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[–] NateNate60@lemmy.world 32 points 2 years ago (19 children)

I'm confused, someone explain the joke please

[–] henfredemars 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (16 children)

Here's the reference:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Jingleheimer_Schmidt

I'm curious. Where are you from? I didn't know the children's rhyme was uncommon.

[–] crycry@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Australian here, Never heard of it. Seems its mainly an America and Canada thing according to your link?

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

Canadian here, never heard this.

[–] BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago

Kids + YouTube is spreading its popularity. I hadn't heard it in the UK until 4-5 years ago.

[–] OPHanma@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

The Wiggles sing this song/rhyme all the time

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