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Okay, so every time the Neil Diamond song “Sweet Caroline” is on, and Neil Diamond sings the words “Sweet Caroline”, you pretty much *have* to sing along with the horns going “BUM! BUM! BUM!” It’s a compulsion. I can’t explain it.<\/p>\n

I was wondering how slowing down the song would affect one’s desire to sing along. Here are my findings.<\/p>\n

(NOTE: The following are snippets of the song, not the entire song.)<\/p>\n

Normal Speed<\/a> – Completely Irresistible. Don’t bother fighting it.<\/p>\n

26% Slower Than Normal<\/a> – Mostly Irresistible. Oddly stately, regal.<\/p>\n

42% Slower Than Normal<\/a> – Still Pretty Damned Irresistible. A stoner anthem.<\/p>\n

57% Slower Than Normal<\/a> – Not Very Irresistible. I think the pain meds are kicking in.<\/p>\n

88% Slower Than Normal<\/a> – Resistibility Accomplished. That being said, this is a very nice moody piece. And the horns have the gravitas of a tragic Shakespearean death.<\/p>\n

Thanks for listening. BUM! BUM! BUM!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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