Here is a quote from Roy that I found to be neat-o . . .
"For a lapsed Lutheran born-again Buddhist pan-Humanist Universalist Unitarian Wiccan Agnostic like myself there's really no reason ever to go to work."
One of your most impressive. The wonderful and subtle references to the Hawaiian story are fantastic! Well done! A fun/funny song for everyone and for those who are familiar with Hawaii and "Hele Kalikimaka" the humor is stunning!
As a atheist Unitarian, i'd rather say "Einy Klaveeny Klibidv'vak" that have to face some smug fundimentalist Christian telling me I must believe in god because I say "Happy Christmas" to them. AArrgh!
Once again Roy, Thank you. oh and "Happy Hibbidivink" to you and your family.
@drfoxcourt Just tell them Happy Solstice, or Julblot (where the J is pronounced as a Y and the U is long, Yuleblot), if you're of the northern European persuasion, as I am (and if you've got any english, irish, welsh, or scottish blood in you, you are, to say nothing of danish, swedish, norse, etc).
I dont mind saying merry christmas. It's just a title. Jesus doesnt even have a recorded birthday. A Christmas Carol, greatest christmas story ever, doesnt even mention Jesus except in passing.
@Etimos actually it should've been somewhere in the spring there are records of the romans having a count of the people as described in the bible the only reason it is celebrated at this timea year is because of the old solstice holidays of old religions... It was simply easier to change a celibrations meaning than abolish the old and make a new one.
@Etimos Thanks for the hints. My saying "Happy Christmas" is entirely a cultural reaction and has nothing to do with my faith of course, just a habit that's hard to break now.
Unfortunately I'm surrounded by mouth-foaming fundamentalists who know I'm "going to hell" 'for my lack of faith. I typically respond "Have you ever said Holy Mackeral?" It tends to shut them up.
@drfoxcourt In Sweden we still say jul(yule) instead of christmas. Besides, none of the enjoyable traditions are christian in origin. Presents, feasting and boozing is from Saturnalia. Lights and charity are from the roman new year.The mistletoe and christmas tree are from pagan celebrations of midwinter solstice(evergreens were a symbol of renewal and rebirth).
So what does that leave christians taking credit for? The nativity scene? That's a joke of a tradition.
@soylentgreenb Christians can't even really take credit for the Nativity since Mithras was born on December 25.....of a virgin....and visited by three kings.
The only thing Christians can truly take credit for is sucking the fun out of all the good times with their perpetual whinging about guilt and suffering.
@drfoxcourt What does it mean to be an atheist Unitarian, if I might ask? You think God is unitary and self-complete - no father/son/holy ghost nonsense - but also don't believe in him? It seems like the latter belief would obviate the former.
@nitpicker42 "What does it mean to be an atheist Unitarian, if I might ask? "
It is complicated to be sure. What would you call an atheist who attends Unitarian service regularly? I call it atheist unitarian (I guess I should write unitarian with a small u)
I do not believe in a God or gods, but I am a regular attendee of Unitarian services. Mostly I go for the music, although the community is cool and the sermons don't ask me to "follow Jeee-zuss"
Ever heard "Mele Kalikimaka"? I think his point might be when we move on to other planets we'll bring Christianity with us and make fun of how they say Merry Christmas, too.
How do you spell those names? XD Cause I'm putting them in the "Aerith and Bob"-entry on tvtropes.org.
Mithcoriel 2 weeks ago
Surprised Roy hasn't reposted this for 2011. It was really popular in my house last year. The kids love it.
rehabwales 2 months ago
Just heard this on my local NPR station - AWESOME! ;.)
RangerReg08 2 months ago
Here is a quote from Roy that I found to be neat-o . . .
"For a lapsed Lutheran born-again Buddhist pan-Humanist Universalist Unitarian Wiccan Agnostic like myself there's really no reason ever to go to work."
- Roy Zimmerman
MoscowCares 2 months ago
Igganikka sh'mik sh'mik Everyone!
Lepper36 1 year ago 7
Why would Martians name their kid Lars if they can't pronounce the letter R. Anyway, Jolly Hikkadikesh'mu, everyone
arachnophile01 1 year ago 4
@arachnophile01 *Jhigadb'kesh'mu
arachnophile01 1 year ago
@arachnophile01 It's either a translation or to make that poor kids like all the rougher. Like A Boy Named Sue.
ButterflywithBALLS 1 year ago
One of your most impressive. The wonderful and subtle references to the Hawaiian story are fantastic! Well done! A fun/funny song for everyone and for those who are familiar with Hawaii and "Hele Kalikimaka" the humor is stunning!
VenomFangArchive 1 year ago
This is cool! Reminds me of the sort of stuff that Jonathan Coulton does, like 'Chiron Beta Prime'.
Pudabudigada 1 year ago
I can't wait until YouTube's voice-to-text transcriber gets a hold of this one.
Denozile 1 year ago 17
Were you trying to make the next Christmas sing-a-long classic? If so, good job! Einy Klaveeny Klibidv'vak!
jcchurch 1 year ago 2
oh great... this is so awesome, it's a challenge that i must learn it.
must.
