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Fat Shamed By Santa Claus
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NorthCascades wrote: »"Fat" is part of the job description for a Santa.
LOL. This isn't about people fat-shaming Santa. It's about a mall Santa fat-shaming a kid.1 -
I wonder what Santa's mfp handle is.1
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That article was sort of sad. Santa's job is not to give out unsolicited advice (not in the job description), who interviewed this cat to see if he was qualified?0
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PlaydohPants wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »PlaydohPants wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I wonder if it motivated the kid to eat a salad?
Not really the shopping mall Santa's place to comment but it might be what the kid needs to hear.
No. no one needs to hear that. There are ways to help a child if you're concerned with their health and weight but shouting that at the mall only serves to humiliate them.
I can't imagine shouting at a nine year old because of his or her weight; that's simply cruel and it's especially cruel in public.
That being said, the kid needs to hear it (from a parent) and more importantly needs to be coached and encouraged.
Nobody has mentioned how heavy the mom was from this story. The kid is only nine; she also bears much of the responsibility in this.
It's important to be cognizant of the kid's age. He's 9, not 29.
He doesn't need to a hear a total stranger comment on his weight in such a negative way. I agree the onus is on the parent(s) to help him. Which is why I disagreed with your first statement that "it might be what he needs to hear".
Ha. No worries; we agree
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That article was sort of sad. Santa's job is not to give out unsolicited advice (not in the job description), who interviewed this cat to see if he was qualified?
I'm trying to picture the vetting process for a shopping mall Santa.
It must be a burning hell for everyone involved.1 -
How sad what happened to him being jolly and happy. This guy must of watched bad Santa one to many times. I can see him trying to give advice but it's not his job so I hope he gets fired1
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NorthCascades wrote: »"Fat" is part of the job description for a Santa.
LOL. This isn't about people fat-shaming Santa. It's about a mall Santa fat-shaming a kid.
Fat-celebrating.0 -
Kitten*ing Santa Claus....1
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I fear the day when my kid wants to go to the mall to play in the jungle gym or go sit on Santa's lap. Parents are amazing.
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Who cares .. Santa is Pagan and has nothing to do with Christmas.2
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Meticulous_Nails wrote: »Who cares .. Santa is Pagan and has nothing to do with Christmas.
... tell that to the chubby nine year old.2 -
Motorsheen wrote: »
I would like to see what a Santa resume looks like?0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MsAmandaNJ wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I wonder if it motivated the kid to eat a salad?
Not really the shopping mall Santa's place to comment but it might be what the kid needs to hear.
Sad, but true. Mom needs to help her son rather than be hell bent on getting some guy fired from a job he might really need. Didn't hear Santa's side of this...was the kid sitting on his lap? It could've been an internal thought that actually slipped out.
In a way I agree. We don't know the whole story. That was my whole thought as I read the story. Maybe the kid said something that prompted it. We don't know. If Santa maliciously said it, then that is a different story.... If it was said totally randomly then mom has a reason to be upset. If something prompted it then the truth hurts sometimes.
This and some other harmless posts got flagged?? Seriously? SMH.4 -
I wonder what the kid wished for..
In a scenario where he may have made a Christmas wish "I wish to be like the other kids at school" Maybe the Santa actually responded with advice (though poorly delivered).
I don't agree with what the Santa said but I felt the story lacked detail.0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MsAmandaNJ wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I wonder if it motivated the kid to eat a salad?
Not really the shopping mall Santa's place to comment but it might be what the kid needs to hear.
Sad, but true. Mom needs to help her son rather than be hell bent on getting some guy fired from a job he might really need. Didn't hear Santa's side of this...was the kid sitting on his lap? It could've been an internal thought that actually slipped out.
In a way I agree. We don't know the whole story. That was my whole thought as I read the story. Maybe the kid said something that prompted it. We don't know. If Santa maliciously said it, then that is a different story.... If it was said totally randomly then mom has a reason to be upset. If something prompted it then the truth hurts sometimes.
This and some other harmless posts got flagged?? Seriously? SMH.
what? that makes no sense..I am now a as confused as you are.0 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MsAmandaNJ wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I wonder if it motivated the kid to eat a salad?
Not really the shopping mall Santa's place to comment but it might be what the kid needs to hear.
Sad, but true. Mom needs to help her son rather than be hell bent on getting some guy fired from a job he might really need. Didn't hear Santa's side of this...was the kid sitting on his lap? It could've been an internal thought that actually slipped out.
In a way I agree. We don't know the whole story. That was my whole thought as I read the story. Maybe the kid said something that prompted it. We don't know. If Santa maliciously said it, then that is a different story.... If it was said totally randomly then mom has a reason to be upset. If something prompted it then the truth hurts sometimes.
This and some other harmless posts got flagged?? Seriously? SMH.
what? that makes no sense..I am now a as confused as you are.
Maybe it was Santa...2 -
RunHardBeStrong wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MsAmandaNJ wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I wonder if it motivated the kid to eat a salad?
Not really the shopping mall Santa's place to comment but it might be what the kid needs to hear.
Sad, but true. Mom needs to help her son rather than be hell bent on getting some guy fired from a job he might really need. Didn't hear Santa's side of this...was the kid sitting on his lap? It could've been an internal thought that actually slipped out.
In a way I agree. We don't know the whole story. That was my whole thought as I read the story. Maybe the kid said something that prompted it. We don't know. If Santa maliciously said it, then that is a different story.... If it was said totally randomly then mom has a reason to be upset. If something prompted it then the truth hurts sometimes.
This and some other harmless posts got flagged?? Seriously? SMH.
what? that makes no sense..I am now a as confused as you are.
Maybe it was Santa...
Santa and his elves are out to get everyone.. beware!0 -
I wonder what the kid wished for..
In a scenario where he may have made a Christmas wish "I wish to be like the other kids at school" Maybe the Santa actually responded with advice (though poorly delivered).
I don't agree with what the Santa said but I felt the story lacked detail.
Ok EVEN if that was the scenario Santa's response should have been "If you are a good boy I will see what I can do."
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RunHardBeStrong wrote: »RunHardBeStrong wrote: »MsAmandaNJ wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I wonder if it motivated the kid to eat a salad?
Not really the shopping mall Santa's place to comment but it might be what the kid needs to hear.
Sad, but true. Mom needs to help her son rather than be hell bent on getting some guy fired from a job he might really need. Didn't hear Santa's side of this...was the kid sitting on his lap? It could've been an internal thought that actually slipped out.
In a way I agree. We don't know the whole story. That was my whole thought as I read the story. Maybe the kid said something that prompted it. We don't know. If Santa maliciously said it, then that is a different story.... If it was said totally randomly then mom has a reason to be upset. If something prompted it then the truth hurts sometimes.
This and some other harmless posts got flagged?? Seriously? SMH.
what? that makes no sense..I am now a as confused as you are.
LOL right! I am actually sad.. I wanted my first flag to be for something super offensive! This just doesn't even make sense! Difference of opinion does not constitute a flag if that is the reason. Oh well. It's funny.0 -
I wonder what the kid wished for..
In a scenario where he may have made a Christmas wish "I wish to be like the other kids at school" Maybe the Santa actually responded with advice (though poorly delivered).
I don't agree with what the Santa said but I felt the story lacked detail.
Ok EVEN if that was the scenario Santa's response should have been "If you are a good boy I will see what I can do."
Agreed. I just want to know the whole story haha.1
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