Santa is so nasty and non-understanding
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sailorspysedna — 11 years ago(December 03, 2014 05:35 PM)
I completely agree with that statement. I thought Santa was acting mean first, but now I've changed my mind. I'm guessing Santa thought that the whole thing with Rudolph's nose was something babies might have when they're younger that might go away when they're older. Also, notice how when Santa says that "you should be ashamed of yourself line", he's talking to and is mad at
DONNER
, not Rudolph. That "Donner felt pretty bad" line would make no sense if it was taken in the way it seems some people are taking it, if Santa said Donner should be ashamed for having Rudolph that way, which I don't agree with. Also, if Santa were really a jerk, would he actually explain and sing to Rudolph what reindeer are like and actually sound happy to see him when he comes home? Also, when he says "What a pity" about Rudolph, he looks like he feels sorry for him.
Sorry if this reply's kinda long, but I'm getting very freaking sick of seeing people say something like this.
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magnus166 — 15 years ago(December 17, 2010 11:14 AM)
"Obviously a father would want the family to stay safe and not for them to be in danger either, but that was a really weird line. "
Well it WAS made in the 60s. Although sadly, some still feel that way, it just wouldn't be in a Christmas special. -
muppetlass87 — 15 years ago(December 19, 2010 04:00 PM)
Really? Just Santa? There were so many jerks in this movie that I'm surprised they didn't just call it "The Un-Merry Douchebag Christmas Special".
The more people I meet, the more I get why Jane Goodall spends all of her time with chimps.. -
sailorspysedna — 11 years ago(December 03, 2014 05:48 PM)
I don't see it that way at all. I'm afraid it's just because times have unfortunately changed for the worst. And no, not all the characters were jerks. To me anyways. You can think that way if you want, but keep it to yourself.
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muppetlass87 — 14 years ago(November 26, 2011 06:56 PM)
Exactly. That's like a bully picking on the brainy kid until he finds out that she can help him with his homework. This special is just full of wonderful lessons for children!
The more people I meet, the more I get why Jane Goodall spends all of her time with chimps.. -
dustinthewind25 — 14 years ago(December 06, 2011 01:27 PM)
I've always loved this special, but when I saw it as a kid, I didn't put too much thought into the fact that most of the adult characters were cranky and selfish and thoughtless because I pretty much thought most adults were like that anyway, the rare exception being somebody like Yukon Cornelius, and I hate to say it, but these days I kind of feel as though I was right. I know it's probably not the message they wanted to put across, but I remember as a kid watching this and getting the idea reinforced to me that when the chips are down, there are only going to be just a very few select people you'll be able to count on to stand by you, if you're lucky.