Video: “Joy to the World,” sexified
posted at 4:07 pm on December 14, 2006 by Allahpundit
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I’m distinctly not outraged but the American Family Association is. Some of you probably will be too. Via a reader:
CBS and actor Charlie Sheen have used the Christmas season to ridicule and mock Christ, Christmas and Christians. CBS approved actor Charlie Sheen’s vulgar adaptation of a favorite Christian Christmas carol. On the December 11 program, the network included in their Two and a Half Men an episode featuring Sheen singing about his sexual activity to the tune of the traditional Christmas hymn “Joy to the World.”
Here’s the clip. It’s obviously less a case of someone trying to mock Christians than paying no heed to the nature of the season. Secularized holiday, secularized carols. Even the ones that are overtly religious.
Save your outrage for Jim Bakker’s kid wondering why Christians would prefer the cold embrace of Republicanism to joining hands with people who regard them as primitive, superstitious morons with a secret agenda to “control women’s bodies” because they don’t genuflect at the altar of choice.
Update: Apparently, not only is this an affront to Christianity, it’s a manifestation of Hollywood’s true religion: “sexual anarchy.”
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I’m probably less offended by this than I should be, but it shouldn’t have been done. Do it with some Rudolph or Santa song, but not Christian songs. I’m not saying they don’t have the right to, but it’s in bad taste.
RightWinged on December 14, 2006 at 4:11 PM
This was shot right before Sheen met with the makers of Loose Change 9/11 and his trip to Tehran for the new annual Holocaust Deniers Convention.
Right Tracker on December 14, 2006 at 4:12 PM
I’m outraged! Charlie Sheen shouldn’t be singing! What has this world come to! Stop all Sheens (and Estivezes!) from singing!
Nethicus on December 14, 2006 at 4:13 PM
I wonder if they would make an explicit version of an Islamic song, that is if Islam didn’t ban dancing/singing?
I believe the only reason Bill Maher and Lewis Black don’t dress up like Imams and throw a Koran on the ground or shake their sandal at the American flag is because Liberals intensely fear reprisal. No one really fears Christians or Catholics or Baptists, so everyone makes fun of them. Hollywood even makes fun of Jews and is a bastian of anti-semitism (Mel Gibson being open and honest for once in his life), despite having to work hand in hand with Jews to make movies.
If it were Catholics beheading people and blowing themselves up in Macy’s would Lefties be so quick to mock them, I wonder?
Neo on December 14, 2006 at 4:18 PM
We’ve successfully removed Christ from Christmas.
We might as well go ahead and rewrite our Christmas Carols.
I think we should just go ahead and do away with Christmas as a national holiday. Maybe we should institute a new Holiday and call it one of the following:
Santamas
Frostymas
Sexmas (in Martin Sheens case)
Giftmas
-etc.
And instead of the Holiday Season, maybe we should call it the Spending Season.
Ya know what I’m sayin?
Lawrence on December 14, 2006 at 4:20 PM
Even Christ had to open a can of Whoop@ss once in his life.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on December 14, 2006 at 4:23 PM
It’s ironic, really.
The Christmas Hymn is actually about Christ’s SECOND coming, when he will rule the Earth.
The irony lies in the fact that our society finds Sheen’s version so funny; we’ve come so far down, and now we need the Lord even more.
Jezla on December 14, 2006 at 4:23 PM
Offended that it wasn’t funny.
The American Family Association is reminding me of other groups who are just looking for perceived slights.
asc85 on December 14, 2006 at 4:24 PM
Yeah, why can’t we be as forgiving as the radical Muslims.
dalewalt on December 14, 2006 at 4:27 PM
Does anybody watch CBS? (If you don’t know the answer, Katie Couric can tell you.)
Does anybody really know how effective the AFA boycotts are?
Perhaps Ford motor company knows. AFA has been calling for boycotts of Ford because of their support for homosexual marriage. Alan Mullaly (former Boeing commercial airplane executive) recently replaced CEO Bill Ford — purportedly in an attempt to save that company. If nothing else, maybe Boeing can shed another one of its executives at CBS. Other than 60 minutes and Letterman (I prefer Leno), I don’t think that I could name a single program in the CBS lineup.
CyberCipher on December 14, 2006 at 4:27 PM
I suspect that Ford has other problems other than the AFA. I think Ford’s biggest problems would be Honda and Toyota.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on December 14, 2006 at 4:31 PM
i don’t even watch that show anymore because Sheen has become one of those 9/11 conspiracy theorists. i have absolutely no respect for the guy since he became one.
Starblazer on December 14, 2006 at 4:32 PM
I can’t seem to view the video, but “Joy to the World” is the same song that The Simpsons and Home Alone “rewrote”.
Anyone remember “Joy to the world, the teacher’s dead…”
This song has already been messed with. I’m not personally fond of it, but I won’t get “outraged” either.
Esthier on December 14, 2006 at 4:33 PM
“Joy to the World” was written by Isaac Watts and Lowell Mason, and as far as I know, not inspired by the Holy Spirit. It’s a hymn, a poem set to music – not scripture.
