Santa Is A Woman Joke
I think Santa Claus 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. Once at the mall, they always seem
surprised to
find only Ronco products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on
the
shelves. 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 up there in the snow
and
clouds and then refuse to stop and ask for directions.
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."
Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.
Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit their
ability to
pick up women.
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.