Even with that mishearing, he probably still gets the key message when it switches to English with “I want to wish you a Merry Christmas … from the bottom of my heart.”
5? I wondered how old Nelson was supposed to be. I thought he was closer to 7 or 8. He’s been shown doing homework and having little friends, a 5yr old is barely in kindergarten. I never had homework in kindergarten, in fact I don’t think it started until maybe 3rd grade or so but that was over 30yrs ago so perhaps it’s different now
Growing up in Southern California, Feliz Navidad was as much part of the season as the decorated palm trees. My wife (from Idaho) just doesn’t understand this.
allen@home 6 months ago
I don’t Habla Espanol either. This song never sounded like that to me.
jagedlo 6 months ago
I see Nelson going full Morse code at the end there!
Jesy Bertz Premium Member 6 months ago
What do you mean it isn’t “Fleas Navidog”?
sirbadger 6 months ago
Should they tell Nelson that there are other languages besides English?
Doug K 6 months ago
Even with that mishearing, he probably still gets the key message when it switches to English with “I want to wish you a Merry Christmas … from the bottom of my heart.”
Cornelius Noodleman 6 months ago
I like that song too!
Ryan B Premium Member 6 months ago
Childhood ears have definitely botched many song lyrics
Walter Kocker Premium Member 6 months ago
I love “Pickles” from the heart of my bottom.
Walter Kocker Premium Member 6 months ago
I always thought it was:
“Do not go, gentile, into that good night.” Dylan Thomas – 1914-1953
(’Always wondered where I was supposed to go – and how).
Frankie5466 6 months ago
5? I wondered how old Nelson was supposed to be. I thought he was closer to 7 or 8. He’s been shown doing homework and having little friends, a 5yr old is barely in kindergarten. I never had homework in kindergarten, in fact I don’t think it started until maybe 3rd grade or so but that was over 30yrs ago so perhaps it’s different now
alansmethers 6 months ago
For some reason I read that to the tune of baby shark.
ObiJoan 6 months ago
There’s fleas ony my dad…
Meg O' My Heart 6 months ago
Not a bad mondegreen. Bob Rivers did a good parody, “Police Stopped My Car”.
wilhemenacooker 6 months ago
cue the cancel culture… 3… 2… 1…
iggyman 6 months ago
I heard a kid singing “The Police Stole my Car”!
iggyman 6 months ago
Prospero Ano Nuevo to one and all!
jcompan 6 months ago
When my son was young he sang " Police mommy duck".
tremaine53 6 months ago
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas, from the heart of my bottom! Err!
juicebruce 6 months ago
I thought for the longest time he was singing " I got fleas in my crotch "
I'm Sad 6 months ago
I generally don’t like Christmas music but this is one song I really like.
MichelleChartrand1 6 months ago
Funnily enough that song was playing on the radio when I read this. I can see his point of view, or hearing :)
ANIMAL 6 months ago
His mom should buy some Q-tips..!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa Marie Chamberlain 6 months ago
Oh Nelson!
Zebrastripes 6 months ago
LOL! Too funny!
wongo 6 months ago
Has mommy beek kidnapped ?
magicwalnut Premium Member 6 months ago
Reminds me of my brother when he was little..“Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild fromdee…”
6foot6 6 months ago
Fleas on my dog, is what it’s always sounded like to me.
Linguist 6 months ago
Thanks for the earworm, Mr. Crane! Now that’ll be in my head all day!
StarNut Premium Member 6 months ago
My daughter used to sing “Release Molly Duck! Release Molly Duck!”
mistercatworks 6 months ago
Sounds more like Morse code than Español.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 6 months ago
I can hear Nelson singing his version of Felix Navidad.
Thehag 6 months ago
Mondegreens rule!
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/mysterious-mondegreens-examples-unique-phenomenon
Thank you Sylvia Wright and Jon Carroll.
geekboy_x 6 months ago
“Fleas on my dog …”
Much to the chagrin of my actual dog to whom I sing this repeatedly and with delight every year.
zeexenon 6 months ago
Nooo. He’s only gotten to “A” in Morse code.
christelisbetty 6 months ago
My Brother-in-law’s Mommy is Dot…(Dorthy).
Natarose 6 months ago
My dad used to sing “Fleas Nattie’s got!” So I changed it to “Fleas Daddy’s got!”
LFate Premium Member 6 months ago
I didn’t know Nelson is just supposed to be 5 yrs old. He seems older.
kathleenhicks62 6 months ago
What ever- – can not stand that song. When I was working retail the store played it all day long- – nor a lie either.
philwinn 6 months ago
Funny!
42Irish Premium Member 6 months ago
Fleece La-De-Da?
Ray Helvy Premium Member 6 months ago
Growing up in Southern California, Feliz Navidad was as much part of the season as the decorated palm trees. My wife (from Idaho) just doesn’t understand this.
PaintTheDust 6 months ago
Felix Navidad? That’s Santa Claus’s cousin from Mexico.
[continues to maintain a straight face…]
Taracinablue 6 months ago
He’s only 5? I thought he was older than that. Huh.
Astérix 6 months ago
Thanks for ruining José Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad for me. This was even worse than the Fab Four singing it to the Beatles “And I Love Her” tune.