Does anyone find the whole idea of 'Santa Claus' creepy?

Answer 1

Lets see if I've got this straight...

An old, quiet recluse who is preternaturally attracted to children (manifested through his association with scores of vertically challenged elves) keeps tabs on your kids 24/7, both when they are sleeping and awake. He is not a close member of the family but knows their names and how they behave, as indicated on a list he maintains for that purpose.

And you bring your children to him so he can sit them on his lap while you photograph the ritual. And while perched up on his knee the kids whisper into his ear what they want him to bring as he sneaks into the house at night, and he lies and says he will, but as they walk away he mocks them with a booming "HO, HO, HO".

Answer 2

he scares very young children

of course i got this in my mail today so i thought i'd add it for you:
Santa is a Woman
I hate to be the one to defy sacred myth, but I believe he's a she.

Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy, nurturing social deal, and I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull it all off!

For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think about selecting gifts until Christmas Eve. It's as if they are all frozen in some kind of Ebenezerian Time Warp until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24th, when they - with amazing calm - call other errant men and plan for a last-minute shopping spree.

Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to find only Ronco products, socket wrench sets and mood rings left on the shelves. (You might think this would send them into a fit of panic and guilt, but my husband tells me it's an enormous relief because it lessens the 11th-hour decision-making burden.) On this count alone, I'm convinced Santa is a woman.

Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would wake up Christmas morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the tree, still in the bag.

Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there. First of all, there would be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted, and strapped on to the rear bumper of the sleigh, amid wide-eyed, desperate claims that buck season had been extended. Blitzen's rack would already be on the way to the taxidermist.

Even if the male Santa did have reindeer, he'd still have transportation problems because he would inevitably get lost in the snow and clouds, and then refuse to stop and ask for directions.

Add to this the fact that there would be unavoidable delays in the chimney, where the Bob Vila-like Santa would stop to inspect and repoint bricks in the flue. He would also need to check for carbon monoxide fumes in every gas fireplace, and get under every Christmas tree that is crooked to straighten it to a perfectly upright 90-degree angle.

Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man:
- Men can't pack a bag.
- Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
- Men would feel their masculinity is threatened, having to be seen with all those elves.
- Men don't answer their mail.
- Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described, even in jest, as anything remotely resembling a "bowlful of jelly."
- Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.

I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters are men. Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking ominous. Definite guy. Cupid flies around carrying weapons. Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers. Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone screening test. But not St. Nick. Not a chance.

Answer 3

A bit, yeah, but I mainly find it hypocritical.

They say "don't lie", experts say "never lie to your kids"-

Well Santa Claus is the biggest worldwide lie ever told!!! Every mother and father are lying to their children about the existence of Santa Claus!

I'm not saying I think it's a bad thing, children should be allowed to have an imagination, but I mean.... Huh??

That has always annoyed me!

Answer 4

Uh Yeah, Cause " He See's You When You're Sleeping, He Knows When Your Awake, He Knows If You've Been Bad Or Good "
Like Stalker Much?
Does He See You In The Shower Too..

Answer 5

Y'all watch too many Tim Burton interviews....And I don't remember any story where Santa asked for sex in order to be kind to someone..if anyone remembers...Santa means Saint..not pedophile. Don't make things up to make yourself feel better..or get attention.

Answer 6

when i was little enough to believe in santa, i wasnt able to sleep at night cuz i hated the idea of some guy being able to enter our homes, regardless of the reason. i didnt trust him. i thought he would take some of my toys and give them to other children. (i had a hard time trusting people when i was younger)

Answer 7

Well he does come into your house at night creeping around. He also likes little children he doesn't know to sit on his lap... or is that Michael Jackson.

Answer 8

Yeah. Kids should be kind of suspicious of old men who want to be their friend and give them special presents.

Answer 9

Maybe a little bit but who cares he's just for kids

Answer 10

yup, he should chane his name to Stalker Claus