That's terrible. That's absolutely terrible, but forgive me for laughing hysterically.
Posted by Jennifer at December 3, 2004 06:00 PMThe (almost) same thing happened at one of my family gatherings. My cousin was the designated santa and when the still-believe-in-santa-age children heard sleigh bells they went scurrying for the door. Next thing you know, the door bursts open and my cousin *ahem* santa rushes in shouting HO HO HO in his loudest outside voice. Needless to say, you saw the reaction children give in this situation... yeah, same thing. Screaming, running, and a few borderline heart attacks. Although the adults (along with santa) all thought it was hysterical. I'd forgotten about that until I read your post. Thanks for the great memory. :)
Posted by noodge at December 3, 2004 07:11 PMI feel the same way as Jennifer. I think I'm gonna be seeing that mental image every time I see anyone in a Santa outfit this month.
Posted by Michael at December 3, 2004 08:18 PMWell, at least you didn't try to hire Rudolph, et. al.
;)
-G
Posted by Garrison Steelle at December 3, 2004 09:04 PMThat was soooo funny. No offense but I'm glad that I can read that from afar, and don't have the scars to say I was there. At least you had the right intentions. That's what really matters.
Posted by Jeff at December 4, 2004 01:07 AMGood stuff, keep it up. Lmao @ this crazy ass.
Posted by Nick at December 4, 2004 01:44 AMOMG!! I sat here laughing out loud at your Santa story....sorry to laugh at your expense, but that is hilarious!!!! Bless your heart for trying to provide a nice Christmas for your children.....
Posted by Stepmonster at December 4, 2004 07:23 AMThat just may be the funniest holiday story I've ever read. I can't stop laughing!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
Posted by Brandie at December 4, 2004 11:05 AMi'm sorry, but thanks for the smile. it was like a scene from A Christmas Story...
again, though, apologies because it probably wasn't funny if you were there...
-kpaul
p.s. nice blog...
Posted by kpaul at December 4, 2004 11:50 AMSanta Satan same letter juxtaposed
Posted by Blue Skelton at December 4, 2004 05:28 PMsurfed in from Blog Explosion. What a great story, probly not funny then but a scream now!
Posted by Storyteller at December 4, 2004 09:39 PMMy aunt's boyfriend (yes, a 65 year old women had a boyfriend, who she then married, then divorced, and who is now simply her boyfriend again) was slated to be Santa one Christmas years ago. The grown-ups thought he was the weirdest, creepiest, most insincere jerk-off to every walk on two legs, but turns out, the kids LOVED him.
He makes a great Santa, but a really bad human being. :>
Hahahah, that's such a great story. What a wild Santa!
Posted by heather at December 5, 2004 11:05 AMWow!! Thanks for the laugh that was just too funny!!!
Posted by Daneris at December 5, 2004 12:44 PMOh. My. Goodness. I think that is the BEST Christmas story I have ever heard. I cannot stop laughing. I think I should feel bad about that. lol
Posted by Tricia at December 6, 2004 04:09 PMI didn't laugh much at this story. After the first bout of laughter, it was more of a wheeze as I tried to breath but couldn't because I trying to laugh too hard!
Posted by Lucy at December 6, 2004 05:22 PMThat was insane. I sent it to relatives!
Posted by hackman at December 7, 2004 11:58 AMOh my God! I have nearly peed on myself. That is the funniest thing I have ever heard. What on earth could you ever do to top that?
Posted by Joy at December 8, 2004 05:34 PMThank You, Thank You, Thank You, what a great tragic and hilarious tale, thank you again!
Posted by kim at December 9, 2004 08:51 AMOh, dear God! The visual--man, your description of the whole thing was just great. I had a perfect image of the whole disaster in my head. I couldn't help laughing at the sheer ludicrousness of the situation.
Posted by Socar at December 10, 2004 05:55 PMI was that Santa one timeand had more fun than the kids.
Posted by Red Alford at December 13, 2004 01:43 PM