The more I hear “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”, the more uncomfortable it makes me. Nothing says holiday classic like a date-rapey exchange by the fire, right?
Admittedly the first two verses aren’t so bad, but then she starts asking what’s in her drink (WTF?!) and he dodges the question and responds with manipulative flattery and guilt trips instead, and she’s like, dude you’re totally gonna ruin my reputation, and he’s like YOU WON’T HAVE A REPUTATION TO RUIN IF YOU CATCH PNEUMONIA AND DIE, BITCH and I’m like, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD this is why chaperones used to be a thing, people.
So I did a little editing. My version doesn’t quite have the same musicality of the original, but it helps me sleep better at night.
Also it’s shorter, and when it comes to Christmas music, shorter is usually good.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside But I Respect Your Boundaries
“I really can’t stay…”
“That’s cool. But baby, it’s cold outside…so take my scarf and some gloves. I don’t think we can get you a cab, but would you like me to walk you home?”
Much better.
Hahahaha! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that. Just think of how many people whose holiday cheer I can chip away by making them aware of this… Awesome. 🙂
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Original lyrics by Bill Cosby.
Too soon?
Btw I nominated you for a Liester Award! It is totally fake but kind of fun and you can check it out at
http://www.mumrevised.com/liebster-award-recipients/
I just wanted you to know you are one of my favs. Have a great holiday!
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Haha, “too soon” doesn’t exist in my vocabulary. I am a terrible person and I love it.
Wow, my second Liebster! Thank you! As I told my first nominator, I’m gonna be a killjoy and not do my own post because my social anxiety makes me not terribly comfortable with the whole chain aspect, but I super duper appreciate the love and I will be sure to pay it forward in my own way. Thanks for the warm and fuzzies. 🙂
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