Guidelinesfor participating in Whamageddon:
Whamageddon Challenge: Duck (Nay, Dodg'em!) That Yule Tide Tune
Embrace the merriment this holiday season with the cheeky Whamageddon challenge! This internet sensation has folks scrambling to avoid hearing the iconic "Last Christmas" by Wham! as much as humanly possible.
From shopping malls to radio stations, the search is on to dodge this ubiquitous tune that seems to follow you like Wile E. Coyote after Road Runner! The objective is simple: go as long as possible without getting caught by that catchy Christmas melody before the big day!
The Ground Rules
Timeframe:
The adventure begins on December 1st and carries on until midnight on December 24th - a race against time, Santa's sleigh, and theslotta squatters!
Elimination:
If the unthinkable happens and you hear "Last Christmas"—be it on purpose or by accident—you're out of the game! But don't despair, comrades! This challenge isn't about perfection; it's about embrace the spirit of camaraderie and a rimful of eggnog!
Exemptions:
Remixes and covers by other artists don't count. You've gotta tackle the original 80s hit by Wham!
Honesty is the Best Policy:
Participants are mostly relied on to be truthful about their eliminations by sharing their misfortunes on social media using #Whamageddon.
The History of Whamageddon
This social media sensation has morphed into a festive ritual, with participants sharing their ploys, mishaps, and the horror stories of their inevitable downfall. Whamageddon transforms the holiday season into a humorous game of dodgeball against the tinsel tide!
While the inception of Whamageddon can be traced back to the depths of internet forums around 2010, it really exploded in popularity in 2023, thanks to TikTok. The challenge has become a global joke with more and more people playing along IRL!
The genesis of the term "Whamageddon" can be traced back to 2016, when a dedicated Facebook group was formed. This public group, now boasting 17k members and counting, serves as a hub for players to share their misfortunes, humorous close-calls, and even some witty memes.
It seems that the hilarity surrounding avoiding "Last Christmas" knows no bounds—even extending to the unfortunate football fans who were ambushed with the song at a match in 2023, potentially causing over 7000 attendees to lose the game!
Factoids:
Two days into Whamageddon 2023, a malevolent football stadium DJ attempted to have a laugh by blasting "Last Christmas," causing the elimination of potentially several thousand players. But let's be honest—not everyone found it quite so funny...
The official Whamageddon website is your one-stop-shop for the rules, credits, and everything else you need to know to get in the game!
Playing Whamageddon is still in session, but will it be your turn to crumble under the weight of those Wham! wham cymbals? Care to share your tale of triumph or despair?
Bonus Trivia:
- What band did people mistake for The Beatles?
- Apart from "Wild Thing" and "Love Is All Around," what unusual hobby was Reg Presley from The Troggs known for? The answer might surprise you!
In the spirit of Whamageddon, embrace the challenge of staying clear of "Last Christmas" by Wham! on social media to share your experiences, ploys, and mishaps with the online community. This entertaining holiday tradition has grown from online forums to global popularity, with participants attempting to dodge the iconic tune across various platforms.
