Friday, December 7, 2012

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas



Maybe you have heard the song "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas."  Sung by 10 year old Gayla Peevey in 1953, this novelty song was a big hit that year.  You may have this song recently playing on one of the local radio stations that are playing Christmas music. 

A novelty song is one that  is  a comical or nonsensical song.  It is designed to be funny and get you to smile or at least laugh.  Did it have that effect on you?  What do you think of the song?  Do you want a hippo?  Remember to give us at least three sentences.  Enjoy your weekend.


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40 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Anonymus said ...
    Gregory said...

    I think Chrismas is the best holiday of the year.
    Chrismas is fun.
    I liked this video.

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  2. evan binkleyDecember 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    The internet in here has been running really slow, so I didn't get to listen to the whole song. There are so many novelty songs now that they get old. I also don't like Christmas music that made me dislike the song even more.

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  3. BrandonDecember 7, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I don't really understand this song. But it sounds preety cacthy. And people must like it because they stil play it on the radio.

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  4. Rhonda CopelandDecember 7, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I think the song is cute. I wouldn't want a hippo as a gift though. I don't know any child who would want a hippo for Christmas.

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  5. Alexis SinclairDecember 7, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I remember my mom and I singing this in the car on the radio when I was younger. I always thought it was cute and funny, and still do. And yes, yes I would like a hippo.

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  6. KayleeDecember 7, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I think this song is catchy. I like novelty Christmas songs. They put a smile on my face. Plus, Christmas is my favorite holiday.

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  7. heathDecember 7, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    The songs a classic, but the video made no sense. Was it to make a point or something? I think it's a sense of want a gift badly.

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  8. CiaraDecember 7, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Christmas is my favorite holiday as well and all Christmas music brings a smile to my face, but especially silly songs like this. I can remember being very young taking tap classes and our winter performance was to this song. It's very cute.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    i think this song is really cute. I don't know what kid would ever want a hippo though. I know I wouldn't want one.

    -Savannah

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  10. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    If that girl wanted a hippopotamus for christmas she would get crushed. A hippopotamus is not a pet that people can have in they house. This girl is a strange one, and she does not want a little droll, or a droll.

    Patrick Gibbs

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  11. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    This video is not cheerful.Why would she wont something so big a "Hippotamus" really.I dont like the person who maid this video.


    Romelo Mckiver lol

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  12. deanDecember 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I liked this song it's funny. It was great. Funny video.

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  13. JacoreyDecember 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    The girl wants a hippo for cheistmas. She doesnt make any sebse of wanting that animal for christmas. Who would want a hippo for a present. That girl is stupid.

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  14. EthanDecember 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    It's a catchy holiday song, and I could see how some people like it. I would love to have 3 hippopotamuses in a moat around my house; I think that would be cool...is that legal? The song was good and I doubt that anyone would get a hippopotamus for Christmas.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    This video is so funny.I love this video its a hilarious christmas song. Sooooo funny.

    Drew Parsain

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  16. Heather PuckettDecember 7, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    This song was precious. I thought it was funny that a little girl wants a real hippo, for Christmas. Plus I like christmas songs,so this song made me life and smile.

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  17. Jason BanksDecember 7, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    The video didn't make me laugh. But I think it is a great song for families. I want a delicious dinner for christmas.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I did not this like song at all. I found it annoying and not intellegent. Other people might find it funny and amusing, but I did not, I do not want a Hippo for christmas.

    KD

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  19. TydreDecember 7, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    this was a very nice christmas song. the little girl seemed like she really wanted a hippo for christmas.

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  20. AlyssaDecember 7, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I dont like hippos. I wouldn't want one for Christmas. I dont like the song.

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  21. Kayla BarnesDecember 7, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I think the video was , interesting? I wouldn't want a hippo for Christmas, but hey different people want different things.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Aubrey Said...
    I like this song, I think its so cute(: I would rather have a baby sloth for Christmas though, they are so adorable! But I do like this song, it's catchy and cute!

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  23. Rebekkah CaudillDecember 7, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    This song is so cute and funny! I absolutely adore her and her song. This song made me smile and laugh and yes I would LOVE a hippo! :)

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  24. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Awe this is so cute. Yes it did have effect on me.I wouldn't want a hippo for Christmas.
    Ashley

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  25. AmberDecember 7, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I didnt laugh, but it does make me smile. When she says "I only like Hippopotamusses" is probably the funniest part to me. I've heard the song so many times that its not that funny anymore, but its still a lovely Christmas traditional song! I cant wait for Christmas!

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  26. Allison (:December 7, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    The song is kinda catchy and cute but it's really long-_-. I wouldn't want a hippo for Christmas tho. I like penguins and leopards better!

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  27. Daisy ScottDecember 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    THIS SONG IS REALLY CUTE. ITS REALLY CATCHY. But, yeah I would not want a hippo for christmas. Just like Allison said, I would want a penguins.

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  28. McKenzie PatrickDecember 7, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    The song made me smile. I think it is cute and funny, and it is now stuck in my head. Hippos are cute when they’re babies, but when they’re old they are scary and ugly.

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  29. Chris FunaiDecember 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    This video is so funny and catchy. It is one of the catchiest christmas songs ive heard. I wouldn't want to have a hippo under the tree.

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  30. KelseyDecember 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I think this song is stupid. I've heard it before and never have liked it. Nobody would want a hippo for christmas. It is catchy though.

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  31. Kevante CopelandDecember 7, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    To me this song represents the endless imagination of a child. I don't care for the song much, but I guess I'm not one to crush a childs' imagination.

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  32. MirandaDecember 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I think this song was cute. It made me laugh and changed my day a little bit. I have heard this song in a movie but I like this version better. But I still don't want a hippo for Christmas.

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  33. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I like the song. It's really catchy too,i might go download this song later. But a hippo for christmas? No way ! (:

    -Clarissa Brown

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  34. ArmonieDecember 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    The video kind of made my head hurt, but it was cute. I wouldn't wont a hippo, but a rabbit, maybe? It was really a catchy song though.

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  35. Jasmine WDecember 7, 2012 at 1:21 PM


    This song is kind of catchy. The song even made me smile a little so I guess it did what it was made to do. I wouldn’t actually want a hippopotamus for Christmas, because there not very cute at all.

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  36. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    I like the song. It's catchy too, I might go download this song later. But a hippo for Christmas? No way! (:

    -Clarissa Brown

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  37. Sam DonovanDecember 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Well I know what I want for christmas a hippopotamus is the only thing that will do. I can't believe I didn't think of this before it's the obvious choice.

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  38. Erica McKayDecember 7, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I like this song it has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs. Although I don't want a Hippo for Christmas. Haha it did make me laugh tho, that makes me think of my favorite Christmas movie which is grandma got ran over by a reindeer.

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  39. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Do you reaaly think I would want a hippo for christmas? All the stuff it would break, all the poop you would end up cleaning up, and probably more stuff but I dont really want to list those things. But in other words, no I would never want to have a hippo for christmas. Let your parents buy something cool and fun that you would accually use.
    Hunter Whitney

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  40. Jacob WatsonDecember 7, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Christmas Songs are such a big part of Christmas Spirit. I myself LOVE Christmas and it happens to be one of my favorite times of the year. This song, which i've heard many times before, always makes me smile. It shows that the Christmas season might include "wanting", but it always brings the child out of all of us and allows that one time of the year for most people to see their families. A Hippopotamas may be an extensive present but we all want something different!

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