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Dr. Demento's Christmas Songs Trivia Quiz

Most of us have our own favorite Yuletide carols and songs. Here is a collection of songs that have appeared on the syndicated Dr. Demento show during the Christmas season.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
christopherm

Time
3 mins

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320,171

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. This artist has entertained us with many zany songs. In this song, our venerable hero is fixated with a particular woman. He suggests that whatever she does will be noted by Santa. "Santa Claus Is Watchin' You." What is the name of this C&W novelty singer and songwriter? Hint

Stan Freberg

Boris Pickett

Ray Stevens

Homer & Jethro

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Question 2 of 10

2. Allan Sherman released this parody of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "The Twelve Gifts Of Christmas." What did Sherman say that he received on the first day of Christmas? (Hint: He released this in 1963) Hint

Japanese transistor radio

DVD

MP3 player

TIVO

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Question 3 of 10

3. These "mice" joined forces with "Canned Heat," for a reprise of their popular song. They aren't really mice, but what sort of rodent are they? "Hey! Alvin." Hint

hamsters

rabbits

chipmunks

gerbils

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Question 4 of 10

4. A delightful song by Gayla Peevey. She only wants a certain kind of animal for Christmas. What sort of animal could it be? Hint

crocodile

hippopotamus

elephant

snake

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Question 5 of 10

5. The protagonist of this song admits to many transgressions. Not only that, someone has "snitched" on him. Owing to his untoward behavior, what is he getting for Christmas? (Stan Freberg) Hint

a bag of sticks

a matching tie and handkerchief

socks

nuttin'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Replete with the characteristic bells, _whistles_, and other discordant sounds, Spike Jones relates the poignant tale of a boy who only wants one thing for Christmas. What is it? Hint

an alligator

a bicycle

a new computer

his two front teeth

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Question 7 of 10

7. Weird Al takes us on an apocalyptic tour blending images of nuclear destruction with quaint Christmas nostalgia. What is the name of this less than cheery Christmas song? Hint

"Nukem Till They Glow Like Rudolph's Nose"

"Christmas At Ground Zero"

"I Want a Nuclear Bomb for Christmas"

"Elves of Destruction"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Even though this song has been around for quite some time, it made the number one spot on Dr. Demento's Funny Five in December, 2000. It regales the tale of an elderly woman and her tragic demise. What is the name of this delightful ditty? (Elmo & Patsy) Hint

"Elves Kidnapped My Aunt"

"Grandmother Drank Too Much Root Beer"

"Kurusima Monster"

"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2007, Dr. Demento presented a four part Christmas song extravaganza encompassing four weeks throughout December. Weird Al surfaced to the top of the list with this alternate view of Santa. What is the name of this particularly demented song? Hint

"Rudolph Gets a Gun"

"Santa Delegates - Elves Litigate"

"Reindeer Rampage"

"The Night Santa Went Crazy"

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Question 10 of 10

10. This song made the December 6th, 2009 list. It was portrayed by that late icon of children's television, Soupy Sales. How did Soupy say that Santa was coming to town? (The Beach Boys would have been happy with this mode of travel.) Hint

skydiving

walking

flying

surfin'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Ray Stevens

"He's everywhere, he's everywhere." Ray Stevens's song appeared on the Dr. Demento show as far back as 1974. Ray's helpful elf chimes along, "You can't do nothin' cause you're never alone. He's even got a wire tap on your phone."

Answer: Japanese transistor radio

Naturally, there are parodies galore of this particular song. "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Japanese transistor radio." Sherman goes on to mention pajamas, a calendar, a wallet, etc.

3. These "mice" joined forces with "Canned Heat," for a reprise of their popular song. They aren't really mice, but what sort of rodent are they? "Hey! Alvin."

Answer: chipmunks

Yes, even in this rendition with "Canned Heat," chipmunks prevail. "Who are you calling mice? We are chipmunks!" "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)," is a wonderful favorite.

4. A delightful song by Gayla Peevey. She only wants a certain kind of animal for Christmas. What sort of animal could it be?

Answer: hippopotamus

"I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy."
Maybe, she will get one.

5. The protagonist of this song admits to many transgressions. Not only that, someone has "snitched" on him. Owing to his untoward behavior, what is he getting for Christmas? (Stan Freberg)

Answer: nuttin'

"I broke my bat on Johnny's head
Somebody snitched on me.
I hid a frog in sister's bed
Somebody snitched on me.
I spilled some ink on mommy's rug
I made Tommy eat a bug
Bought some gum with a penny slug
Somebody snitched on me."

Stan Freberg made several irreverent Christmas songs. This one depicts the antics of a boy throughout the year. Therefore, the boy laments that he is getting "nuttin'" for Christmas.

6. Replete with the characteristic bells, _whistles_, and other discordant sounds, Spike Jones relates the poignant tale of a boy who only wants one thing for Christmas. What is it?

Answer: his two front teeth

This rendition of the popular song reached the number one spot in 1949. It appeared prominently on Dr. Demento's Christmas show in December, 1983.

"All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth.
Gee, if I could only
have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas!""

7. Weird Al takes us on an apocalyptic tour blending images of nuclear destruction with quaint Christmas nostalgia. What is the name of this less than cheery Christmas song?

Answer: "Christmas At Ground Zero"

"It's Christmas at Ground Zero
There's music in the air
The sleigh bells are ringing and the carolers are singing
While the air raid sirens blare."

This song made the "Funny Five," in 1991 on the syndicated Dr. Demento show.

Answer: "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."

Sadly, Elmo and Patsy went separate ways but Dr. Elmo reprised the song in 1992 and again in 2000. It is a perennial favorite. It may gladden you to know that Grandma survived the incident with only minor injuries, despite having too much eggnog to drink.

Answer: "The Night Santa Went Crazy"

"Like a big fat drunk disgruntled Yuletide Rambo
And he smiled and said, with a twinkle in his eye,
"Merry Christmas to all, now you're all gonna die!""

Let's hope that Santa gets out early on good behavior.

Answer: surfin'

"Santa Claus Is Surfin' To Town," was perhaps a departure from Soupy's regimen. Soupy is best known for his fabulous children's show, "Lunch with Soupy Sales."

Source: Author christopherm

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