Way back in December of aught-six, I considered that perennial classic, Rudolph, the Red Nosed Raindeer from a disability standpoint. And now, in November 2008, Ces Marciuliano sends up the cantankerous, small-minded Santa of that stop-motion favorite.
Santa in 4 panels
To Donner: “Hey, if I didn’t build Dasher an office ramp after the bus accident I’m sure not gonna put your handicapped son on my team, Donner…”
To unseen elves: “‘We are Santa’s Elves’…Well, maybe next time, invest in an electric pump before committing musical abortion.”
At dinner, talking about the Misfit Toys: “They’re misfits!!! I can’t deliver misfits! Even blind kids would know they got fucked.”
Angry, to unseen Momma Claus: “Do you think I wanted to hit you, Momma?! Do you?!”
Final caption: The not-so-endearing Santa of “Rudolph.”
November 20, 2008
