![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F59ef5f5e-07dd-48bd-b508-bf14589a46ee_800x1106.jpeg)
Source: Slate
Published: December 2000
The Amazon Sweatermen
Circulated: October 25, 2019
In 1999 and 2000, Amazon aired commercials for the holiday season. In the advertisements, a men’s chorus in sweaters would sing with the lyrics visible as subtitles. The inspiration is oft cited as the “Sing Along with Mitch” 1961 sing-along TV show.
Watch throw-back commercials:
1999: Got a Lot
1999: Two Minutes
1999: The Toy Song
1999: 24 Days to Go
2000: emahtskcblvdt