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

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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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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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