Frosty's First Words

Considering the holiday season, I think it would be most appropriate to write a christmas themed blog.  Its not going to be particularly funny or deep but more of a vent for a pet peeve of mine.  Let me explain...

I went to a Christmas concert tonight and as you might expect the song ‘Frosty the Snowman’ was performed.  This song always brings me back to my childhood christmas memories, as I’m sure it does for most of us.  Apparently, however, there is something that differs between my memory of Frosty and most other peoples memories.   In my childhood years I always watched this particular christmas cartoon special about Frosty the Snowman and how he came to be.  Most people I talk to about this cartoon know which one I’m referring to.  However, there is one very special scene that only I seem to recall.  I think it comes at a crucial time in Frosty’s existence which should be remembered by us all, but for some reason 99% of people can not recall it and thus think I’m crazy.  Well, sometimes I am, yes, but about this I am certain. I will attach video proof to back me up.  

Try to recall the scene where the children take the black hat and place it on Frosty’s head.  It provided the final, magical element that was required to bring him to life after provided with the corn cob pipe, button nose and two eyes made out of coal.   Upon awakening Frosty speaks aloud a very particular phrase.  Do you recall what that is?  If not, please watch the clip, specifically the scene at ~3:30:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd39Fnas8Ro 

Frosty shouts “Happy Birthday!” when he comes to life.   Sometimes it feels like I am the only person alive who remembers this.  Why?  I can only guess.  My main thought is that most people tend to associate this film with only modern christmas greetings, such as: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Season’s Greetings and so forth.  Ironically, most people do not associate the phrase ‘Happy Birthday’ with Christmas cartoons or this most important Christian celebration with the birth of their saviour when expressed in cartoon fashion.  That’s something to think about. 

With all due respect, watch the youtube clip of the cartoon and see for yourself that Frosty shouts ‘Happy Birthday’ when he comes alive.  All my friends, family and clients can say I’m ridiculous but I’m not.  I pay attention to details that most others forget.  I wouldn’t bother blogging about this if only some people disagreed about this scene with me - but every single person has called me out on it. So I’m settling it now once and for all.  Perhaps (instead of calling me crazy) you need to think about why you forgot this scene and why its seems so ill-fitting.  I think, under the circumstances, those 2 words run deeper than most realize. Most people have lost perspective.  Yes, its just a children’s cartoon, and I’m not expecting great things from the average schoolchild after watching this cartoon. But I do think that more is to be expected of adults who’ve grown up in this environment and are expected to know the true meaning of Christmas. 

Regardless of what you remember Frosty’s first words to be, I hope that you can at least  take away some warm childhood memories of christmases past, and value the special time you have to celebrate with your family and friends at this moment.  

Merry Christmas, Happy New Near and Happy Birthday!!!

- BSW

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Normally I abhor politics. I avoid it at all costs. But every once in awhile a politician captures my attention for some reason or other. And Justin Trudeau did just that this week when he called a certain tory a piece of shit during Question Period.  It was awesome! The best thing I heard all week.  

Question Period in the House of Commons has become so boring, so scripted, so politically correct, that it might as well not even take place at all. Just send out the scripted memo for those who even care to download because we all know what questions are going to be asked and what responses are going to be quoted.  

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