I believe Krugman used this video in his Christmas blog - I suppose as a comment on the absurdity and loss in rampant individualism and economic rationalism (sorry haven't read the blog). And the ironic loveliness that this idea is embedded so much in the Christian culture - which often lies so neatly behind calls for economic rationalism.
I thought of Julian Jaynes' comment on psalms like these as an expression of our longing for the time when we at one.
@DanYHKim2 because they're fluffy. Plus it is a multi-purpose animal; they say in Wales that it is only a sheep that can give you a wicked jumper, great stew and a good shag LOL
When I was young I always thought they were saying 'For we like sheep'...like they were all singing just because you know, sheep are cool, we like sheep. Now when I hear it I burst into inappropriate laughter ;)!
The sad part is nobody knows how to write music like this anymore. Those who are laughing should stop and ask themselves why.
BrianMChampion 2 months ago
I believe Krugman used this video in his Christmas blog - I suppose as a comment on the absurdity and loss in rampant individualism and economic rationalism (sorry haven't read the blog). And the ironic loveliness that this idea is embedded so much in the Christian culture - which often lies so neatly behind calls for economic rationalism.
I thought of Julian Jaynes' comment on psalms like these as an expression of our longing for the time when we at one.
kathyturnerkt 2 months ago
When I first heard this part, I wondered why we are so fond of sheep.
DanYHKim2 2 months ago
@DanYHKim2 because they're fluffy. Plus it is a multi-purpose animal; they say in Wales that it is only a sheep that can give you a wicked jumper, great stew and a good shag LOL
gerwazjana 2 months ago
Baa Humbug!
There.
I've said it.
mankrum 2 months ago
AMAZING!! I love sheep and I love Messiah, so this is perrrrfect!! That!
seventhseal100 3 months ago
When I was young I always thought they were saying 'For we like sheep'...like they were all singing just because you know, sheep are cool, we like sheep. Now when I hear it I burst into inappropriate laughter ;)!
alliezgirl 4 months ago
slap
benboyabc 11 months ago
thumbs up if you thought they said "are we like sheep?"
LOLster18 1 year ago
I love this chorus....and I really love the pix of all those cute sheep! Thanks for this clip.
qantasCapt 1 year ago
I used to laugh so hard when I heard this as a kid!
abracadaverous 1 year ago 9
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oh we like sheep
Prancer1231 1 year ago
These sheep don't really look like they've turned every one to his own way.
bk76ify 1 year ago 7
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bk76ify 1 year ago
One of my favorites since I was a little girl !
timshellrivers 1 year ago
I love this piece.....It's very funny to listen, to direct and to sing! Maybe a bit slower would be perfect...
eulero75 1 year ago
Ohhh....at 2:44 the tenors.....wow! :-D
eulero75 1 year ago
All we like sheep! All we like sheep! Very much....
OHWISEONE1996 1 year ago