Arachnophobia (film) audiences "squirm out of enjoyment, not terror", giving it three stars out of four. On the review website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 36 reviews, and an average rating of 6.8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Arachnophobia may not deliver genuine chills, but it's an affectionate, solidly built tribute to Hollywood's classic creature features." The film drew protests from some people interested in spiders, as they believed the film tarnished the public image of spiders. The film was first released on VHS in 1991. It was then released as a bare bones DVD
We Don't Want the Bacon (What We Want is a Piece of the Rhine) recorded on September 9, 1918 by the Peerless Quartet. They were conducted by Josef Pasternack. Victor Records issued the song. The song's title is influenced by the popular saying, "bringing home the bacon." This phrase means to be successful, specifically financially successful. In the song, it is emphasized that Americans have thrived in holding their own against any enemy and always "brought home the bacon, no matter what." This time though, their focus is not on bacon, but getting the "Hun." It is apparent in the lyrics that the fear of Germany is downplayed. The chorus is as follows: Bibliography