A Little to Far

<a href="http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22761386-2,00.html">Santa Claus outraged by 'ho ho ho' ban</a><br />n<br />n<blockquote>HE is an unlikely revolutionary but this Christmas, Santa is a rebel with a claus.<br />n<br />nHe is having the last laugh on political correctness – and it's a great big fat belly laugh.<br />n<br />nSantas across Sydney are rebelling against attempts to ban their traditional greeting of "ho, ho, ho" in favour of "ha, ha, ha".<br />n<br />nRecruitment firm Westaff – which supplies hundreds of Santas across the country – has told its trainees that the "ho ho ho" phrase could frighten children and could even be derogatory to women. </blockquote><br />n<br />nExcuse me? What is derogatory about Santa saying "ho ho ho?"<br />n<br />n<blockquote>One would-be Santa has told The Daily Telegraph he was taught not to use "ho, ho, ho" because it was too close to the American slang for prostitute. He also quit.</blockquote><br />n<br />nOkay, I guess. I must have missed the memo. I didn't realize "ho ho ho" was some kind of slang term for prostitute. If my discussion offends somebody, I'm sorry but this is news to me. <br />n<br />nSanta is supposed to be a jolly, fat man who brings joy to little children and his signature laugh is part of it. Oops, is calling him a fat man also a problem? I don't know, why can't kids have fun anymore and enjoy things? Why do adults have to get involved with their political agendas that 99.99% of the kids could care less about? It takes all the fun out of Christmas. I will admit it seems a little early to be discussing this but Santa's helpers need training before they step into his shoes so it makes sense.<br />n<br />n<blockquote>Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone. Baltasar Gracian </blockquote>