"Don't Be a Jerk," also titled "Don't Be A Jerk (It's Christmas)," is a song that was released as a bonus on the SpongeBob's Greatest Hits CD and is used in the episode "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" It was included in the 2008 "Built By Me" LEGO competition part of Nicktoons Network Animation Festival, both before debuting in the show officially. This song is also featured on the It's a SpongeBob Christmas! album. It is the antidote to the jerktonium.

Lyrics[]

NOTE: Lyrics in red do not appear in the broadcast version of the song.

Ahoy everybody!

SpongeBob here! Christmas needs presents and mistletoe, sharing and caring. So during this most festive season, please, don't be a jerk.

Bring joy to the world; it's the thing to do

But the world does not revolve around you

Don't be a jerk

It's Christmas

There's a sign above the line that says "Express"

That means ten items or less

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

Be nice to babies and animals, old folks too

'Cause that's how you'd like them to treat you

Use turn signals, don't screen my calls

Don't you wreck the house when you deck the halls

Spit your gum where it won't wind up on my shoe

Squeeze toothpaste from the bottom of the tube

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

It's Christmas!

[instrumental]

[laughter]

When others are talking, never interrupt

Don't put people down, or leave the toilet seat up

It's the time for family and holly and turkey

It is the season to be jolly; not jerky! (Jolly; not jerky!)

Don't dig in the cereal box, for goodness sakes

Take the prize and leave me nothing but flakes

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

Santa brought nearly every gift on your list

Why whine about the one that he missed?

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk) It's Christmas

It's Christmas!

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

(It's Christmas!) Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

Don't be a jerk (Don't be a jerk)

It's Christmas

[fade]

LEGO Version[]

• The LEGO Version is done by Garret Barati. This was the follow up to the winner of the 2008 "Built By Me" LEGO competition part of Nicktoons Network Animation Festival.

Nickelodeon Cruise on Royal Caribbean version[]

Role in episode[]

When SpongeBob finds out that singing this song cured Sandy, he realizes he can sing this song to the rest of Bikini Bottom to make them normal again, so he sings this song to everyone, and they all become normal. As a result, they begin singing as well curing the entire town.

Trivia[]

General[]

• This is the second signature song of a Christmas special. The first is "The Very First Christmas" from the episode "Christmas Who?"
• The lyrics of this song are featured in the It's a SpongeBob Christmas! book.
• In the Latin American dub, the word "jerk" is replaced by "patan." (Lout)
• The LEGO rendition of the song was included in the 2011 Lego Club DVD.
• The melody sounds similar to the 1974 Christmas song "Wombling Merry Christmas" by the Wombles.

Episode references[]

• During the beginning of the song, SpongeBob makes the rainbow sign from the episode "Idiot Box."

Video[]

Music (V • T • E)
Episode songs:	SpongeBob SquarePants Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight • Ripped Pants • The Krusty Krab Pizza • Jellyfish Jam • F.U.N. Song • Doing the Sponge • Blow the Man Down • I Wanna Go Home • Loop de Loop • Bossy Boots Song • That's What Friends Do • The Very First Christmas • This Grill Is Not a Home • Sweet Victory • Hey All You People • Give It All You've Got • Hey, Mean Mr. Bossman • Sweater Song • Electric Zoo • Underwater Sun • When Worlds Collide • You're Old • Camp Fire Song Song • I Wish I Could Fly • He's Flying • All You Need Is Friends to Fly • Gary's Song • Where's Gary? • The Feeling of Greed • So Long, Bikini Bottom • Birthday Girl • Down the Well • The Best Day Ever • I Can't Keep My Eyes Off of You • If I Could Talk to Money • Twinkle, Twinkle, Patrick Star • Bubble Song • Fueling the Bus • Mr. Krabs' song • Sandy's song • Plankton's song • Squidward's song • Back in Encino • Goodbye, Atlantis • Together • Dead Eye • Idiot Friends • I Love Krabby Patties • Frying Up Patties • The Suction Cup Symphony • Bee Line for the Tree Line • Oh, My Karen • A Day Like This • Krabby Patty Jingle • Rubber Hose Rag • The Scurvy Song • Oh, Krusty Krab • Beautiful Dreamer • Jellyfishing • Give Jellyfish Fields a Chance • Rodeo Song • Gratitude • Squidward's Tiki Land • Musical Doodle • Dear Friend • Neat Clarinet • The Road Song • Ghouls O The Briny Deep • Santa Has His Eye on Me • Hot Fruitcake • Don't Be a Jerk • High Tide Time • Never Give Up • Two Thumbs Down • Who Am I? • I Hate People • Ahhhh • My Leg Is In Love! • He's Our Mermaid Man • Filthy Muck • Flippin' Out • Gloves Song • Feeding Frenzy • Pets Are People Too • Goober Rag • Everything Juice • Old Man Jenkins Had a Farm • Sammy Suckerfish Song • Sweet Neptune, Help Me! I'm Pinned Under Weights In My Home Gym! Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years Tag, You're It • Square Dance Song • Eye of the Hotdog The Patrick Star Show The Patrick Song • Let's Be Dumb • Sad Song • Dueling Jingles • The Granny Tentacles Show Theme Song • The Neighborhood Song • World of Friendship • Baby Stars Theme Song • Jailhouse Workout
Movie songs:	The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Goofy Goober Theme Song • Now That We're Men • Goofy Goober Rock • Ocean Man • SpongeBob and Patrick Confront the Psychic Wall of Energy • Just a Kid • The Best Day Ever The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Teamwork • Squeeze Me • Rap Battle • Patrick Star • Sandy Squirrel The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run It's Always Summer in Bikini Bottom • On the Road Again • Dream Weaver • How We Do • Livin' La Vida Loca • Gary's Song • My Heart Will Go On • Secret to the Formula • Take On Me • Agua • Krabby Step • Snail: I'm Avail Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie My Name is Sandy Cheeks • She Makes Waves • The Amazing Flying Cheeks • Squidward Breathes • This Squirrel's Done Good • Sandy Cheeks Theme
Album-exclusive songs:	The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie - Music from the Movie and More... Prince Paul's Bubble Party • Bikini Bottom • They'll Soon Discover • Under My Rock • You Better Swim • Employee of the Month The Best Day Ever Barnacles! • My Tighty Whiteys • Ridin' the Hook • Superior • Doin' the Krabby Patty • You Will Obey! • Who Wants to Race Me? • Fishin' for Money • Bikini Bottom - Rock Bottom It's a SpongeBob Christmas! Christmas Eve Jitters • Santa Won't Let You Down • Snowflakes • Pretty Ribbons and Bows • Wet, Wet Christmas • Ho Ho Hoedown • Christmas Is Mine Music from The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Thank Gosh It's Monday
Musical songs:	Bikini Bottom Day • BFF • No Control • When the Going Gets Tough • (Just a) Simple Sponge • Daddy Knows Best • Hero is My Middle Name • Super Sea Star Savior • Tomorrow Is • Poor Pirates • Bikini Bottom Boogie • Chop to the Top • (I Guess I) Miss You • I'm Not a Loser
Miscellaneous songs:	Theme songs SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song • Kamp Koral Theme Song • The Patrick Star Show Theme Song Short songs List of short songs Other Beats by Bob • Everybody Loves the Sponge • Frozen Krabby Patty Song • Just 10 Minutes • Plankton and Krabs • Plankton & Karen Love Song • The Positivity Song • SpongeBob's Birthday • The SpongeBob History Song • Squidward's Back • We Makin' Krabby Patties