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The nice thing about this video is that the whole time I was watching it, I was wondering “WHAT IS THIS?” but then that guy at the end explains what it is: “all it is is a hip hop Hanukkah song written by the senior Senator from Utah.” Oh, that’s what this is. Total hip hop song, clearly. Wait. No. Nope. This is not a hip hop Hanukkah song. It’s funny, considering how terrible this is, that I was totally willing to let it just be what it is, a weird, well-enough-intentioned*, one-off side project from an actual dinosaur, but then that other dude had to call this a “hip hop Hanukkah song.” I’m not even mad at Orrin Hatch. He’s just a Mormon who loves Jews and hates a woman’s right to choose! But what is that other dude’s problem? Hip hop Hanukkah song. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! (Thanks for the tip, Sammy.)
*”Well-enough-intentioned,” kind of, although traditionally the only reason that Mormons, Catholics, etc, offer vehement support of the Jews and consider the Jews the “chosen people” is because a unified state of Israel is required for the second coming of the Messiah, ushering in the End of Days. So it’s not like he’s just being chill about loving latkes, or whatever. CLASS DISMISSED!
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Needs more kittens.
Well, let’s file that in the ‘What the Fuck?’ file in my brain for later reflection.
Now I’ve got this stupid song in my head.
This song has been brain raping me now for a week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a0wat0C2dM
Yo, VIP. Let’s kick it?
His rap name should be comparably as old Skool as he is old. I suggest Orrin AKA Stormin Mormon.
I’m an agnostic secular humanist so don’t take this the wrong way, but I feel like all Hanukkah songs are this terrible.
I can’t believe they’re sharking an Ass Dan classic…. smh.
Mr. Hatch wears a blinged out half joint around his neck… Niceeeee!
Also, That song is Mad Jewy.
what’s wrong with orrin hatch in this video? didn’t he write this song? why does he seem so depressed? maybe they’re not living up to his artistic vision.
I love the children sing along portion of the video that didn’t actually make the final audio cut.
I thought that initially as well, but if you listen closely to the final chorus you can barely hear them.
But yeah, total photo op this hatch guy, Showing off his Jew/Mormon necklace (?), proppin up bad singin kids…
I like to think that Senator Hatch voiced the kiddie portions of that song.
Dear Senior Senator from Utah, get someone with better video editing skillz to edit your next hip hop song about a religious holiday you do not celebrate. Sincerely, Sebboh.
but really. why did they show us video of the children singing when they were not singing, and then show no video when they were singing? to confuse us? because it worked.
apologies all around.
instead, let’s pretend my comment was more along the lines of this: they’re claiming he wrote this? i am usually more excited (read: actually participate) when i record my hip hop songs about religious holidays i do not celebrate.
my point is, read the two threads above mine since obviously i am illiterate.
Sen. Hatch: “Hey Joe, I’m writing a song about Hanukkah. Can you give me a little background on the holiday?”
Sen. Lieberman: “Well, as you know, it lasts for eight days. We celebrate…”
Sen. Hatch: “Perfect. That’s all I really need. You’ve been a big help.”
Sen. Lieberman: “Wait, Orrin. There’s a lot more to the story. About Holy temple in Jerusalem and the Maccabean Revolt…”
Sen. Hatch: “Ha, that’s great,Joe. Maybe for the next song. I got it. Eight days and celebrating. Phenomenal. See you at Passover.”
The New York Times article about this was one of the most hilarious pieces of journalism that I have ever read.
Agreed. Cue highlight reel!
At one point, Mr. Hatch unbuttons his white dress shirt to expose the golden mezuzah necklace he wears every day. Mezuzahs also adorn the doorways of his homes in Washington and Utah. Mr. Hatch keeps a Torah in his Senate office.
?Not a real Torah, but sort of a mock Torah,? he said. ?I feel sorry I?m not Jewish sometimes.?
I really want to know what a mock Torah looks like.
Here is another favorite part!
“‘Anything I can do for the Jewish people, I will do,’ Mr. Hatch said in an interview before heading to the Senate floor to debate an abortion amendment.”
“Mr. Hatch enlisted his collaborator, Madeline Stone, a Jewish songwriter from the Upper West Side of Manhattan who specializes in Christian music.”
Reminded me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDbpzjbXUZI
Reminds me more of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukjCcUFMbSE
This is the only Jewish hip hop song in my opinion.
not to be rude and not to speak on behalf of all jews everywhere but?
RETURN TO SENDER.
As long as he’s in the studio, why doesn’t he rap about the posthumous baptism of Jewish Holocaust victims? (You crazy for that one, Mormons.)
oh also, not to get all politicalgum here, but Gabe gave a great little shpiel there on the reason for all the Jew Love. high five.
I can’t speak for whether that’s true for Catholics, but as a practicing Mormon (I know, right?!) I can’t assure you it’s not true for us. Mormon belief that Jews are a Chosen People has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with theology. Mormon support of Israel has nothing to do with theology and everything to do with politics (i.e. most Mormons are Republicans, and most Republicans support Israel).
Oh, and while I’m at it, just let go ahead and state that even most Republican Mormons are embarrased by Orrin. That is all.
I’m certainly not Sheriff of Jewish culture, but isn’t there supposed to be a “ck” sound at the beginning of the word?
You know, Chip-chop?
From now on, all music videos should include shots of the song lyrics to prove that the song was in fact written and not just made up on the spot.
What’s in the Hatch? Judaism.