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Before the nursery rhyme "Jack Be Nimble," jumping candlesticks was a form of sport-premonition, often at weddings or other ceremonies.

The Meaning Behind the “Weird” Nursery Rhyme “Jack Be Nimble”

By Jacob Uitti Jun 12, 2023 | 7:13 AM

When a Muppet calls something weird, you know it is. Well, such is the case for the heart-racing, albeit brief nursery rhyme “Jack Be Nimble,” which “roving reporter” Kermit the Frog showcases below in a segment for Sesame Street. During it, Kermit dubs the verse—yes—weird as he walks off camera. But he’s right! The rhyme […]

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