What is Whamageddon and how do you play?

[fresh_42]

It's the first of December. Let's start a Whamageddon at PF! The rules are easy:

1. You must declare participation once.
2. Who is caught, i.e. is Whamageddoned is out.
3. Cover songs or other annoying songs do not count.
   Nobody is interested in whether anyone wants anything for Christmas.

 

[fresh_42]

I declare participation.

I observed that the advertising industry has become more careful, too. They joined Chris Rea driving home instead of Wham!ing the world.

 

[DaveC426913]

I participate every year.

I got an edge: Christmas is not a shopping bonanza for us, so I can avoid malls and stores.

 

[fresh_42]

I participate every year.

I got an edge: Christmas is not a shopping bonanza for us, so I can avoid malls and stores.

The car radio is also dangerous.

 

[topsquark]

One day down! (I haven't gone to CVS...)

-Dan

 

[DennisN]

I'm in of course!

 

[kuruman]

I recuse myself from participating because it would be cheating. I did not know the song, so I googled it. I stopped listening to it after 10-15 s. I don't think that I will recognize it if I heard it again. Ignorance is bliss.

My bane is "Jingle Bells". Any version makes my blood boil. My local public radio station, normally a place of refuge which normally broadcasts classical music, has promised and is delivering a month of predominantly Christmas music. Resistance is futile.

 

[pinball1970]

I'm in. I actually think there are worse Christmas songs out there but the bar is so low it does not make a huge amount of difference. I think I have may listed a few previously so I do not want to bring my mood down by listing them again.

 

[fresh_42]

I'm in. I actually think there are worse Christmas songs out there but the bar is so low it does not make a huge amount of difference.

It isn't a bad song, it is the earworm aspect that makes it annoying. Like this one on the night shift of a children's program here:

"This is the most boring country song in boring C major and it will be your catchy tune."

I think I have may listed a few previously so I do not want to bring my mood down by listing them again.

Take this!

 

[DennisN]

I actually think there are worse Christmas songs

I agree.

It isn't a bad song, it is the earworm aspect that makes it annoying.

I agree.

 

[fresh_42]

 

[DaveE]

OK, I'll declare my participation as a show of support for the beleaguered.

I'll also declare that I've either already lost, last Thursday, or will definitely lose next Thursday. That's the night I teach classes at a pet food store for 4-5 hours. If y'all haven't worked in a retail establishment, you have no idea how awful Christmas music on repeat is. Seriously, UNHRC needs to take some action.

 

[DaveC426913]

I'll also declare that I've either already lost, last Thursday,

Didn't start until Friday 1st.

 

[pinball1970]

The ladies are putting up Christmas decorations and changed the radio channel.
This means xmas songs will get played...

Chances of getting through the day unwhammed are slim.

As an aside I checked the rules with this in mind (in case you get three Whams or more) I liked these ones.

Players can play on a "player vs player" if they wish, by sending links to the song to friends to try and get them out of the game, although it is not encouraged

Playing "Last Christmas" outside another competitor's house is considered dastardly and should be avoided.

Editing videos to trick someone into playing the song themselves is allowed, although it is frowned upon and often considered a dishonorable move.

An acceptable alternative is to (previously) pair your mobile device with your competitor’s Alexa device (inside their home) and then WhamBomb! them from outside.

 

[pinball1970]

I survived! Not without a hit though. One of the females insisted decorating my room.
The horror.

 

[fresh_42]

Just found on FB:

Translation: "Let's all be grateful that "Wham!" isn't playing on the radio yet."

 

[DennisN]

I'm still going strong. No radio (except presumably safe internet radio stations) and no Christmas shopping (yet).

"Last Christmas they played me the song
But the very next day I threw the radio away
This year, to save both my ears
I hope I'm more successful"

 

[Filip Larsen]

Walked past the TV just as the most played Christmas song was revealed in some quiz program my wife was watching. So I'm out.

 

[topsquark]

The only radio I listen to is my Alexa, and I don't play Christmas music.

-Dan

 

[pinball1970]

I'm out.

 

[DennisN]

Walked past the TV just as the most played Christmas song was revealed in some quiz program my wife was watching. So I'm out.

I'm out.

My condolences to you two victims.
It's a tough and rough struggle.
I wish you better luck next year!

 

[pinball1970]

My condolences to you two victims.
It's a tough and rough struggle.
I wish you better luck next year!

Just two guys taken out by this menace this time, however, there are far worse things going on out there.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-67659010.amp

 

[topsquark]

Just two guys taken out by this menace, however, there are far worse things going on out there.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-67659010.amp

I will not open this link. I don't trust him.

-Dan

 

[pinball1970]

I will not open this link. I don't trust him.

-Dan

Just so you know I would never commit such a beastly act on PF, the story is a real one.

This is the story in the link.

 

[hutchphd]

I recuse myself from participating because it would be cheating. I did not know the song, so I googled it. I stopped listening to it after 10-15 s. I don't think that I will recognize it if I heard it again. Ignorance is bliss.

Yeah, me too. Although I am somewhat chagrinned to have drifted this far from the mainstream in search o

I recuse myself from participating because it would be cheating. I did not know the song, so I googled it. I stopped listening to it after 10-15 s. I don't think that I will recognize it if I heard it again. Ignorance is bliss.

Yeah, me too. Although I am somewhat chagrinned to have drifted this far from the mainstream in search of said bliss. I used to be one of the cool kids. No really.......
And it is not a very good song (bah! Humbug)
LaTeX

 

[topsquark]

Gah! I was getting 5 teeth removed (count them... I actually lost weight this morning) and Wham! came on.

I'm out. Grrrrrr...

-Dan

 

[Filip Larsen]

No wonder we have had a tough time this year:
https://www.euronews.com/culture/20...hams-last-christmas-tops-2023-chart-in-the-uk

Good luck to the few remaining contestants. Hang in, you are almost there!

 

[DennisN]

Good luck to the few remaining contestants. Hang in, you are almost there!

Thanks! Only one day left, but I don't want to get cocky. I need to get some Christmas gifts today.

I think Whamageddon is easier for me; I usually don't listen to mainstream radio and I can't say I like shopping, particularly in December.

 

[topsquark]

Thanks! Only one day left, but I don't want to get cocky. I need to get some Christmas gifts today.

I think Whamageddon is easier for me; I usually don't listen to mainstream radio and I can't say I like shopping, particularly in December.

Keep the dream alive!

-Dan

 

[DennisN]

Praise the heavens.... last Christmas I became a...