PC Strikes Again?

**ichi** · 10-10-2005, 04:54

Santa Claus gets code of conduct

LONDON (Reuters) - It's the Santa Clause and its aim is to root out substandard Santas.

Jolly, bearded Father Christmas has been ordered to clean up his act or be forced to hang up his trademark red suit.

"We are trying to eradicate shoddy Santas," James Lovell of the Ministry of Fun agency told Reuters the day after a secret summit of Santas drew up guidelines for girth, beard length, attire, footwear and general demeanor.

"Santa is a magical and cuddly man, not a fat, smelly slob," said Lovell, whose agency fills 500 Santa positions a year. "I even saw a Santa last year wearing trainers (sneakers)."

From this December Santas -- who only substitute for the real thing when he is busy elsewhere -- must be neatly presented, have a bushy white beard no more than six inches long and a girth of no greater than 48 inches and no less than 46 inches.

"He must not smell of drink or body odor and his 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' must resonate deeply," Lovell added.
10/07/05 10:49

Clearly more PC violence, but I can't tell if its from the left or right this time.

What's next, no rabid Easter Bunnies or thin Turkeys?

Where will it all end!!!

ichi

**Alexanderofmacedon** · 10-10-2005, 04:55

It's the right!

**Papewaio** · 10-10-2005, 05:21

Wheres the link... James Lovell of the Ministry of Fun... looks more like a April Fools joke then a real thing.

**Soulforged** · 10-10-2005, 06:55

Originally Posted by Papewaio

Wheres the link... James Lovell of the Ministry of Fun... looks more like a April Fools joke then a real thing.

Yes I thought the same...

**Kraxis** · 10-10-2005, 13:03

Ministry of Fun... Should be a little pointer to all.

**Byzantine Prince** · 10-10-2005, 15:24

How about the Ministry of Ethics bans Santa for lying, or causing lies to children. For some reason we assume that it's ok to lie because someone is very young, it's sick in my opinion.