Monday 5 December 2022

Horny devil

Grrrrr! Another (chilly, according to the forecast) week begins.

But at least I am getting in the swing of the season. For today is the celebration of everyone's favourite horny demon with a thirteen-inch tongue - Krampus! A feared monster of Old European Yuletide folklore, he punishes naughty children, swatting them with switches and rusty chains before dragging them, in baskets, to a fiery place below. He's a kindred spirit.

And on this Tacky Music Monday, here's a jolly little ditty by way of a celebration (and to wake us all up):

Have a good week, dear reader.

More Krampus here

17 comments:

  1. I love claymation. I just hope that ditty doesn’t stick in my head throughout the day.

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    1. I can just see you singing "Krampus, Krampus" as you wander along the paseo, frightening the children 😀 Jx

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  2. I'm familiar with the Krampus from watching a disturbing episode of Inside Number 9 called The Devil of Christmas with the lovely Rula Lenska.

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    1. Another series that completely passed me by - probably just as well, given the controversy about that particular episode... Jx

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    2. I saw that - but have just had to look it up to remind myself! Yep, a bit dark - I might have to watch it again.
      I also recommend Inside No.9 - the episodes are often genius.
      Sx

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  3. Meanwhile, I am actually in the mood for a traditional Christmas. I have been buying socks, aftershave, and annuals, and I am looking forward to my yearly dose of Slade - very strange for me - maybe it's because the weather has turned and I have a roaring fire in the log burner.
    Sx

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    1. I find the whole Xmas "thing" completely tiresome. Bah Humbug! Roll on New Year... Jx

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  4. Poor old Krampus puts up with a lot of stick, but he provides a much needed service. Two, if you count the one he can do with his tongue, too...

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    1. I've invited him round... Jx

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    2. Well, I thought it might serve two purposes - get rid of the increasing load of "demon children" accruing around our abode, and... Jx

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  5. I have no religious affiliations,but I rather like the idea of scaring the pants of naughty little buggers.Oh, wait...

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  6. Krampus is so much fun. They did a bit of a botch-up with the movie... I dunno... I want more sly evil and less thunderous house destroying monster. Same goes for the holidays themselves!

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    1. I imagined the film would be dreadful. Stick to the legends, I say. Jx

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  7. Here comes Krampus,
    Dear old Krampus,
    Right down Krampus Lane

    Ho Ho Ho

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