Upworthy – 'Here Comes Menopause' Christmas Song Parody Hits Home for Gen X Women
Where this fits: Merry Perimenopause: The Peri-Carols, Vol. 1. Why Songs Get Us Like Nothing Else
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- Penn and Kim Holderness created a perimenopause parody Christmas song medley parodying 'Here Comes Santa Claus,' 'Sleigh Ride,' 'Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town,' 'Little Drummer Boy,' and 'O Christmas Tree.'
- The medley covers forgetfulness, sleeplessness, moodiness, hair thinning, and doctor gaslighting, with the hook 'Oh HRT, oh HRT. Hormone replacement therapy.'
- Comment responses crowned it 'the new Gen X female anthem'; other comments: 'I have never felt more seen' and 'I am so grateful to be going through this hell in a time where we are free to talk/sing about it.'
- An OB-GYN office worker commented they requested the parody be added to the waiting room playlist.