This week is Thanksgiving, pushing us full force into the holiday season. And to celebrate,Adam Sadleris bringing an early present for everyone! No matter what your religion is, you’ve probably enjoyed listening to his iconic Chanukah Song. Now, he’s updated it. And there are some surprising and hilarious new inclusions.
As the title might suggest, this reworked Chanukah Song is the fourth version thatAdam Sadlerhas released over the past 21 years. And as you’re able to see, he’s not really into celebrating the catchy holiday theme on its anniversary, instead surprising fans unexpectedly with his revised take on theclassic. He opens thenew videoby gleefully telling those in the audience that he is about to introduce a fourth list ofJewishindividuals. Not all of them, whom, mind you, should be celebrated.
Probably the biggest laugh in this new version of the Chanukah Song comes when he mentions Jared from Subway, along with astingingexplicative. Other notable new inclusions in the song includeSeth RogenandJoseph Gordon-Levitt, who, ironically enough, are starring in a Christmas movie this Thanksgiving weekend titledThe Night Before.Shia LaBeoufgets a nod for being a really ‘weird ass’ Jew. AndAdam Levine’s mention seems to mark the highlight of his career.
Of course, real life celebrities aren’t the only ones who get a shout out this time around. WithStar Wars: The Force Awakensfever at an all time high, Princess Leia gets name checked, as do the characters fromFrozen.Scarlett Johanssonand Drake are also among those to be honored and immortalized by this cherished comedy song.
The video for Chanukah Song Part 4 was recorded last week during a live show in San Diego, and it was released on the officialHappy Madison Youtubepage. The song original made its debut at Judd Apatow’s standup special at New York City’s Carnegie Hall last week.Adam Sadlerleft this short, but sweet, message for his fans.
“I did a show with some friends in San Diego last week and recorded a new one for you. Have a great holiday season.”
The very first version of the Chanukah Song debuted onSaturday Night Livein 1994. The original included shout outs toGoldie Hawn,O.J. Simpsonand Spock. In 1999, the song got its first makeover, withWinona Ryder, Courtney Love and Mike D of theBeastie Boysgetting thrown in the mix. The third time the song saw a redo was in 2002, withGwyneth Paltrow,Ben StillerandNatalie Portmanall becoming a part of the legacy. you’re able to check out the latest new and improved version here. Which of the four versions do you like best?
