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RETRO FIND: Reporter finds being Santa is hilariously difficult

You won’t believe the many (and hilarious) problems that Santa Claus faces.

RETRO FIND: Reporter finds being Santa is hilariously difficult

You won’t believe the many (and hilarious) problems that Santa Claus faces.

*** common misconception is that the pillow is to add weight. Actually, it's for protection. Now, Santa has to say things over and over again. Like, were you good this year? You don't sound too sure. Right. Santa also learns to say smile for the camera *** lot and in the process, his optometrist must make *** lot of money. Now, another common misconception is that everyone loves Santa Claus here. Right? You see, then of course there's the always popular Santa Claus question. What do you want for Christmas? Some shape, some shaped girl stuff? Ok. You want to be healthy? How about some broccoli? Could I interest you in *** G I Joe? But remember Santa does get some neat stuff himself on Christmas Eve, like Mountain Dew and chocolate chip cookies. The chocolate chip cookies are great. But could you, could you do leave me 2% milk instead I'm on *** diet this year. Ok. Ok. Oh, you know what? The Reindeers love pizza? Ok. Ok. Yeah. Now, for some kids money is no object which Santa tries to make them aware of. That's *** lot of stuff right there, isn't it? You know, it was Santa who wrote the book on deficit spending, don't you? I mean, the Teddy Ruman acquisition loan last year was financed with junk bonds. Did you know? Do you care? No, no, neither did Ivan Bowski, Michael Collins News five on the night peak.
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RETRO FIND: Reporter finds being Santa is hilariously difficult

You won’t believe the many (and hilarious) problems that Santa Claus faces.

Santa’s helpers have been in parades, malls and event spaces for weeks now. You may think it's an easy role, but you’d be wrong.A reporter donned the iconic red suit and beard in 1986 to find out what it takes to be Santa Claus and shared his insights. The extra padding under the suit isn’t for looks but for protection. Kids ask for presents with no care to the cost. Perhaps most enjoyable (to those watching, anyway), not everyone likes being held by a stranger in a Santa outfit.WATCH the video to see the hilarious trials and tribulations that come with the Santa suit. If you liked this video, here are a few more winter blasts from the past.RETRO FIND: Family took Christmas light competition so seriously rival moved out of stateThe Griswolds have nothing on this family. They used two miles of extension cords to light their display.Retro Find: Would you buy these ‘tacky’ '70s gifts?Would you buy any of these? In 1977, a reporter went on a mission to find the tackiest gifts.RETRO CHRISTMAS: Do you remember these popular ‘80s toys?Cabbage Patch Kids and Star Wars toys dominated sales in 1983. Did you have any of these?

Santa’s helpers have been in parades, malls and event spaces for weeks now. You may think it's an easy role, but you’d be wrong.

A reporter donned the iconic red suit and beard in 1986 to find out what it takes to be Santa Claus and shared his insights.

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The extra padding under the suit isn’t for looks but for protection. Kids ask for presents with no care to the cost. Perhaps most enjoyable (to those watching, anyway), not everyone likes being held by a stranger in a Santa outfit.

WATCH the video to see the hilarious trials and tribulations that come with the Santa suit.

If you liked this video, here are a few more winter blasts from the past.

RETRO FIND: Family took Christmas light competition so seriously rival moved out of state

The Griswolds have nothing on this family. They used two miles of extension cords to light their display.

Retro Find: Would you buy these ‘tacky’ '70s gifts?

Would you buy any of these? In 1977, a reporter went on a mission to find the tackiest gifts.

RETRO CHRISTMAS: Do you remember these popular ‘80s toys?

Cabbage Patch Kids and Star Wars toys dominated sales in 1983. Did you have any of these?