MetaFilter posts tagged with claus

Santa Job

twoleftfeet — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:14:26 -0800

Maybe you didn't get into the oldest Santa Claus School for an elite education. So you considered schools in other places. But being Santa Claus is something you can learn on your own. It's just a matter of learning how to dress and act. If you can handle the hours, the job insecurity, the union, the corporate pressure, and the customer relations, you may just find a jolly career.

Sunny von Bulow Dies

amyms — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:49:47 -0800

Martha "Sunny" von Bulow died this weekend at a nursing home in New York City, nearly 28 years after being found unconscious at her Rhode Island estate (and subsequently falling into an irreversible coma) in December 1980. Her husband Claus, who obviously became a controversial figure, was found guilty of her attempted murder (the alleged method being an overdose of insulin), but his conviction was overturned on appeal and he received a second trial in which he was acquitted. The sensational case, which featured testimony from many notables including Truman Capote, attracted worldwide publicity and rocked high society. It spawned numerous books, television shows and a 1990 movie.

The Saint Nicholas Center: Discovering the truth about Santa Claus

goml — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:37:48 -0800

Learn all about Sinterklaas, find out if Santa and Saint Nick the same person, and so much more!

Lightly smooshed will get you lightly tased.

huckhound — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:33:24 -0800

"What do you think of that, Santa?" Yet another case of student 'art projects' out of control . . . other incredible violations of mall-Santa lap etiquette:1, 2, 3, and no doubt the most flagrant example, 4. Be careful out there.

Santa is REAL!

pxe2000 — Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:26:44 -0800

Yes, Boston, there really is a Santa Claus. After a spate of posts lately, a Boston-area graffiti tagger reassures the city of the jolly old elf's existence. The Phoenix wonders why.

MAYORBOB — Fri, 07 Dec 2001 23:34:00 -0800

It's a good thing Santa was endorsing Sprint. Then the kiddies would have to sit on the lap of that Joe Friday clone they have shilling for them. What I don't get is the outrage of the parents. You mean they hadn't noticed that Xmas has become a tad commercial? Do they really think that five year olds and under really notice the cell phone logo?