Today, I was in the mall for the second day in a row with my 7-year-old brother. As we walked past Santa he asked me, "Why does Santa look different today"? Not thinking, I said, "Because each mall has a different Santa." FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I took my 5-year old daughter to get a photo taken with Santa, when she asked the dreaded question of why this Santa looked different from one at the other store. Before I could placate her, some cunt of a kid yelled, "Because he's not real, dumbass!" FML
Today, I took my kids to the mall to see Santa. While waiting in line, my eldest got bored and loudly complained, "I don't know why we're here. Santa's not even real." I don't think any of the kids within a hundred feet took the news very well. FML
Today, I took the 6 year old I'm babysitting to the mall to see Santa after weeks of her begging. We got there in time to see him get out of his Prius and dress in the parking lot. FML
Today, I was talking to my sister about how I need to buy gifts from Santa for my daughter, when my son asked why I would be buying them instead of letting Santa bring them. My son genuinely still believed in Santa. He’s 22 years old. FML
Today, I brought my 6-year-old to the mall to sit on Santa's lap. She told him what she wanted and smiled for the picture. When the lady told her that her turn was over, she began throwing a fit, pulling off Santa's beard in the process. This caused all the kids in line to begin sobbing. FML
Today, I accidentally knocked over a mall Santa on his way to meet some children. I've never had that many hate-filled eyes on me at once. FML
Today, I was on the phone with my friend, when my four year old nephew came in, asking who I was talking to. I told him it was Santa Claus, so he insisted on talking to him. I handed over the phone and I hear, "Santa is fake. Grow up." I spent the next two hours with a screaming child proving Santa exists. FML
Today, I was at lunch with my mom and we were talking about how to tell my brother that Santa Claus isn't real. After we finished our conversation, I heard someone crying. Little did I know, two little kids and their parents were sitting in the booth behind me. FML
Today, Father Christmas touched my ass in a shopping mall. I'm a bit worried about what's going to happen on Christmas Day. FML
Today, I saw Santa. He gave me the finger. FML
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SakataGintoki 9
Am I the only one who wonders what happened next?
FlavorlessPie 7
This is a great time when the old, "The mall Santas are just Santa's helpers" would come in!
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Comments (102)
perdix 31
Just tell him the truth: the real Santa drowned because Global Warming caused the sea ice at the North Pole to melt, sinking his workshop and killing all the reindeer and elves, too. The planet will be uninhabitable in a few decades and everyone will perish except the chosen few who will escape, only to live for generations in cramped spaceships until they find another planet to inhabit, then ruin. Any more questions? I didn't think so.
naya_bingi 11
*blink blink* *start crying hysterically*
fromthesuck 8
Anyone else think that by the age of seven he should know Santa isn't real? My daughter is 8 and has known for awhile now. I wasn't even the one to break the news.
Ylianaxoxo 9
I totally agree, 37, my little sister has known for quite a while that Santa isn't real. I'd rather have her know the REAL meaning of Christmas, lol.
cristy91 33
Some people really want their child to feel the Christmas "magic", but sometimes it can reach a point where your kid is at a disadvantage. My friend's brother was ridiculed in 6th grade for believing and he came back totally disillusioned with all the festivities because of it.
onorexveritas 24
I think its so stupid to tell kids santa is real. ****. that. good for you
Hiimhaileypotter 53
You're a Scrooge. Bah humbug!
kate3101 15
The world is difficult place to live. Life can be disappointing. You can either a) prepare children for this by debunking Santa/Tooth Fairy etc, so that you're not lying to them and they understand that presents are the product of their parents' hard work and sacrifice; or b) allow them to enjoy a harmless fantasy which brings a little magic to their world and lets them keep their sense of wonder for a little longer. They work it out for themselves anyway. I think believing in Santa comes to a natural end when you understand that magic and fairytales are make-believe.
Werken247 14
Magic is not make believe.
sushichick 17
this is Santa we're talking about here! If he can traverse the globe in one night, sending presents to every single child without getting lost or screwing up, then by golly he can be different people in hundreds of different places at one time :)
FlavorlessPie 7
Thanks! *Munches on cookie* So, you comment often?
FlavorlessPie 7
I find your comment very coincidental in this situation... Han shot first!
zombieslayer83 19
Wait a minute! Are you guys saying Santa isn't real?
1dvs_bstd 41
Better than arguing with his friends when he's 35 if Santa is real or not.
Obey_StudBoii 23
Is this the same Santa that was knocked over in the mall?
Chris455 8
There are multiple Santa's for every country. Didn't you know OP?
Chris455 8
Aw man I messed that one up.