No More Cookies for Santa?
In polite society, it’s considered rude to comment on someone’s physical appearance, unless, of course, that someone is Santa Claus.
It seems Dr. John Tantillo is leading the charge against the popular image of Santa as a rotund and jolly old elf. The marketing professional, who is also a trained applied research psychologist, is concerned about the message a chubby Santa is sending contemporary children. He asks,”Why not make our Santa today one who is cutting down on trans fats and sensitive to daily caloric intake… if we really want Santa to be alive and well in 2007 and beyond?”
I have a better idea. How about we focus more on what we’re feeding our kids on a daily basis year round, instead of worrying about a fat guy who appears on the scene for about six weeks at the end of the year?
Yes, I know, Santa wasn’t originally fat. Saint Nicholas was historically depicted as a tall, thin religious figure. It wasn’t until the 19th century that Santa packed on the pounds to appear rich and generous. But the modern Santa is the equivalent of the fat funny guy in comedies - he’s likable, approachable and non-threatening.
Okay, maybe not to this little girl, but to most. Kids like Santa, they don’t want to be Santa when they grow up. If they do, I hope they have a sizable trust fund.
If you think Santa should be left alone, you can sign the petition at www.keepsantafat.com. KEEPSANTAFAT is also today’s bonus code. It is available until December 20th and is worth 100 Jack Nation points at www.925jackfm.com.
December 18th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Thanks Carly; I’m really getting tired of everyone trying to change OUR CHRISTMAS. What’s next, NON FAT MILK AND RICE CAKES for Santa?
Happy Holidays is only to appease the people who want to change this country. Any retailer who greets my family with Happy Holidays, just lost a sale.
MERRY CHRISTMAS or go away.
December 18th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Hi Carly,
I agree with you - Santa should be a Jolly cuddly guy so the kids can give him a big hug ! If he had a fit muscular Santa as an Icon - he’d have stop making toys and go out and fight Crime. And besides….with less body fat, he’d have to bundle up in layers to stay warm in the greater white North; we all know more layers means a rotund figure anyway - might as well stay as you are Santa - you are loved.
Rob
December 18th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
I think Dr. John Tantillo is in dire need of some analyzing himself, unless his middle name is Grinch. You can take political correctiveness only so far then you enter into the area of the absurd, which he does. Give us a break Dr. J., don’t play with Santa or you’ll end up with coals in your stocking! Gees, the next thing you’ll be telling me is that he isn’t real!
PS, I did sign the petition to keep Santa fat.
Rick
December 18th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Santa is just a regular person like the rest of us. Around Christmas time, there’s so much food that we all gain a little weight. Santa is actually quite thin around September/October, since he goes to Weight Watchers or Herbal Magic in January, but once he eats all that Halloween candy and he starts going to Christmas parties, of course he’s going to look nicely plump. I’m sure Mrs. Claus ain’t going to cook too much fattening food for the guy. That would kill him.
December 19th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Carly,
I wish you and yours
AUGURI BUON NATALE E BUON ANNO !!