ago

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Jesus you've put way too much thought into this. She's saying she should leave, because she's suppose to be a lady, good and pure. However, she's failing at resisting temptation. The end. No rape. This happens to the best of us all the time. Quit overreacting.

[–]ScienceParty 7 points8 points ago

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It's a joke!

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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Reddit's jokes are too advanced for me

[–]ScienceParty 1 point2 points ago

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Yes and this post should probably have been posted in /r/funny instead of /r/WTF, but maybe it wasn't funny enough

[–]Lockski 4 points5 points ago*

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DATE RAPE

oh god sorry that just spurted out. It'll never happen again.

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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So... Our current rape law, which considers intoxicated consent invalid, is an unacceptable violation of positive autonomy?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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It was written in 1944. Current rape laws don't apply.

[–]HARDonE 13 points14 points ago

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[–]candre23 5 points6 points ago

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i like this version the best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp3UoqOkFJo&feature=related

That is the correct answer. Zooey Deschanel has a wonderful voice.

Wonderful other things as well.

[–]Dottn 0 points1 point ago

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True. And True.

[–]Sarahmint 0 points1 point ago

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DESTRUCTO, is that you? http://www.hardfest.com/ for the lazy

[–]kittyfractals -1 points0 points ago

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[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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This is reddit, silly. You're not allowed to like Glee here.

[–]lncontheivable 6 points7 points ago

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She doesn't want to go, but societal pressures dictate that she play hard to get or be labelled a loose woman.

[–]orthag 2 points3 points ago

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There are two things that make everything funnier. Live chickens and puppets.

[–]MemeTLDR 29 points30 points ago

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Not rape. She clearly states that she will have another drink multiple times. If anything this man should be celebrated for his persistent victory!

[–]EricTboneJackson 25 points26 points ago*

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Very sexy song. If you haven't heard the Ray Charles and Betty Carter version, you haven't really heard it.

Nothing creepy about it. Yes, she enumerates all the reasons why she should go, but she clearly doesn't want to go. At the end of every stanza she says something like "maybe just one drink more". She talks about what a great time she's having, how irresistible his "spell" is, and why she ought to say no.... but maybe another half drink first...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Thanks. That is the only version I have ever heard, and I wish to hear no others, thank you.

Though after the whole "what's in this drink" discussion above, I could have done without this ad appearing when I clicked your link...

[–]od_9 0 points1 point ago

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I'm a huge fan of the Tom Jones / Cerys Matthews Version

Edit: I just watched the video [in the past I've only listened to the album version], he actuallyd does slip something into her drink.

[–]vardiman -2 points-1 points ago

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Thanks for that link. I love this song, but never heard their version somehow. I too noticed just this year how rapey this song seems. It really reminds me of a childrens' book my kids have called The Spider and the Fly. :) Good stuff.

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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You only hear the white people singing it.

[–]Spedtastic 2 points3 points ago

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okay...so?

[–]dantepicante 7 points8 points ago

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I wrote this one day a long time ago. I had never really done any creative writing. I started to feel really creepy towards the end. Enjoy:

It's Cold in Here Too

Jane was beginning to realize how little she was interested in Steve. He had seemed like a great guy at the bar. Attractive, witty, definitely a smooth talker. He'd managed to take her attention away from how many drinks he'd been buying for her. When he offered a ride home she didn't even think to say no-- the long walk home wasn't a thrilling premise in December in Vermont. When Steve mentioned that his place was on the way and they should go up for a nightcap, it raised some alarms in her head, but what could one last drink hurt?

But now she was in an uncomfortable situation. She'd had noticed in the car that he and she had different definitions of "on the way," but at that point felt obligated to have a drink. They'd barely made their way into his small house when Steve had made his move. He stuck his arms inside her jacket and pulled her body against his by her hips. Instinctively she pushed him away as he sloppily kissed her neck.

"I really can't stay," she said, finally breaking free of his grasp.

"But baby, it's cold outside," he replied with a wink.

Clearly he wasn't getting it.

"I've got to go... away" she said, making her way to the door.

