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|writer =[[Tom Kenny]]<br>Andy Paley | |writer =[[Tom Kenny]]<br>[[Andy Paley]] | ||
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*In the [[Bob Esponja (Latin American Spanish)|Latin American dub]], the word "jerk" is replaced by "patan." (Lout) | *In the [[Bob Esponja (Latin American Spanish)|Latin American dub]], the word "jerk" is replaced by "patan." (Lout) | ||
*The LEGO rendition of the song was included in the 2011 Lego Club DVD. | *The LEGO rendition of the song was included in the 2011 Lego Club DVD. | ||
*The melody sounds similar to the 1974 Christmas song " | *The melody sounds similar to the 1974 Christmas song "{{w|Wombling Merry Christmas}}" by {{w|The Wombles (band)|the Wombles}}. | ||
===Episode references === | ===Episode references=== | ||
* During the beginning of the song, SpongeBob makes the rainbow sign from the episode "[[Idiot Box]]." | *During the beginning of the song, SpongeBob makes the rainbow sign from the episode "[[Idiot Box]]." | ||
==Video == | ==Video== | ||
[[File:It's A SpongeBob Christmas "Don't Be a Jerk It's Christmas" Karaoke Music Video Nick|thumb|center|450px]] | [[File:It's A SpongeBob Christmas "Don't Be a Jerk It's Christmas" Karaoke Music Video Nick|thumb|center|450px]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:02, 28 December 2024
If you were looking for the article about the episode, then see "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!."
If you were looking for the article about the book, then see Don't Be a Jerk, It's Christmas!.
"Don't Be a Jerk," also titled "Don't Be A Jerk (It's Christmas)," is a song that was released as a bonus on the SpongeBob's Greatest Hits CD and is used in the episode "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" It was included in the 2008 "Built By Me" LEGO competition part of Nicktoons Network Animation Festival, both before debuting in the show officially. This song is also featured on the It's a SpongeBob Christmas! album. It is the antidote to the jerktonium.
Lyrics
NOTE: Lyrics in red do not appear in the broadcast version of the song.
- Ahoy everybody!
- SpongeBob here! Christmas needs presents and mistletoe, sharing and caring. So during this most festive season, please, don't be a jerk.
- Bring joy to the world; it's the thing to do
- But the world does not revolve around you
- Don't be a jerk
- It's Christmas
- There's a sign above the line that says "Express"
- That means ten items or less
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- Be nice to babies and animals, old folks too
- 'Cause that's how you'd like them to treat you
- Use turn signals, don't screen my calls
- Don't you wreck the house when you deck the halls
- Spit your gum where it won't wind up on my shoe
- Squeeze toothpaste from the bottom of the tube
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- It's Christmas!
- [instrumental]
- [laughter]
- When others are talking, never interrupt
- Don't put people down, or leave the toilet seat up
- It's the time for family and holly and turkey
- It is the season to be jolly; not jerky! (Jolly; not jerky!)
- Don't dig in the cereal box, for goodness sakes
- Take the prize and leave me nothing but flakes
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- Santa brought nearly every gift on your list
- Why whine about the one that he missed?
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk) It's Christmas
- It's Christmas!
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- (It's Christmas!) Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)
- It's Christmas
- [fade]
LEGO Version
- The LEGO Version is done by Garret Barati. This was the follow up to the winner of the 2008 "Built By Me" LEGO competition part of Nicktoons Network Animation Festival.
Nickelodeon Cruise on Royal Caribbean version
Role in episode
When SpongeBob finds out that singing this song cured Sandy, he realizes he can sing this song to the rest of Bikini Bottom to make them normal again, so he sings this song to everyone, and they all become normal. As a result, they begin singing as well curing the entire town.
Trivia
General
- This is the second signature song of a Christmas special. The first is "The Very First Christmas" from the episode "Christmas Who?"
- The lyrics of this song are featured in the It's a SpongeBob Christmas! book.
- In the Latin American dub, the word "jerk" is replaced by "patan." (Lout)
- The LEGO rendition of the song was included in the 2011 Lego Club DVD.
- The melody sounds similar to the 1974 Christmas song "Wombling Merry Christmas" by the Wombles.
Episode references
- During the beginning of the song, SpongeBob makes the rainbow sign from the episode "Idiot Box."
Video