Sure, the parody was in bad taste, but hardly worth the level of outrage the AFA has summoned up.
Slublog on December 14, 2006 at 4:34 PM
Michelle Malkin addressed this three years ago at lecture given at UC Berkely when she said:
(Yes, I still remember that lecture.) Those were not her exact words, but you get the jist.
CyberCipher on December 14, 2006 at 4:35 PM
I hope they try it with a Ramadan song. See how that works for em.
Clark1 on December 14, 2006 at 4:35 PM
First, these are Christmas Carols not sacred liturgical texts. Second, these are the tunes, he not singing the actual songs while doing some lewd. That would be offensive. Plus, as a real religion of peace, unlike a certain other religion, most Christians, the AFA notwithstanding, aren’t as quick to be personally offended by tasteless humor.
Mig on December 14, 2006 at 4:36 PM
Everyone changes the lyrics to that song. This is crap.
Iblis on December 14, 2006 at 4:36 PM
As a conservative evangelical Christian, the AFA needs to shut up sometimes.
Is the song in bad taste? Yes, it’s on Two and a Half Men – putting that show on the air is in bad taste. But that doesn’t mean we need to call the outrage police.
Christians should not try to be like the Muslims and get offended over everything. Granted we don’t burn cars and behead people, but calling for a boycott on feigning outrage every other day is a bit annoying.
wardrobedoor on December 14, 2006 at 4:43 PM
… aren’t as quick to be personally offended by tasteless humor.Mig on December 14, 2006 at 4:36 PM
Aren’t as quick offend? or just not as quick to go on a murderous rampage because of the offense?
Lawrence on December 14, 2006 at 4:44 PM
Aren’t as quick offend? or just not as quick to go on a murderous rampage because of the offense?
Lawrence on December 14, 2006 at 4:44 PM
Lawrence on December 14, 2006 at 4:45 PM
I find this show very entertaining and at no time during this part did I even think that it was in bad taste. In fact this is the first that I’d heard that this has offended anyone, Me thinks the stick up some ones arse has a stick up its arse.
starboard on December 14, 2006 at 4:45 PM
I’m… not offended. I don’t see it as an assault on Christianity anymore than “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, Robin laid an egg” destroys the spirit of Christmas.
I mean, c’mon.. the guy is about to FORNICATE!! And AFA is up in arms because he’s not singing the songs right?!
Skywise on December 14, 2006 at 4:46 PM
I don’t think a conservative boycott of CBS will make much of a difference. Obviously, conservatives aren’t their target audience. They probably look at the numbers when a boycott is threatened and say, “We’re going to lose our 3 conservative viewers…..No biggie.”
A boycott only works if it is being threatened/done by actual customers.
On a side note, does anyone know what happened to Puritan? I haven’t seen him post in a while and must admit that I miss the good laughs he provides. He’s too humble to admit it, but, he’s one witty writer.
JadeNYU on December 14, 2006 at 4:51 PM
I’ve heard Muslims sing. Charlie Sheen has more talent. Hey, now THERE’s an idea. maybe we can get a singing imam on American Idol. I can’t WAIT to see what Simon Cowell says.
CyberCipher on December 14, 2006 at 4:52 PM
Let’s just call the whole thing Festivus. /sarc
I enjoyed watching Mr. Bean playing with the Nativity Set a whole lot more than Chuckles Sheen massacre a song with a lighter in his hand!
kiakjones on December 14, 2006 at 4:53 PM
Actually, Ford’s biggest problem is Ford.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on December 14, 2006 at 4:54 PM
I see nothing wrong with this parody. It is a song (not religious dogma/belief etc) that some writer had some fun with.
A crucifix in a jar of urine is something else all together.
That being said, I leave you with words sung by Nelson Muntz
Joy to the world, the teacher’s dead
We barbequed her head
What happened to her body?
We flushed it down the potty
And round and round it goes
And round and round it goes
And rou-ound and rou-ou-ound and round it goes
F15Mech on December 14, 2006 at 4:58 PM
I remember singing crazy songs to the tune of Joy to the World when I was a kid riding the school bus. This is hardly something new.
I agree though, there really does need to be more comedy aimed at Muslims. One because it’s fair and they deserve it, and two because it is such an untouched subject almost anything if fresh and funny. Liberal, conservative, I don’t care…I want some Muslim comedy. Matt and Trey can’t be the only two ballsy enough…
JaHerer22 on December 14, 2006 at 5:03 PM
I’m kind of shocked that Charlie Sheen would be excited about a woman having sex on the second date. Don’t hookers usually put out on the first date?
Ali-Bubba on December 14, 2006 at 5:12 PM
Hey Charlie! Prove you have balls by mocking something islamic.
See how you like being marked for death.
Mocking Christianity on American TV is like taking candy from a baby.
Big man!!! Ouuuuuuu! You’re really balllllsy, Charlie!!
Labamigo on December 14, 2006 at 5:13 PM
After my last post a did a little Googling for Muslim jokes and this is the best I could find on the internets…
Jesus H. Christ we need some good Muslim humor.