"But baby, it's cold outside," he repeated more firmly, placing himself in her path.

Jane smiled weakly. "This evening has been-"

"Been hoping that you'd drop in," Steve interrupted with a sly smile.

Jane realized then why he'd seemed so familiar in the bar. She'd seen him around town... in the supermarket, the drug store - had he been following her?

She decided to play it cool and not escalate the situation. "...so very nice," she continued.

He moved in close to her and took her hand. Could he really think this was going to happen?

"I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice."

He could. Jane was getting nervous at this point. Maybe he'd let her go if he knew she had people waiting for her?

"My mother will start to worry..." she said, twisting her warm hand from his grip.

He casually stepped aside a flipped a switch and a gas fireplace behind her turned on. "Beautiful, whats your hurry?" he asked with a slight grin as the fire reflected in his slightly maniacal eyes.

"My father will be pacing the floor," she insisted, looking at him pleadingly.

He looked past her, into the fire. "Listen to the fireplace roar."

There was the slight chance she could get around him and to the door. "So, really," she said with a nervous laugh as she shuffled quickly around him, "I'd better scurry."

She was almost out of his reach when he took her hand again and swung her onto a leather loveseat. "Beautiful," he said sternly, "please don't hurry." It was clear that he wasn't going to let her leave without her giving in a little.

"Well... maybe just a half a drink more".

He looked at her intently for several seconds, studying her face. He smiled. "Put some records on while I pour," he instructed, gesturing to his vinyl collection and record player across the room, opposite the door.

Steve waited until she started fiddling with the record player before he wheeled a bar cart next to the fireplace.

Jane began to plan her escape. She could scream for help, but what if he turned violent? She had no idea how crazy he was. Still, maybe screaming for help was the best choice. She murmured to herself "the neighbors might think-"

"Baby, it's bad out there," Steve interrupted from right behind her, gesturing to the window. It was snowing lightly. He handed her a drink that seemed to fizz a bit more than it should have. He stared at her until she gave in and took a decent sip.

"Say, what's in this drink?"

He looked back outside and ignored the question. "No cabs to be had out there."

Jane started to feel very tired. Her legs started to tingle

"I wish... I knew how..." she started, suddenly very woozy.

Steve took Jane in his arms. She was glad for it, it was getting difficult to stand. "Your eyes are like starlight now," he whispered in her ear.

"to break this spell" she continued, her arms beginning to go numb.

He smiled. "I'll take your hat," he said softly, holding her steady and brushing her hat onto the floor. "Your hair looks swell." He guided her across the room and onto the couch.

Jane felt loopy and tired. "I ought to say 'no, no, no, sir.'", she murmured.

"Mind if i move in closer?" Steve asked. He didn't wait for an answer.

She pushed at him feebly. "At least I'm gonna say that I tried".

He grinned at her. "What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?"

"I really... can't... stay" she trailed off, trying to roll off the couch.

"Oh baby, don't hold out. Baby it's cold outside"

"Baby it's cold outside," she repeated, barely audible.

[–]Nog64 0 points1 point ago

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Sounds like you should write the second half based on the lyrics from this song.

[–]scared2mosh 0 points1 point ago

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Bwahahahah

[–]violinnerd 1 point2 points ago

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I had the same reaction to reading the translated lyrics of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana."

My favorite: May the gods grant what I have in mind: that I may loose the chains of her virginity.

or

Cupid flies everywhere seized by desire. Young men and women are rightly coupled. The girl without a lover misses out on all pleasures, she keeps the dark night in the depth of her heart; It is a most bitter fate.

[–]Kloebear02 1 point2 points ago

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You know I did the same thing at work a couple weeks ago, I told my guy co workers that it sounded like he was trying to take advantage of her. They just called me crazy, but you.....you understand me.

[–]majesticspaceduck 1 point2 points ago

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Have you ever listened to Santa Baby? that woman is ridiculous

[–]addmoreice 4 points5 points ago

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[–]scared2mosh 2 points3 points ago

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I've always called it the date rape carol...

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[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago

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you say it like it's a bad thing, sweetcakes. Now, come sit on pep-pep's lap and finish your eggnog.

