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Homeowner Hangs Bound, Blindfolded Santa From Tree
Internet Broadcast System ^ | 12/7/05 | Staff

Posted on 12/07/2005 10:53:52 AM PST by Millee

In one South Florida community, a man's holiday decorations are causing holiday fear for local children instead of creating holiday cheer.

Residents called police and complained to the city that a house in Miami Beach had a life-sized, blindfolded Santa Claus doll hanging from a tree with its hands tied.

Some residents were furious and said their naughty neighbor put jolly old St. Nick in a position that is not too merry. But even police officers couldn't save a Santa who was bound, gagged and hanging for the holidays.

The owner of the house said it's freedom of speech. But his neighbors think it's the start of a creepy Christmas.

"It's not healthy. I mean, if somebody has something against Santa Claus or something, maybe express it in some other way," resident Lori Vega said.

Parents are afraid the decoration will cause a nightmare before Christmas for their children.

"I'm not sure what his reasoning is, but a lot of little kids are upset by it," one parent said.

The owner of the house said the Santa Claus was an artistic expression.

Some residents said the damage is already done.

"He might be the Grinch. He might be friendly with the Grinch," resident Joanie Stein said. Stein, who has lived on the block for years, said the dangling Santa sickens him. "It's a beautiful neighborhood and I think it's just weird. I've never seen anything like this here."

The homeowner said the hanged Santa Claus would be down by Wednesday.


TOPICS: Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: antichristmas; christmasdecorations; hanging; santa
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

Something tells me you are drunk right now...


21 posted on 12/07/2005 11:19:49 AM PST by Sam's Army ("Terrorism is a matter for the police" MurryMom 11/28/05)
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To: Sam's Army

Unfortunately no. I would like to be, does that count.


22 posted on 12/07/2005 11:25:00 AM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

Surely you can find some rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover somewhere around where you work, you just gotta be creative.


23 posted on 12/07/2005 11:26:59 AM PST by Sam's Army ("Terrorism is a matter for the police" MurryMom 11/28/05)
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To: Millee

The house would of been severly T-PEED if it was done in my neighborhood as a kid...


24 posted on 12/07/2005 11:27:48 AM PST by laney (Merry Christmas Freepers!)
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To: Sam's Army
Please, they have a liquor cabinet. All I have to do is be nice to the cook for the key. But, I can wait til I get home. I have a 45 mile drive. No need to add booze to my normal rush hour road rage.
25 posted on 12/07/2005 11:28:41 AM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.)
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To: Millee

26 posted on 12/07/2005 11:30:05 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: Millee
How to field-dress a Lawn Deer!


27 posted on 12/07/2005 11:37:47 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: Fierce Allegiance
She has been going to the bars for a good while.

She's gone.

I probably won't be able to see my granddaughter again. Stepdaughter and granddaughter in Abilene, TX in a unheated house with no hot water and I can't do anything about that. Current temp in Abilene...20F.

She spent $3.2K on non-family in IL last month.

28 posted on 12/07/2005 11:40:40 AM PST by Deguello (When she told me she liked pick-ups, I thought she meant trucks.)
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To: TexasCajun

Tacky, but very funny!


29 posted on 12/07/2005 11:49:53 AM PST by Millee ("Life is just one damned thing after another" - Elbert Hubbard)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

Maybe he has taken your advice about saucing it up for Christmas. >:-}


30 posted on 12/07/2005 11:50:10 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick; Millee

My sisters best friend has a cat named Ollie.
Ollie absolutely hates Santa, and will destroy any decorations that look like the jolly red suited dude.
Ollie tore the head off of a stuffed Santa, and also tore the head off of a Santa tree ornament...

Wonder how that neigborhood would react to Ollie the Santa Slayer...


31 posted on 12/07/2005 1:39:57 PM PST by Darksheare (I'm not suspicious & I hope it's nutritious but I think this sandwich is made of mime.)
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To: Darksheare

Ollie the Santa Slayer.....I can see it....I like it....MOVIE HIT!


32 posted on 12/07/2005 1:41:47 PM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.)
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To: Darksheare

Santa best be bringing Ollie some 'Fancy Feast' this Christmas if he wants to get back on Ollie's good side!


33 posted on 12/07/2005 1:45:56 PM PST by Millee ("Life is just one damned thing after another" - Elbert Hubbard)
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

I did a sketch, cartoon style, for Ollies 'mom' of Ollie leaping from behind the couch to nail Santa.
A small sign written with paw prints says "Wait here", and Santa is standing on a red bulls eye facing away from the leaping Ollie.


34 posted on 12/07/2005 1:47:45 PM PST by Darksheare (I'm not suspicious & I hope it's nutritious but I think this sandwich is made of mime.)
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To: Millee

Hopefully!

Ollie kitty is very spoiled as well.


35 posted on 12/07/2005 1:48:15 PM PST by Darksheare (I'm not suspicious & I hope it's nutritious but I think this sandwich is made of mime.)
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To: Darksheare

LOL, that is classic. I think you have a big movie on your hands! I see a cult-classic in the making.


36 posted on 12/07/2005 1:49:47 PM PST by Jersey Republican Biker Chick (Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.)
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To: Millee

lol....


37 posted on 12/07/2005 1:50:29 PM PST by sit-rep (If you acquire, hit it again to verify...)
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To: Millee

The home of Edna, the Whip Lady. Dare I say, Here Comes Santa Claus?

parsy, who is not as twisted as the person who did this.


38 posted on 12/07/2005 1:51:12 PM PST by parsifal
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To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick

Maybe, IF Ollie will cooperate for filming.
He will see the camera and preen for it.

I'll have to ask Stace if she can get him to do the Attack Cat act on camera.
Last time she tried to get a pic of it, he turned to his 'mommy' and acted innocent.


39 posted on 12/07/2005 1:53:43 PM PST by Darksheare (I'm not suspicious & I hope it's nutritious but I think this sandwich is made of mime.)
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To: Millee

If you think that's bad, you should have seen the snowman we built the year we got a good snowfall. Remember Calvin and Hobbes? People slowed down to check it out :-D

The kids had their little hearts set on building a snow snake, but there wasn't enough snow. They were even running back and forth across the street with a wheelbarrow, to get more of it.


40 posted on 12/07/2005 3:55:37 PM PST by TheSpottedOwl ("The Less You Have...The More They'll Take"- bf)
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