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In reply to the discussion: Just out of curiosity - if you know people who get upset at "Season's Greetings" instead [View all]Ken Burch
(50,254 posts)21. Little known fact: "#%## you, you #%#}%*^ing #%#%*^ %#%^% of a #%##!!!"
was the first draft of the lyrics of "Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer".
Originally, the song was just meant to be Burl Ives melodically cussing out everybody he denounced before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Apparently, Rankin-Bass had a few problems with that-at least half of the "Misfit Toys" were blacklist victims.
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Just out of curiosity - if you know people who get upset at "Season's Greetings" instead [View all]
hedgehog
Nov 2014
OP
they are more likely to be an active member of the bill oreilly congregation
NoJusticeNoPeace
Nov 2014
#1
No it is not. It's a way of acknowledging and respecting all celebrations during a long
kelliekat44
Nov 2014
#26
I see signs that say Season's Greetings but I can't recall anyone actually saying it. nt
DawgHouse
Nov 2014
#12
I am wondering about the people who get upset over 'Merry Christmas'
The Straight Story
Nov 2014
#15
It shows an incredible amount of ignorance to get upset at "Season's Greetings" or "Happy Holidays".
greatlaurel
Nov 2014
#25
Are you ever so right!! People who want to you to be offended slap the "political correctness" tag
kelliekat44
Nov 2014
#27