Thu. 12/22 - Where Did "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" Come From?

We dive into the origins and enduring popularity of that most classic of Christmas Carols, “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells.” Plus, Stephen Spielberg has officially apologized to sharks for Jaws. And a note on our holiday programming.

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Links:

• Jingle Bells, Batman Smells: The History of a Children's Classic (CBR)
• I Asked 64,182 People About “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”. Here's What I Found Out. (Tom Scott, YouTube)
• The Secret True History Of 'Jingle Bells, Batman Smells' (Cracked)
• Considering History: The Forgotten Meanings Behind Classic Holiday Songs (Saturday Evening Post)
• I Love You, You Hate Me | Official Trailer (Peacock, YouTube)
• Steven Spielberg Would Like To Apologize For Making Everyone Hate Sharks (BuzzFeed News) 
• Steven Spielberg would like to profusely apologize to sharks for Jaws (A/V Club) 
• BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs
• Jackson Bird on Twitter

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