Bass Pro Shop has hired my buddy to be a Santa this season. He has a long beard and a sturdy build. He makes a great Santa. Yesterday was his first day on “the throne”.
A 4 year old boy whispers in his ear, “Santa, my daddy died this year. What I really want for Christmas is to see him and talk to him” He told how the kid looked him right in the eyes, truly believed he was Santa and if anyone could make his wish come true, it was Santa.
His recounting the story really choked me up. How many of us would like to have one more chance to spend an hour…
His response was, “I can’t promise you that”. Management has given him a whole list of “proper” things to say in certain situations. Believe it or not, one of the “guarded” things on Santa’s list to say is “Ho Ho Ho”. He can’t use that phrase if a overwhelming minority population is in the audience. I think he’s assembling material to write a book.
He spent the weekend working the Santa gig. The number one requested toy this year: Legos. #2 is fishing equipment. The freaky redneck kid wants an AK47 and a Gatlin Gun. Too much History Channel for him. The 180 lb 8 year old wants Twinkies. Poor kid…