They are arguing on Wikipedia about "Baby, It's Cold Outside."

[woo me with science]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTNheCEUP_A&feature=related


Someone posted this on Wikipedia discussion of the song yesterday:

"I added a criticism section, since a group of my colleagues and I had a conversation about it, and reached a consensus that I record in the edit."

Here is the new "criticism section" they added:

"On December 14, 2010, a group of educators in a youth development program at a major science center in the United States reached a consensus that the song's typical light and frilly performance does not fit its frighteningly realistic lyrical account of a man using alcohol to sexually exploit a woman.<5>"


Today, the "criticism section" was removed by someone who left this comment:

"I removed the criticism section, because it was added by the people criticizing the piece, which is against the Wikipedia code of ethics and was not a large enough criticism to merit mention."

I love Wikipedia. :rofl:

Anyone wanna have a flamewar about this song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTNheCEUP_A&feature=related

Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone - Baby It's Cold Outside Lyrics

I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour

The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

C'mon baby

I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - Ooh darling, it's cold outside
This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before

I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

Baby it's cold outside

Brr its cold.
It's cold out there
Cant you stay awhile longer baby
Well..I really shouldn't...alright

Make it worth your while baby
Ahh, do that again.

[Bluebear]

1. Lyric used to say: "Well maybe just a cigarette more"

Why did they change THAT?????

:)

[woo me with science]

4. I just listened again...You're right!

The second mention is of a cigarette, not a drink.

I just pulled the lyrics off some website...must refer to a different version.

Now what mind would be so offended by the cigs yet fail to notice the date rape? :rofl:

[HopeHoops]

2. I think it is an overt sexual exchange and should be banned from all public school performances.

Frankly, I really don't give a shit about all of that. I like Berlin's 1982 extended version of "Sex" from the "Pleasure Victim" album. It just seemed like a fun thing to post.

[woo me with science]

6. I will have to look that one up.

FWIW, it looks a willing exchange to me. :evilgrin:

And yet...."Say, what's in this drink?" :popcorn:

[HopeHoops]

10. I shain't nebber drinkered toos mourch.

[Rebubula]

3. Zooey

Wow...those eyes....


That is all. I will be in my bunk

[bikebloke]

5. Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PceqPkTdYgA

[sofa king]

7. Pops and Velma Middleton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_BJuAEybJk

This one is my favorite. Velma's chuckling delivery suggests that "coercion" might not be the best word.

[Hannah Bell]

8. julia nunes + elf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds_xhDycZpI

[frazzled]

9. Frank Loesser, who wrote the song in 1944,

first performed it as a duet with his wife: so it's okay. She looked like she wanted to get drunk and be seduced. I saw an old clip of them at the piano on Turner Classic Movies a while back, but I've not yet found it for you on the Internet.

[NYCGirl]

11. My favorite version: Sammy Davis Jr. and Carmen McRae

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu0l54D2DLU

[rug]

12. What will they say about Brand New Key?

I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I roller skated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
I been looking around awhile
You got something for me
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key

I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don't drive
I been all around the world
Some people say, I done all right for a girl

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
I been looking around awhile
You got something for me
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key

I asked your mother if you were at home
She said, yes .. but you weren't alone
Oh, sometimes I think that you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out to see
La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key

[pinboy3niner]

13. Well, THAT'S an earworm I could live without

An Army buddy of mine toured with Melanie. He's still waiting to be paid (as if I needed another reason to hate that song).

[rug]

15. Stop reading if you don't want that song warped for all time.

I'm okay alone, but you got something I need

I been looking around awhile
You got something for me

Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far

I think that we should get together and try them out you see

[FreeState]

14. Same sex version (Chris Colfer and Darren Criss from Glee)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=318EGhxSuzA