To want to strangle Noddy fucking Holder?

[RaspberryCoulis]

Every year since I can remember I've had to put up with him screeching IT'S CHRISTMAS from the first of December, and even earlier this year. I can't stand Christmas music, it's the same sodding songs on repeat every bloody year, the soundtrack hasn't changed since about 1990.

Thank fuck for podcasts.

So, AIBU to wish that 2020 is the last year we have to put up with this, and crowdfund for a desert island to accommodate Noddy Holder, Mariah Carey and Shaking fucking Stevens?

You don't have to listen to it - just keep on with your podcasts! Not like any of us are going far to have to listen to any type of music.

Might have to avoid Tesco/Asda altogether and just stick to Aldi who are too tight to shell out for the shitty music.

I reckon he'd be a right laugh to go for a drink with.

YABVU. Noddy Holder is Christmas spirit personified

It's so annoying that there's only about 10 Christmas songs that make it to radio/supermarket playlists, and about 4 that are on heavy rotation with the actual gems driving home for christmas making only an occasional appearance. Having worked in retail at Christmas time, I can safely say they've all been ruined for me anyway

I've worked in retail at Christmas - Debenham's children's department to be precise. That was about 1993 or 1994 and all the same songs I heard on a 35 minute loop through a 8 hour shift then are the same ones you hear now.

And I'm sure Noddy Holder would be lovely on a night out. As long as he promises not to sing.

I read an interview with Noddy Holder a few years ago in which he was asked if he was sick of hearing it.

His answer (and I paraphrase) was: 'No, never, it's still under copyright so I'm hearing my pension'

a weekly clap on the run up to Christmas for retail workers that have to endure Christmas songs on a loop for the next three and a bit weeks?

Or a mass sleigh-bell ring?

--- are you listening? while the snow is glistening? (or thunderclapping if you're in Edinburgh)

I’m in tier 3 and avoiding shops, just buying online etc.
I’ve managed to swerve Noddy et al at home by retuning my radio to Classic FM and listening to gorgeous carols instead.

If it’s driving you mad in shops, complain to the manager. I successfully got my local Tesco to turn their ear splitting ghastly pop music down, a few Christmases ago. I’m autistic and the din was bringing me close to a meltdown!
The staff told me the next week they were delighted - it was driving them demented for their whole shift.

I love it🎄😂♥️

@RaspberryCoulis

I've worked in retail at Christmas - Debenham's children's department to be precise. That was about 1993 or 1994 and all the same songs I heard on a 35 minute loop through a 8 hour shift then are the same ones you hear now.

And I'm sure Noddy Holder would be lovely on a night out. As long as he promises not to sing.

Christ OP, that sounds like one of the circles of hell.

It's bad enough being in a massively crowded Tesco long enough to keep my thoughts in order and do my shopping while having to tolerate sodding Christmas music blaring out all over the place.

Can't imagine having to deal with the public all day and be forced to listen to it.

YANBU. You are VR.

Xmas songs are tedious. That Slade one as well 😖

They're still going to be playing the same ones in 2050 I think.

Whats that other christmas song thats sounds like Slade's and the band looks exactly like Slade and they were around at the same time but they arnt Slade? always fucks with my head

I love it, but not too early mind. I wish I had a £1 for every time someone has shouted ITS CHRISTMAS at Noddy! It must drive him mad

Driving home for christmas was never on my christmas tapes when I was young and its also shite, so its therefore not a christmas song.

@user1471565182

Whats that other christmas song thats sounds like Slade's and the band looks exactly like Slade and they were around at the same time but they arnt Slade? always fucks with my head

Wizzard - now all sing along "I wish it could be Christmas every day-ay-ay, when the kids start singing and the band begins to play-ay-ay"

I love Christmas songs but I've hardly hear any this year. Domt watch much normal TV and I'm not out in the caring enough now to hear many on the radio.

At least it's a decent tempo.

I'm sick of the Christmas dirges. I had completed my shopping paid and left before the co-op had got through one rendering of "Oh Christmas Tree" being performed at half its normal speed.

It did remind me to put my airpods in my handbag for December so I don't have to endure it again.

The only one I don't like to hear is Little Drummer Boy, because of the Moors Murders

It's not Noddy's fault - it's all the terminally unimaginative cunts who insist on playing the same fucking three songs every fucking year.

Get your shopping on delivery or click and collect or wear earplugs if it bothers you while you're shopping. It's only for a few weeks a year anyway.

If you're autistic though I can see why you'd want it turned down.

I went to the Slade Christmas tour concert last year and really enjoyed it. They have a different lead singer now.

That 'song' is heinous, I consider it a good Christmas if I manage to avoid hearing it.

@user1471565182

Whats that other christmas song thats sounds like Slade's and the band looks exactly like Slade and they were around at the same time but they arnt Slade? always fucks with my head

If you mean Wizard - if you think they look exactly Slade you're not paying attention.

This is why Christmas celebrations (including decorations and music) should start on the 24th and end on the 26th. That way things wouldn't get so tedious.

& Shakin Stevens....absolutely vile.