"Ho! Ho! Ho!" = No, no, no.... ?

flippyshark · 11-15-2007, 11:32 AM

A note from a bona fide Santa:

First, yes, this is beyond ridiculous. I can't imagine this will become a widespread admonition. I have to wonder, did anyone actually complain, or is this just some nervous ned or nellie anticipating an objection that is hilariously unlikely to occur? I'd love to see the person who actually approached a complaint department and said, "I'm offended by your Santa saying Ho HO HO. It offends me personally." Such a person would either have to have been jokig, or is over-sensitive to a degree that should prevent ever leaving home.

Secondly, as a Santa, I personally don't shout HO HO HO very much. My reason? It's a major cause of toddler crying. The big, loud boistrous aspect of Santa seems to send the under four set into a panic. I strive to be a kind, gentle, calming presence. I get a lot of thanks and kudos for this.

I'm happy to give the traditional HOx3 laugh when crossing the plaza, waving at a distance, etc. Up close, I keep things mellow. If a kid tells a joke, I do laugh, with a "ho" phoneme, but I try to keep it sounding genuine and unforced. General chuckles and snickers also serve me well. I wouldn't use Hee Hee Hee on a dare.

Morrigoon · 11-15-2007, 02:41 PM

Nothing inflammatory, just decided to take it to PM

blueerica · 11-15-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Nothing inflammatory, just decided to take it to PM

Pffft!! Now I'm all, like, totally curious n' stuff!

11-15-2007, 11:32 AM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	A note from a bona fide Santa: First, yes, this is beyond ridiculous. I can't imagine this will become a widespread admonition. I have to wonder, did anyone actually complain, or is this just some nervous ned or nellie anticipating an objection that is hilariously unlikely to occur? I'd love to see the person who actually approached a complaint department and said, "I'm offended by your Santa saying Ho HO HO. It offends me personally." Such a person would either have to have been jokig, or is over-sensitive to a degree that should prevent ever leaving home. Secondly, as a Santa, I personally don't shout HO HO HO very much. My reason? It's a major cause of toddler crying. The big, loud boistrous aspect of Santa seems to send the under four set into a panic. I strive to be a kind, gentle, calming presence. I get a lot of thanks and kudos for this. I'm happy to give the traditional HOx3 laugh when crossing the plaza, waving at a distance, etc. Up close, I keep things mellow. If a kid tells a joke, I do laugh, with a "ho" phoneme, but I try to keep it sounding genuine and unforced. General chuckles and snickers also serve me well. I wouldn't use Hee Hee Hee on a dare.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Nothing inflammatory, just decided to take it to PM __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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