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Title: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: Shockeye on May 28, 2005, 11:27:30 AM Quote from: AP Poster in Scotland Disputes Myth of Santa (http://apnews.myway.com//article/20050527/D8ABQAO80.html) May 27, 6:55 PM (ET) GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - A month after it ignited controversy, a billboard that questions the existence of Santa Claus went on display on a street corner Friday. Artist Darren Cullen found an alternative site for the 20-foot-by-10-foot work after Maiden Outdoor, which owns the billboard, refused to show it four weeks ago following media attention. Critics say the piece - which carries the slogans "Stop Lying To Your Children About Santa Claus" and "Santa Gives More To Rich Kids Than Poor Kids" - is an attempt to ruin the magic of Christmas. Cullen insists it is his way of highlighting the dangers of consumerism. "Maiden seemed to think that it was a contentious issue that they couldn't be associated with in public," Cullen, 22, said Friday. "Their job is to promote consumerism and Santa's a hero of their industry, so I can see why." Cullen said Santa Claus is a lie which teaches children that products will make them happy. "If you try and tell kids the truth about how they're being manipulated, you're the bad guy crushing their dreams," he said. Cullen's portfolio also includes a drawing of Santa saying "I killed Jesus." Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: Merusk on May 28, 2005, 02:00:47 PM I can't disagree with the sentiment, but have problems with the method. You don't need to do my parenting for me, thanks. I don't tell my kids that Santa brings them anything.. they get Santa Gifts, and Easter Baskets. If they were to ask if either were real I'd tell the truth because I think lying to them for 6+ years is a Bad Idea and sets a big basis for lots of mistrust between you and them. However, I'm not going to go around telling other people's kids because that's just being a dick.
Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: Signe on May 28, 2005, 03:30:02 PM He seems to be an art student enamoured with the likes of Ron English. (I love him) I'm sure the bad publicity and furore that ensues will do much to help his career. This type of artist thrives on this type of fuss.
Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: Shockeye on May 28, 2005, 03:35:38 PM the likes of Ron English Better Ron English than Ron Mexico (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0405051vick1.html). Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: MaceVanHoffen on May 28, 2005, 10:43:41 PM I'm not sure why anyone's getting upset over this. The Scots hate everything. Why should Christmas be an exception?
(http://www.lardlad.com/images/other/other098.gif) Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: Ironwood on May 29, 2005, 02:47:37 PM It's undeniably true.
PS, Fuck You. Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: Samwise on May 29, 2005, 08:30:50 PM Quote Brothers and sisters are natural born enemies! Like Englishmen and Scots! And Irishmen and Scots! And Scots and other Scots! Lousy Scots! They ruined Scotland... Title: Re: The Scots are trying to kill Christmas. They must be stopped. Post by: MaceVanHoffen on May 30, 2005, 11:50:19 AM Quote Brothers and sisters are natural born enemies! Like Englishmen and Scots! And Irishmen and Scots! And Scots and other Scots! Lousy Scots! They ruined Scotland... "You Scots sure are a contentious lot." "You've just made an enemy for life!" |