Girl: I found a book in the library about Thomas Nast. He created the Santa Claus image we recognize today. They had a picture. Now I know why I'm scared of Santa Clauses. Frazz: If you saw my senior picture, you'd be scared of me, too.
And let’s not forget that Santa Clause is really a rip of off the Saint Nicholas legend of Europe…whose birthday is celebrated with gifts on december 5th.
That Santa Claus was a Coca-Cola creation is an urban legend. Thomas Nast’s depiction of Santa, as referenced in this strip, predated any Coke commercials by a number of years. See this entry on snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/santa/cocacola.asp
My senior picture was classic greaser. By the time I was in school as a senior, I had a Beatle cut. Which should date me pretty close; so yeah, my avatar is almost the other kind of senior picture.
Nast would have a field day with both parties now, but I’ve gotta say the elephant is perfect for the GOP.It’s all about power, and size, but has a small brain that’s very hard to locate, a HJGE appetite, and as Kiba65 says, you need an immense shovel to remove the fecal piles they generate.But then again, that’s probably a job for somebody.
Way off topic and not concerning politics but animals; elephants are much smarter than donkeys as evidenced by the self-aware mirror test. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_test
But, speaking of politics, all my life I looked forward to voting. Now I can legally vote in four years (in five is the election I will be able to vote in). …And now I am trying to decide between downright detrimental and worse than that. Truly an enjoyable experience! Please forgive my cynical attitude.
Gizmo Cat almost 13 years ago
And let’s not forget that Santa Clause is really a rip of off the Saint Nicholas legend of Europe…whose birthday is celebrated with gifts on december 5th.
Russell Sketchley Premium Member almost 13 years ago
That Santa Claus was a Coca-Cola creation is an urban legend. Thomas Nast’s depiction of Santa, as referenced in this strip, predated any Coke commercials by a number of years. See this entry on snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/santa/cocacola.asp
Kiba65 almost 13 years ago
But you sure need a big shovel when following those elephants!!!
Varnes almost 13 years ago
I’d like to see Frazz’s senior picture……
Larry Miller Premium Member almost 13 years ago
My senior picture was classic greaser. By the time I was in school as a senior, I had a Beatle cut. Which should date me pretty close; so yeah, my avatar is almost the other kind of senior picture.
wwh85cp almost 13 years ago
Nast would have a field day with both parties now, but I’ve gotta say the elephant is perfect for the GOP.It’s all about power, and size, but has a small brain that’s very hard to locate, a HJGE appetite, and as Kiba65 says, you need an immense shovel to remove the fecal piles they generate.But then again, that’s probably a job for somebody.
bluescorer almost 13 years ago
Way off topic and not concerning politics but animals; elephants are much smarter than donkeys as evidenced by the self-aware mirror test. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_test
Boise Ed Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Republicans do like to believe in myths, don’t they!
chess18 almost 13 years ago
But, speaking of politics, all my life I looked forward to voting. Now I can legally vote in four years (in five is the election I will be able to vote in). …And now I am trying to decide between downright detrimental and worse than that. Truly an enjoyable experience! Please forgive my cynical attitude.
archipelago Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Thanks, TrapperJohn. I was hoping someone would find a link to that.