[–]informationmissing 3 points4 points ago

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You had to read them? Haven't you heard the song?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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Chicks dig guys that insist of having an intercourse with them.

[–]AKA_Squanchy 0 points1 point ago

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Haters gone hate!

[–]Draygon_Slayer 0 points1 point ago

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Whenever I hear this song I think of Elf. Thanks for ruining that for me, Reddit :/

[–]luisito82 0 points1 point ago

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I'll tell you whats in the drink . . . RAPE!!!

[–]kingzilch 0 points1 point ago

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Some people just have rape on the brain.

[–]thefamilyjules42 0 points1 point ago

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I heard this song on a Christian radio station today.

[–]spion23 0 points1 point ago

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RIGHT! i just had this realization this year! Thought i was the only one

[–]NoctGent 0 points1 point ago

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HAHAHHHAHA. Was listening to Sinatra radio on pandora at a holiday party on saturday and it came on. We all started joking about how bad he wants to FUCK.

[–]lurker_becomes_lurkd 0 points1 point ago

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It's not really a song that is hard to understand the singing anyway.

[–]whiskywildcard 0 points1 point ago

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I worked at old navy years ago and it was on the playlist. I have called it the date rape Xmas song ever since.

[–]Buttock 0 points1 point ago

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Always knew this song was rapey...went to look up the lyrics again.

Really?

[–]Werewolfgirl34 0 points1 point ago

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I get that it's a matter of historical context, but that doesn't make the song sound any less creepy to the modern listener.

[–]iceagecoming 0 points1 point ago

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Oh god! What a creep dude.

[–]bratty_ash 0 points1 point ago

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I have called this THE DATE RAPE CHRISTMAS SONG for years. YEARS!

[–]LocalMadman -1 points0 points ago

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The Date Rape Christmas Song!

[–]EmptyAndFrantic 0 points1 point ago

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Wow, I didn't think that some people really thought this song was about rape until I saw this post. o.O

[–]sauraelanthier 0 points1 point ago

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This song was cute ... back when it was released. Date rape was a socially accepting phenomenon back then. These days, I am just creeped out when more remakes get made of this song.

[–]ubermonkey -1 points0 points ago

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Amusingly, the version on the Christmas record from She & Him has the parts reversed, which renders M. Ward the passive character and paints Deschanel as the maybe-date-rapey party.

[–]agentfuse 0 points1 point ago

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I love that version!

[–]ragoff -1 points0 points ago

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All right, this is fucking creepy, like I woke up in some alternate universe. See, all my life I've listened to Bing Crosby & Doris Day do this song. But when I go looking for a link, even the ones that say Bing & Doris are really Johnny Mercer & Margaret Whiting. And I've never even heard of either of them!

[–]logboy -1 points0 points ago

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I downloaded some old episodes of "The Muppet Show" to use in my English lessons.

One of them was hosted by a ballet dancer named Rudolph Nureyev, and there was a skit where Miss Piggy attempts to sexually assault him in a steam room as they sing this song.

It was surprisingly graphic for a "kids" show and I ended up skipping past that part as they were Grade 6 students. Miss Piggy was trying to pull off his towel and was crawling on top of him.

I forgot how "adult" The Muppet Show could be at times.

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I hated teachers like you.

[–]Andaliter 1 point2 points ago

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That's right Hyena Clit, fuckin tell him.

[–]skhizm34 -1 points0 points ago

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It's just a fun date-rape song for the holidays. I enjoy it year round.

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[–]EmptyAndFrantic -1 points0 points ago

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Misogyny? Okay, I'm really not understanding that. What about it is misogynistic?

[–]agentfuse -4 points-3 points ago

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Downvote everything that could possibly paint this beloved Christmas song in a bad light!

[–]Letsgetitkraken -5 points-4 points ago

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GOD DAMMIT! Enough of these bullshit posts that belong in /r/anythingotherthanwtf There is nothing wtf about that gay fucking song. The fact that you added the gif from Sesame ST in an attempt to karma whore your ineptitude is the only wtf worthy thing about this post.