JaHerer22 on December 14, 2006 at 5:14 PM
OK, I’m the first to point out anti-religious bias, even when there isn’t any! :)
In this case, the only thing objectionable is the time slot the show is in…some kids might still be up, and this show is a bit too racy for the younger ones.
Other than that, the show is really a hoot! Which must be some challenge, considering what a moonbat Sheen is in real life.
stonemeister on December 14, 2006 at 5:26 PM
I’m alot more nationalistic recently than overtly Christian. This really doesn’t bother me. It will make a good talking point about how it is societally acceptable to bastardized a Chritian but Islam is exempt from any and all discussion, scrutiny, or mocking…
Maybe I will write CBS and throw a little “it is okay to add sexuality to a Christian song but heaven forbid Muhammed appear on television lest we insult Muslims” you media types are all the same…
Theworldisnotenough on December 14, 2006 at 5:27 PM
Our mockery songs were all to the tune of “on top of Old Smokey”
jdpaz on December 14, 2006 at 5:32 PM
I think watching the little boy getting drunk under the watchful eyes of his parents on the show in this episode was more offensive than this.
Jingle Bells
Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile
Lost a wheel
Joker got away!
CrimsonFisted on December 14, 2006 at 5:38 PM
Talk about the dumbing down of America…that’s a real show, on tv? And people watch? Moronic. Perhaps one quarter of Americans really are retarded.
JustTruth101 on December 14, 2006 at 5:59 PM
Jingle bells
Ahmed smells
Jihad all the way.
Oh what fun it is to blow up
infidels we hate.
brtex on December 14, 2006 at 6:08 PM
Oh come all ye terrorists
come to Anbar Province
oh come oh ye come to Baghdad
bring all your weapons
Ak’s and IED’s
bring your suicide-belt and your brain-washed child
BOOM!!!!!
This nice little carrol brought to you by Jihadists all over the world wishing you a “bloody”-merry Chritmas…..
ritethinker on December 14, 2006 at 6:18 PM
If you’ve ever watched this show, then you’d know that this sort of asinine “men are pigs” writing style that has become so prevalent to all American sitcoms, is par for the course.
The Ugly American on December 14, 2006 at 7:07 PM
ahhhh….but Christians will have the last laugh!
SWEt on December 14, 2006 at 7:41 PM
I don’t watch much tv, but I’m guessing that if Charlie Sheen is in a show called “2 1/2 Men”, he would be the 1/2?
What a limp noodle this guy is…
Jaibones on December 14, 2006 at 8:16 PM
“Jingle Bells, Shotgun Shells,
Rabbits all the way.
Oh what fun is to ride
In Grandma’s Model A!
Or,
“Twas the Night Before Christmas
And all through the house,
The whole damn family
Was drunk as a louse”.
(Then it gets obscene)
Christmas Parodies are nothing new. Am pleasantly surprised that a lefty like Charlie Sheen could come up with one rather amusing. AFA has cooked a nothingburger.
Oilpatcher on December 14, 2006 at 9:44 PM
Non issue. The only offense is in the idiocy of the parody, and the awful voice delivering it.
Give me Nelson Munz’s version anyday over this badly written crap.
tickleddragon on December 14, 2006 at 11:02 PM
Well, I’m offended!! I’m offended that they put such a crappy show on TV and call it entertainment. I’ve never been able to watch even half an episode of this awful show. 5 minutes, a couple of lame sex jokes, the end.
Indeed. A Festivus for the rest of us. With feats of strength instead of gifts. (Then I might still be solvent next month.)
kace on December 14, 2006 at 11:37 PM
Silent night,
Peaceful night.
All is calm,
All is might.
The 4th ID killed the insurgents,
Now Iraqis can start their emergence,
To live in relative peace,
Live in relative peace.
CliffHanger on December 15, 2006 at 12:35 AM
Check out NCIS and The Unit on Tuesday nights. The Unit is especially good.
How I Met your Mother on Mondays is very funny. Neil Patrick Harris makes that show.
Amazing Race on Sundays.
Other than these 4 shows I think CBS runs paid programing the rest of the time.
The song parody doesn’t offend me. I remember the Batman/Robin spin-off.
Any chance of getting Charlie a glass of water from the Aussie scientist?
CyberCipher I’m still looking for answer from you to the my question on the Aussie water link.
VikingGoneWild on December 15, 2006 at 8:53 AM
I watch Two and a Halfwits and happen to like the show.
As far as the “Christmas” show, sure it was crude, but that’s the type of person I am.
LONG LIVE SOUTHPARK REPUBLICANS!!
chilipequin on December 15, 2006 at 9:00 AM
Personally I think we should all thank Charlie Sheen for defining the moral bankruptcy of the secular liberal lifestyle, even though at the end of the show he did discover that even he had his limits, incest.
Buzzy on December 15, 2006 at 9:43 AM
watching that show and expecting them to respect Christian themse is like watching porn and expecting them to show some modesty.
What’s the point?
One Angry Christian on December 15, 2006 at 2:07 PM
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