Sarah Palin Ruins Christmas
Children were left devastated today at the news that failed Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin had shot and killed Santa’s chief reindeer, Rudolph. Dancer and Vixen were also injured in the incident yesterday evening as Santa and his team flew over Alaska on their return from a pre-Christmas practice run.
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The Palins were apparently enjoying a ramble through the Alaskan wilderness in search of oil and natural gas reserves when they were frightened by a sudden noise overhead. “We heard bells jingling and a clatter of hooves, and whatever it was left a twinkly vapor trail behind it,’ said Sarah Palin today. “We assumed it was a UFO as they’re pretty common round these parts, so naturally me and the kids unloaded our shotguns into the sky. I couldn’t believe it when three reindeer fell to the ground. My previous biggest kill was a moose.”
There are now real concerns that Santa’s depleted team will not be able to make their deliveries and children everywhere will awake on Christmas Day to empty stockings. Santa was unavailable for comment today and was last seen circling anticlockwise over Anchorage following the loss of his lead reindeer.
Palin refused criticism for the death of the famous red-nosed reindeer, explaining that hunting was a way of life for many Americans in remote states like Alaska. “Actually, the red nose gave us something to aim at. Of course I recognize that this year’s festive season might be a little different now, but we have got one hell of a lot of venison for this year’s Christmas dinner…” Via
Got this follow-up from several readers…
…As well as the “Palin Christmas card”…
Doug
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ROFLOL! Funniest thing I have seen since the election! I guess she is going to be the butt of jokes for some time. She is also extremely popular right now with offers out the ying-yang for everything from talk shows (bad idea) to endorsements to guest appearances. Don't know about a political career although I would like to see her pursue one after the Governorship.
The Xmas card and the Rudy stuff are great!
Just caught this one on the way out of the office. Great stuff! Not good news for the kiddies though unless Santa can fly around the fog.
Funny!
Have a great Christmas!
Frank
Cracked me up! As if having Santa hit by the Canadian Air plane wasn't bad enough!
Hope you and Dawn have a merry Xmas!
LOL! Poor Sarah Palin, I hope she and her family have a wonderful Christmas holiday. I have to say, this was all pretty funny though. :)
Frankly, Rudolph was pretty old technology. It is a wonder Santa was allowed to fly IFR at all. He probably has better NAVAIDS now anyway so no worries.
It shows what a good sport Sarah Palin is. She is a real down to earth woman with a "go with the flow" attitude and a good sense of humor. I can see why she is liked by so many people.
I wish everyone a merry Christmas! Stay safe and don't eat too much turkey!
You betcha! Have a Merry Christmas there and....
Palin has become the media darling of 2008 I have to say. And she is taking it all in stride. If she runs for office in 2012, I bet she will be better prepared than she was this time with only a couple week's notice that she would suddenly be under a microscope. I like her and wish her well.
Merry Christmas to all the "IM" readers, especially the regular commenters. Have a safe and sane holiday :)
You have comments off on today's post so Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
The King Family
Hey Doug! You missed this on the Jimmy Kimmel Show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFsgJCkZAAg
You right, Teddy, I missed that one. But it's out of the bag now. Fair warning: little ones may be traumatized and scarred for life after watching. Or not.
Doug
"Rudolph - It's What's for Dinner!"
Really sad commentary on the minds of today's voters. The brainwashing begins before they hit middle school, if it hasn't already begun at home.
Palin has more executive experience than the President-elect, for crying out loud. And, she's reputed to be a good shot. (Laughing)
And far more experience than Caroline Kennedy.
And I bet Caroline has never field dressed a moose :)
"I say! Waiter! There's a red lightbulb in my stew!