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[-] atx_aquarian@lemmy.world 129 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

This interpretation is valid. But I recently learned to see it a different way.

If you'll humor me, please consider this. Since Santa knows if you've been "bad or good," he knows the other reindeer have been bullies to poor Rudolph. And, while a red glowing nose is cool, it's not a useful fog light. It's just not.

So Santa "uh oh!" had an emergency where, for the first time ever, the fog was going to be too thick all over the world to deliver presents?

Nope, he set up Rudolph in a position to "lead" his peers in a situation that maybe needed a little help but was not, in any way, a true, worldwide magic-assed Santa emergency. Santa knew how to guide his reindeer to accept each other. The story of Rudolph was not about Rudolph doing something to prove himself. It was about recognizing a Rudolph in need and helping him rise to the occasion to bring him closer to his peers in a way that could heal division.

Rudolph isn't about how to triumph as a Rudolph. It's about how to be a good Santa.

(Edit: For everyone who already thought this was obvious in the story, thanks for letting this Rudolph have his epiphany anyway.)

[-] Holzkohlen@feddit.de 28 points 8 months ago

Do the Grinch next

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 25 points 8 months ago

Sudden onset cardiomegaly

[-] danc4498@lemmy.world 24 points 8 months ago

The town were assholes and deserved it

[-] Seleni@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

Given how far the Grinch’s cave was from the town, that must have been some prestigious noise.

[-] CowsLookLikeMaps@sh.itjust.works 26 points 8 months ago

Live action Rudolph, the novel.

[-] Transporter_Room_3@startrek.website 26 points 8 months ago

How does SantaBlack boot polish taste?

SMH my head, just another Santapologist trying to twist the narrative.

[-] kibiz0r@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

SantaBlack lmao

Is that why he’s impossible to see?

[-] LesserAbe@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago

If Santa didn't give us the opportunity to choose to do good or choose to do bad, how would we earn the chance to live in heaven with Santa for eternity? Santa never gives us more than we can bear, and he works in mysterious ways. Yes, we can come to Santa with our earnest request, but sometimes the answer is no. Remember the abominable snowman is always on the prowl for boys and girls whose faith is weak

[-] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 12 points 8 months ago

This is actually a very good take imo. Thanks for sharing this.

[-] PunkFlame@lemmy.ml 11 points 8 months ago

Angry upvote. I've been holding onto the interpretation that Santa was an asshole for knowing nasty shit was going down under his nose, but not doing anything about it until there was something in it for him.

So I'd like to add to the chorus of those who appreciate this wholesome take.

(Santa's still a cunt though 😜 )

[-] Whelks_chance@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

Are we considering the notion that Santa doesn't just know if human children have behaved themselves, but also all ages of various animals too?

Does he know if my goldfish is a dick? Has he ever given anything except coal to a cat? Does he know whether all dogs are good dogs?

[-] DharkStare@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

I imagine he's like Ghost Rider and can tell with a glance if someone is guilty or not by seeing their soul. If the entity has a soul, then he knows. Goldfish? Probably not. Sapient reindeer? Definitely.