There is a phrase “Don’t let the beddy bugs bite”. I know when it comes from. Doesn’t it sound old-school? What semantic connotation does it have?

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Good night is formal (and dry) (and dismissive)
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
Nite nite (night night)
Sleep tight
This is informal (and warm) (and invites a rejoinder)
Semantic overtones? 
Innuendoes?
Possibly. Depends on the situation and the individuals

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good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite

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