Bloom County by Berkeley Breathed for February 09, 2023

Depends — no matter if you’ve been naughty or nice. ™

I have a high end Santa suit which I inherited from my friend who died in a motorcycle accident. His wife said I was the only one who could wear it. We were both tall, with white hair and beard, although I have since shaved my head.I’ve been offered gigs in malls, but this is the reason I have always turned them down.

Do kids still sit on Santa’s lap? Seems kind of creepy these days to let your kid sit on a stranger’s lap.

That little tree seems to be sneaking away.

“You and me both, kid.”

I wonder if Bill Bob Thornton got the idea for “Bad Santa” from a strip like this. While Binkley’s Dad is not half in the bag all the time like Steve Dallas I could see him knocking back a few doubles before doing this if he anticipated that most of these kiddos would ask questions like Binkley asks Pop every night.

I’ve had quite a few people tell me I should be Santa due to my white hair and beard, my large size and my booming voice. I already have the outfit because my wife got one for me as a Halloween costume. A friend who does Santa gigs even told me he would put me in touch with his agent. Too bad I don’t like kids.

:D Always loved this one!

Three bucks for the photo with wet-kid’s hair on end? Sure….