
Okay, it’s Christmas. But there are a bunch of readers who aren’t eating a holiday ham or tearing wrapping paper off of presents or sitting on stray pine needles. There’s something for you, too. There are 3 somethings, all from comedic mastermind and nice Jewish boy Adam Sandler. Popular since Part I’s release in 1994, followed by two sequels in 1999 and 2002, these anthemic lists, known simply as “The Hanukkah Song,” are brimming with hilarity and precious rhyme. Need a confidence boost this Christmas? “One day of presents? // Hell no, we get eight crazy nights!” Sandler ensures, with a traditional celebratory “hey!” every few lines.
Ownership of tribesmen and clever detachment abound the sing-song tune. “OJ Simpson, not a Jew” in Part I, and yes, “still not a Jew” in Part II. Other honorable clarifications: “So many Jews are in showbiz // Tom Cruise isn’t — but I heard his agent is!” and “Mary Tyler Moore’s husband is Jewish // Cause we’re pretty good in the sack.” Give one or all three a listen to learn more fun facts about the Jewish faith and its traits. (Two words: “Deuce Bigalow.”) Besides, “Joey Ramone invented punk-rock music, but first came Hebrew school!”
So, holiday wishes to all: “So drink your gin and tonicuh // And smoke your marijuanikuh // If you really, really wannikuh // Have a happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy // Happy Hannukah!”
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*This review was composed by Emily Coch
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