Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for December 16, 2000

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The comic you've cherished for weeks... ...Now a major motion picture! In November 2000, the weekly comic strip "Tom the Dancing Bug" presented a three-panel comic titled "The Tapeworm That Saved Christmas." This heartwarming gem became an instant holiday classic, beloved by millions. Now, it is proudly brought to life as a new blockbuster movie... the Tapeworm that Saved Christmas The Movie! Starring Adam Sandler Santa: Oh, my tummy hoits! Enduring a daily 5-hour makeup routine and digitally enhanced to look exactly like the original comic's Santa! and Robin Williams Tippy: Your suit's so tight, I can tell what religion you are! Enduring twelve successive surgeries in order to actually look like the adorable Tippy Tapeworm! Marvel at the Literal-Mindedness! Backstory meticulously explained Tippy's Dad: Swear to me you'll always save Christmas! Cough. Tippy: Okay, Pa! Waiter: Your steak fajitas -- Well done, Senor? Santa: No, medium rare. Also Starring David Spade David: No one understands me! I just love making checkered blankets. As the elf who gave Santa the blanket on his lap! Don't forget to buy these tie-in products Scotch's Tippy Tapeworm Tape Burgerworlde's Tapeworm-burger Tippy: Eat me!