Thu. 12/22 - Where Did "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" Come From?

<p><strong><em>We dive into the origins and enduring popularity of that most classic of Christmas Carols, “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells.” Plus, Stephen Spielberg has officially apologized to sharks for Jaws. And a note on our holiday programming. </em></strong></p><p>Sponsor:</p><ul><li>Rocket Money, Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions at <a href="http://rocketmoney.com/cool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RocketMoney.com/COOL</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cbr.com/jingle-bells-batman-smells-secret-origin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jingle Bells, Batman Smells: The History of a Children's Classic</a> (CBR)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5u9JSnAAU4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I Asked 64,182 People About “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”. Here's What I Found Out.</a> (Tom Scott, YouTube)</li><li><a href="https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-secret-true-history-jingle-bells-batman-smells" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Secret True History Of 'Jingle Bells, Batman Smells'</a> (Cracked)</li><li><a href="https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2022/12/considering-history-the-forgotten-meanings-behind-classic-holiday-songs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Considering History: The Forgotten Meanings Behind Classic Holiday Songs</a> (Saturday Evening Post)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj-7H0BVrVg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I Love You, You Hate Me | Official Trailer</a> (Peacock, YouTube)</li><li><a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/anthonyrobledo/steven-spielberg-apologizes-sharks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steven Spielberg Would Like To Apologize For Making Everyone Hate Sharks</a> (BuzzFeed News)&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.avclub.com/steven-spielberg-apologizes-to-sharks-for-jaws-quote-1849909980" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steven Spielberg would like to profusely apologize to sharks for Jaws</a> (A/V Club)&nbsp;</li><li><a href="