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entertainment2 years ago

"Whamageddon: The Ultimate Challenge of Avoiding Wham!'s 'Last Christmas'"

Whamageddon is a holiday tradition where participants try to avoid hearing Wham!'s "Last Christmas" from December 1 to Christmas Day. The game has gained popularity in recent years, with participants sharing their defeats on social media using the hashtag #whamageddon. While covers are allowed, the original song must be avoided. Despite the game, it's worth noting that the royalties from "Last Christmas" go to charity. Participants can still support charitable causes by playing cover versions, and on Christmas Day, all bets are off, allowing for a festive blast of Wham!

via Mentalfloss|
#charity#christmas-music#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Whamageddon: The Holiday Game That Could Make You Lose with One Wham! Song

Whamageddon, an annual competition where players are eliminated if they accidentally hear and recognize Wham!'s "Last Christmas," has begun and will continue until December 24. The game, which started about 20 years ago among friends in Denmark, has gained popularity in the internet age with over 500,000 participants last year. Controversy arose when a DJ played the song during a UK soccer match, potentially eliminating thousands from the competition.

via Newser|
#competition#entertainment#holiday-season
entertainment2 years ago

Whamageddon: The Viral Christmas Game That Saves You From Tears

Whamageddon is a viral holiday game that challenges participants to avoid hearing Wham!'s 1984 hit song, "Last Christmas," throughout the month of December. The game has gained popularity on TikTok, with the hashtag #whamageddon accumulating over 12 million views. Participants must avoid the original song but are safe if they hear a remix or cover version. The game's founder, Thomas Mertz, emphasizes that it's all in good fun and not about removing the song from rotation. The goal is to create a shared experience and inject levity into the holiday season.

via Yahoo News|
#christmas#entertainment#last-christmas
entertainment2 years ago

"DJ's 'Last Christmas' Remix Takes Whamageddon to New Heights"

DJ Matt Facer played Wham!'s "Last Christmas" during a football match, knocking potentially over 7,000 people out of the popular holiday game called Whamageddon. Created nearly two decades ago, the game challenges participants to avoid hearing the song from December 1st to December 24th. Whamageddon has gained popularity across Europe and the United States, with players sharing their eliminations on social media. Despite some taking the game seriously, its creators emphasize that it's meant to be a lighthearted and fun way to enjoy the holiday season.

via The Washington Post|
#dj-matt-facer#entertainment#holiday-game