December 1–24, 2026

WHAMAGEDDON

Avoid "Last Christmas." Survive till the 24th. Become the envy of your friends and family — enjoy being a Christmas grinch.

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The Rules

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Survive

Stay alive from December 1st through December 24th without hearing Last Christmas by Wham!

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Original Only

Only the original Wham! recording counts. Covers, remixes, and versions by other artists are safe.

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Instant Elimination

The moment you recognise the song, you're out. No exceptions, no second chances.

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Share Your Fate

If you're eliminated, let the world know with #whamageddon on social media.

Bonus

This is a survival game, not a competition — deliberately playing the song to eliminate friends is unsportsmanlike and thoroughly un-Whamly. Don't be that person.

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About

Every December, millions of people around the world try to survive the holiday season without accidentally hearing Wham!'s 1984 classic Last Christmas. Shops, radio stations, and Christmas playlists conspire against you.

The game has been covered by outlets across three continents — from the BBC, NPR, and The New York Times, to Scandinavian broadcasters back home in Denmark. Join the global community and see how long you last.

BBC
NPR
Washington Post
New York Times
The Guardian
Forbes
CBS News
NBC News
TODAY
Rolling Stone
DJ Mag
Mixmag
MusicTech
Yahoo News
The New Daily
TV 2
SVT
TV4
RNZ
Scripps News

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