Poor Santa (It seemed like a good idea at the time)
People are inventive. We know that. Sometimes, that’s a good thing – at other times, less so.
Of course, often the things that start out as good ideas soon become something else entirely.
So, the invention of the wheel: a good thing, right? Yes, well, up to a point.
Or, more specifically: right up to the point that some moron on a skate-board does a stupid wheelie in your face and all over your toes.
In other words, there is not one good original concept that humanity can’t turn into something quite unspeakable.
Another example?
Okay, take Santa Claus. Fat bloke, reindeer, sleigh, presents, chimneys. Good set-up.
So, there’s absolutely no reason why anyone would try and improve on this, right?
Wrong:
Some scary moments in Conroe, Texas Saturday night when Santa’s grand entrance doesn’t go as planned.
Rock climber James Bossom, dressed in a Santa suit, was supposed to rappel off the side of a local mall during a holiday tree lighting event.
But about half way down the 80-foot wall, old Saint Nick’s beard got stuck in the rigging leaving the jolly old man dangling.
Fire crews were called in and with the help of a knife and long ladder were able to get Bossom down safely.
Kids attending the event were told the man dressed as Santa and stuck hanging, was not the real Santa but one of his helpers.
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