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 almost 2 years ago
I don’t Habla Espanol either. This song never sounded like that to me.
jagedlo almost 2 years ago
I see Nelson going full Morse code at the end there!
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 2 years ago
What do you mean it isn’t “Fleas Navidog”?
sirbadger almost 2 years ago
Should they tell Nelson that there are other languages besides English?
Doug K almost 2 years 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 almost 2 years ago
I like that song too!
Ryan B Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Childhood ears have definitely botched many song lyrics
Walter Kocker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I love “Pickles” from the heart of my bottom.
Walter Kocker Premium Member almost 2 years 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 almost 2 years 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 almost 2 years ago
For some reason I read that to the tune of baby shark.
ObiJoan almost 2 years ago
There’s fleas ony my dad…
Meg: All Seriousness Aside almost 2 years ago
Not a bad mondegreen. Bob Rivers did a good parody, “Police Stopped My Car”.
iggyman almost 2 years ago
I heard a kid singing “The Police Stole my Car”!
iggyman almost 2 years ago
Prospero Ano Nuevo to one and all!
jcompan almost 2 years ago
When my son was young he sang " Police mommy duck".
tremaine53 almost 2 years ago
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas, from the heart of my bottom! Err!
juicebruce almost 2 years ago
I thought for the longest time he was singing " I got fleas in my crotch "
I'm Sad almost 2 years ago
I generally don’t like Christmas music but this is one song I really like.
MichelleChartrand1 almost 2 years ago
Funnily enough that song was playing on the radio when I read this. I can see his point of view, or hearing :)
ANIMAL almost 2 years ago
His mom should buy some Q-tips..!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa Marie Chamberlain almost 2 years ago
Oh Nelson!
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
LOL! Too funny!
wongo almost 2 years ago
Has mommy beek kidnapped ?
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Reminds me of my brother when he was little..“Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild fromdee…”
6foot6 almost 2 years ago
Fleas on my dog, is what it’s always sounded like to me.
Linguist almost 2 years ago
Thanks for the earworm, Mr. Crane! Now that’ll be in my head all day!
StarNut Premium Member almost 2 years ago
My daughter used to sing “Release Molly Duck! Release Molly Duck!”
mistercatworks almost 2 years ago
Sounds more like Morse code than Español.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I can hear Nelson singing his version of Felix Navidad.
Thehag almost 2 years ago
Mondegreens rule!
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/mysterious-mondegreens-examples-unique-phenomenon
Thank you Sylvia Wright and Jon Carroll.
geekboy_x almost 2 years 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 almost 2 years ago
Nooo. He’s only gotten to “A” in Morse code.
christelisbetty almost 2 years ago
My Brother-in-law’s Mommy is Dot…(Dorthy).
Natarose almost 2 years ago
My dad used to sing “Fleas Nattie’s got!” So I changed it to “Fleas Daddy’s got!”
LFate almost 2 years ago
I didn’t know Nelson is just supposed to be 5 yrs old. He seems older.
kathleenhicks62 almost 2 years 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 almost 2 years ago
Funny!
42Irish Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Fleece La-De-Da?
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 2 years 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 almost 2 years ago
Felix Navidad? That’s Santa Claus’s cousin from Mexico.
[continues to maintain a straight face…]
Taracinablue almost 2 years ago
He’s only 5? I thought he was older than that. Huh.
Jaime Jean M almost 2 years 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.