# Whamegeddon 2024 **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [December 1, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479 "2024-12-01T20:01:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/21 "2024-12-06T02:33:45Z")
I think Im still in because of the clause in rule 3. Its only George giving a hint of his new #1 hit > [@rkalajian](#): > > ### The 3rd Rule > > Only the original version applies. Enjoy the ?#!$&%! out of remixes and covers. Band Aid "Do They Know it’s Christmas? " is a great holiday song ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/22 "2024-12-06T03:16:31Z")
This is my favorite cover version at least. It usually tides me over while I wait. I promise it’s not a trick, haha. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/e/b8efca4a301a0b3896be1e2f0b8fb5cc10433776.jpeg "“Last Christmas” - Wham!/Taylor Swift (Rock Cover by First To Eleven)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvAbKoKYTfE) I am officially out however, as of day 3. I heard it from SOMEONE ELSE’S CAR while I was driving around. Jerks, lol. ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/23 "2024-12-06T03:22:56Z")
I checked the link it’s safe guys. Also, you heard it from someone else’s car? That’s hilarious 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/24 "2024-12-06T03:24:57Z")
Yeah, I was mad, haha, I was probably kind of glaring at him too but I don’t think he saw me death staring at him luckily, lol. ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/25 "2024-12-06T11:18:24Z")
Covers are safe! ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/26 "2024-12-06T12:22:54Z")
I should mention I’ve now unintentionally heard the song 4 more times since getting Wham’d. ---
**Author:** ![HappyYoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/happyyoyoer/32/266188_2.png) [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/27 "2024-12-10T14:44:07Z")
I woke up today and almost had a heart attack, luckily it was some random person doing a cover and not the original song 😅😮‍💨😌😮‍💨 ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/28 "2024-12-10T15:51:22Z")
Almost got Whammed for the first time. Luckily, it was a cover in the style of Slipknot. I’m safe, for now…. ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/29 "2024-12-10T16:11:24Z")
Hang in there, everyone! I am cheering you on from the afterlife. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/30 "2024-12-12T23:19:30Z")
> [@rkalajian](#): > > ### The 3rd Rule > > Only the original version applies. Enjoy the ?#!$&%! out of remixes and covers. My friend’s X-mas record is now streaming Enjoy this version of "Last Christmas " guilt free. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/7/4/8741d85e1169ed53758e6ba7366874d2fd875ed5.jpeg "Last Christmas") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZEZNGRuEUg) ---
**Author:** ![JosiahR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/josiahr/32/251027_2.png) [@JosiahR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JosiahR)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/31 "2024-12-12T23:22:45Z")
I got Whamed last night as I went into rite aide to get a last minute Santa hat for a Christmas party. As I was quickly searching to isles, I realized what was playing on the radio. :skull:good luck my friends to all who survive 🫡 ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/32 "2024-12-13T00:06:13Z")
I’m already out, so I checked the vid, this one is also safe, haha. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/33 "2024-12-14T14:56:58Z")
> [@rkalajian](#): > > The 3rd Rule Still applies here, for those of you that are into classic synthesizers and drum machine, this video shows how George programed the LINN Drum and Juno for the track. Related to the Band Aid documentary [above](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/19) “Last Christmas” never hit #1 on the charts because it was always 2nd fiddle to “Do They Know its Christmas”, however George and Andrew donated all of their proceeds to the Band Aid cause in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/4/d/44d7dd43544816c383105e904820ed171b719ca7.jpeg "The Making of 'Last Christmas': Wham!, George Michael the LinnDrum and Free Stems") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZRFb1RtDDA) ---
**Author:** ![Afkor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/afkor/32/608770_2.png) [@Afkor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Afkor)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/34 "2024-12-14T15:09:46Z")
Unfortunately the store I work at has Christmas music playing all day, I got out a couple days ago… good luck to the rest! ---
**Author:** ![Big](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big/32/81788_2.png) [@Big](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/35 "2024-12-14T17:41:31Z")
I was out on the 3rd I think. My problem is I don’t which one is the original without going and listening to it. ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/36 "2024-12-14T17:48:59Z")
The original is about as 80’s Christmas as you can get besides like “wonderful Christmas time” by McCartney lol ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/37 "2024-12-18T15:34:05Z")
![IMG_3950](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/f/a/cfa72d2b26de1a49d054d8beafdc64fed54eec55.jpeg) Holy smokes, boys, that was a close one. Hopped in a customers car for a test drive, and reflexively hit the mute button as I always do, because customers have terrible taste in music, and I need to hear what’s up with the car. Lo and behold, what do I see in the infotainment screen??? ---
**Author:** ![HappyYoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/happyyoyoer/32/266188_2.png) [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/38 "2024-12-18T19:46:43Z")
I still can’t belive I’m still in The Bluetooth to my car is broken and my phones speakers suck and are wierd so it’s either radio or nothing and I’m not risking getting whammed ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/39 "2024-12-18T19:47:49Z")
As of last Saturday I’m out. My local hockey team played it soooo many times. ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whamegeddon-2024/414479/40 "2024-12-18T20:55:09Z")
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