;d
666norton420 1 year ago
As a atheist Unitarian, i'd rather say "Einy Klaveeny Klibidv'vak" that have to face some smug fundimentalist Christian telling me I must believe in god because I say "Happy Christmas" to them. AArrgh!
Once again Roy, Thank you. oh and "Happy Hibbidivink" to you and your family.
drfoxcourt 1 year ago 11
@drfoxcourt Just tell them Happy Solstice, or Julblot (where the J is pronounced as a Y and the U is long, Yuleblot), if you're of the northern European persuasion, as I am (and if you've got any english, irish, welsh, or scottish blood in you, you are, to say nothing of danish, swedish, norse, etc).
I dont mind saying merry christmas. It's just a title. Jesus doesnt even have a recorded birthday. A Christmas Carol, greatest christmas story ever, doesnt even mention Jesus except in passing.
Etimos 1 year ago
@Etimos actually it should've been somewhere in the spring there are records of the romans having a count of the people as described in the bible the only reason it is celebrated at this timea year is because of the old solstice holidays of old religions... It was simply easier to change a celibrations meaning than abolish the old and make a new one.
kakalukio 1 year ago
@Etimos Thanks for the hints. My saying "Happy Christmas" is entirely a cultural reaction and has nothing to do with my faith of course, just a habit that's hard to break now.
Unfortunately I'm surrounded by mouth-foaming fundamentalists who know I'm "going to hell" 'for my lack of faith. I typically respond "Have you ever said Holy Mackeral?" It tends to shut them up.
...Oh and Eeny Klaveeny Klibidv;vak to you.
drfoxcourt 1 year ago
@drfoxcourt In Sweden we still say jul(yule) instead of christmas. Besides, none of the enjoyable traditions are christian in origin. Presents, feasting and boozing is from Saturnalia. Lights and charity are from the roman new year.The mistletoe and christmas tree are from pagan celebrations of midwinter solstice(evergreens were a symbol of renewal and rebirth).
So what does that leave christians taking credit for? The nativity scene? That's a joke of a tradition.
soylentgreenb 1 year ago 3
@soylentgreenb Right on. As far as I know they had mad orgies and wife-beating during Saturnalia as well. Half of those sounds good.
D119heavy 1 year ago
@soylentgreenb Christians can't even really take credit for the Nativity since Mithras was born on December 25.....of a virgin....and visited by three kings.
The only thing Christians can truly take credit for is sucking the fun out of all the good times with their perpetual whinging about guilt and suffering.
ciaochowbella 1 year ago 3
@drfoxcourt What does it mean to be an atheist Unitarian, if I might ask? You think God is unitary and self-complete - no father/son/holy ghost nonsense - but also don't believe in him? It seems like the latter belief would obviate the former.
nitpicker42 2 months ago
@nitpicker42 "What does it mean to be an atheist Unitarian, if I might ask? "
It is complicated to be sure. What would you call an atheist who attends Unitarian service regularly? I call it atheist unitarian (I guess I should write unitarian with a small u)
I do not believe in a God or gods, but I am a regular attendee of Unitarian services. Mostly I go for the music, although the community is cool and the sermons don't ask me to "follow Jeee-zuss"
drfoxcourt 2 months ago
I'll go to Mars if Roy is there too, with his celestial guitar!
8DX 1 year ago
This will be featured in my claymation remake of SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS... One of these days.
GoblinXXX 1 year ago
Venus and Uranus send seasons greetings!
skywize 1 year ago
i'm serious try it with me now.....
loved it :)
Aanthanur 1 year ago
You always make me smile...thanks Roy :)
MasterOhSo 1 year ago
Thanks for bringing this back. Martians don't have enough of a voice.
Eeeney Kiveeney Klibidivak to you as well, Roy. Happy Holidays!
szrgirl 1 year ago 2
Catchy.
MrKrov 1 year ago
I totally grok this song. ;)
BionicDance 1 year ago 3
@BionicDance ditto
VenomFangArchive 1 year ago
I notice you haven't provided us with the lyrics Roy... :P
comface 1 year ago
Eenie Kaveenie Clvdvak to you, Roy. (Excuse any typo, I'm from Pluto)
srhfjimenez 1 year ago 3
I LOVE it and would cheat on all your other songs just to hear it. lol
MrCopperhead1861 1 year ago
:D Even godless unitarians want a weeks vacation...
Zerafinel 1 year ago 2
How would one spell that...
Tokilladream 1 year ago
Next person to tell me merry christmas is getting this in return :D
sakar181 1 year ago 3
i dont get it
ws363139videomakerZ 1 year ago
@ws363139videomakerZ What's to get? It's catchy and cute.
Ever heard "Mele Kalikimaka"? I think his point might be when we move on to other planets we'll bring Christianity with us and make fun of how they say Merry Christmas, too.
szrgirl 1 year ago
@szrgirl i was joking... im pretty sure the point is that Christianity spreads like a virus
ws363139videomakerZ 1 year ago
0 views. Wow a first for me. Fun song from Mars, but don't most Republicans come from there? At least we know they come from outer space,
TheMarkworks 1 year ago
@TheMarkworks No, that's men. Women, on the other hand, are from Venus.
LordSia13 1 year ago