This Christmas song could be behind road accidents—find out which one!
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The holiday season is filled with sparkling lights and festive music, but one popular Christmas song could be more dangerous than you think. While carols fill the air, they may also pose a hidden risk when driving.
Let's uncover this surprising danger!
A study from the South China University Of Technology (SCUT) has sounded the alarm bells on a holiday classic.
Researchers discovered that songs with a beats per minute (BPM) count over 120 could inadvertently promote dangerous driving behaviors.
And who would have thought that the cheerful jingle of “Frosty the Snowman,” a tune that's been a staple of Christmas since the 1950s, would be the culprit?
Yes, “Frosty the Snowman,” first brought to life by Gene Autry and later by Jimmy Durante, has been named by Insuranceopedia as the “most dangerous” Christmas song to listen to while driving.
With a BPM of 172, it's not just Frosty's corn cob pipe and button nose that are getting attention—it's the potential for causing drivers to lose focus and engage in risky maneuvers on the road.
Max Coupland, CEO of the insurance guidance website, warns, “As the holiday season approaches, it's important to recognize how music influences our driving habits. While festive tunes bring joy, some high-energy or distracting songs can impact our focus on the road.”
It's a sentiment echoed by the findings of the SCUT study, which suggests that spirited songs can have psychological and cardiovascular effects that may lead to the kind of driving that increases accidents.
“Frosty the Snowman” isn't the only tune to watch out for.
Other songs that made the list of offenders include Jose Feliciano's “Feliz Navidad” and the timeless “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” which has been a holiday hit since 1934.
These songs, with their lively tempos and catchy lyrics, might just be too much of a good thing when you're navigating the winter roads.
Interestingly, the influence of Christmas music isn't limited to drivers.
Recently, several adults were reportedly involved in a scuffle at one of Mariah Carey's holiday concerts, an incident that has since gone extremely popular on social media.
It seems that the strong emotions evoked by these seasonal songs can have a wide range of effects, not all of them filled with cheer.
Check the list below for the top 10 most dangerous Christmas songs to drive to this holiday season:
So next time you hit the road, let's keep “Frosty” in the snowman form and not as a driving companion.
Happy holidays, and safe travels from all of us at The GrayVine!
Have you ever noticed how certain songs affect your driving? Do you have a go-to playlist for road trips during the holidays? Or perhaps you have a story about how music has influenced your mood or behavior in unexpected ways? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below. Let's help each other stay safe and enjoy the festive season to the fullest.
Let's uncover this surprising danger!
A study from the South China University Of Technology (SCUT) has sounded the alarm bells on a holiday classic.
Researchers discovered that songs with a beats per minute (BPM) count over 120 could inadvertently promote dangerous driving behaviors.
And who would have thought that the cheerful jingle of “Frosty the Snowman,” a tune that's been a staple of Christmas since the 1950s, would be the culprit?
“Frosty The Snowman” has been named as the most dangerous Christmas song to listen to while driving due to its high BPM. Image source: Barry Plott/Pexels.
Yes, “Frosty the Snowman,” first brought to life by Gene Autry and later by Jimmy Durante, has been named by Insuranceopedia as the “most dangerous” Christmas song to listen to while driving.
With a BPM of 172, it's not just Frosty's corn cob pipe and button nose that are getting attention—it's the potential for causing drivers to lose focus and engage in risky maneuvers on the road.
Max Coupland, CEO of the insurance guidance website, warns, “As the holiday season approaches, it's important to recognize how music influences our driving habits. While festive tunes bring joy, some high-energy or distracting songs can impact our focus on the road.”
It's a sentiment echoed by the findings of the SCUT study, which suggests that spirited songs can have psychological and cardiovascular effects that may lead to the kind of driving that increases accidents.
“Frosty the Snowman” isn't the only tune to watch out for.
Other songs that made the list of offenders include Jose Feliciano's “Feliz Navidad” and the timeless “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” which has been a holiday hit since 1934.
These songs, with their lively tempos and catchy lyrics, might just be too much of a good thing when you're navigating the winter roads.
Interestingly, the influence of Christmas music isn't limited to drivers.
Recently, several adults were reportedly involved in a scuffle at one of Mariah Carey's holiday concerts, an incident that has since gone extremely popular on social media.
It seems that the strong emotions evoked by these seasonal songs can have a wide range of effects, not all of them filled with cheer.
Check the list below for the top 10 most dangerous Christmas songs to drive to this holiday season:
- Frosty The Snowman
- All I Want For Christmas Is You
- Feliz Navidad
- Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
- Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
So next time you hit the road, let's keep “Frosty” in the snowman form and not as a driving companion.
Happy holidays, and safe travels from all of us at The GrayVine!
