It's that time of year where the festivities are in full force - and one of the main perks of the holidays is the huge selection of Christmas flicks that we can binge on, with classics such as Elf, Love, Actually, and The Grinch usually at the top of the list.
But what about the slightly more debatable options, like The Santa Clause? Well, one Twitter user has revealed a fan theory that might have ruined the movie for us forever...
There's a lot to love about the festivities.
Stuffing our faces with food, gift-giving, spending time with loved ones... the list goes on.And as the weather gets colder, our hearts get warmer.
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Christmas is truly the best time of the year. And even though it might be slightly different this year due to the virus, we're still feeling pretty festive.But perhaps one of the best perks of the holidays?
... the Christmas movies.Over the decades there have been some classics.
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From family favorites like Home Alone to rom coms like The Holiday, there's really something for everyone in the canon.Everyone has an ultimate favorite.
Like the one you watch on repeat throughout the holidays and drive everyone crazy with.But there's a more sinister side to some movies...
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And we had no idea about it until we read a pretty intense thread slating one particular film.But that wasn't all...
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This thread went into some of the other little elements that we didn't even think to consider. Now, we can't get it out of our heads...So what is the movie in question?
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It's none other than The Santa Clause, starring Tim Allen. The original movie came out in 1994, but there were 2 other ones that came out afterward.And of course, the thread addresses different parts in each one.
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It's really affected everyone deeply. These were just some of the comments under it. Keep scrolling to find out the secrets this fan theory exposed.So the original poster for "The Santa Clause" is creepy af https://t.co/CpWbUKgCVv— Jake Harris (@Jake Harris)1482648030.0
@shewolfmanc This always bothered me.— 6Lombardis #BLM (@6Lombardis #BLM)1513910720.0
So many "classic" Christmas TV specials are so fucking weird. So many inject so many bizarre modern elements. I hat… https://t.co/pwbO6FdTrm— Craigmar (@Craigmar)1608423498.0
The Santa Clause is the worst Christmas movie I’ve ever seen in my whole life— 𝒞𝒸 (@𝒞𝒸)1608301912.0
@shewolfmanc Ok but I told my mom and she was just like "don't question it", like no Scott Calvin killed a man no one talks about it— Phantom 🎄 (@Phantom 🎄)1513995714.0
@shewolfmanc I was literally just saying this! coldhearted indeed!!— Linda (@Linda)1514323807.0
@shewolfmanc IM SCREAMING— m (@m)1513968705.0
@shewolfmanc https://t.co/lLGm1Ejn4s— 🌈 Eat the Rich 🌈 (@🌈 Eat the Rich 🌈)1513908901.0
@shewolfmanc I watched all of them 4 days ago now I’m scared f— sinthia🌸 (@sinthia🌸)1513911379.0
@shewolfmanc Jesus Christ— chelsea (@chelsea)1513911192.0
Be warned, ladies and gentlemen, this thread is pretty heavy on the Christmas spirit...
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For those of you that might not be aware, The Santa Clause tells the story of a man who accidentally murders Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and finds himself magically recruited to take his place. I mean, you can already see where things are going wrong...But the thread starts off pretty tame...
Good guesses from everyone, but pull up a chair for a truly seasonal hot take. The most horrific Christmas film (or… https://t.co/GYEZOeSAdF— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513896376.0
She then goes onto discuss why even the entire concept is pretty creepy...
The creepiness begins early on, because the roof-Santa actually dies on screen (quite slowly) and that's the only r… https://t.co/jjMLrrOQ8s— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513896983.0
But it only gets worse from here...
It's not just humans though. Elves disappear after hundreds of years, and NO ONE cares.— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513897213.0
Maybe it's all just a metaphor for real-life capitalism? That works.
And let's take a minute to consider Bernard. He's a huge part of SCI & SCII, but he's just... absent in SCIII. Curt… https://t.co/p5Kq1S6Yuk— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513897392.0
And it's not just the random "deaths" that are causing a stir...
Curtis specifically says that he has been working with Santas for 900 years, and that this clause hasn't come to his attention before.— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513897583.0
So that raises one very important question...
So... where are the wives?? Dear God, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE WIVES??— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513897721.0
They continue on their very elaborate explanation...
"In SCIII, we see the Hall of Snow Globes, which has 1 globe for every Santa. There are about 50-60 globes in there. That's 50-60 former Santas, who were presumably all married."I mean, it took 3 movies for us to find out that Santa is actually fertile...
And, as we find out from SCIII, Santas are fertile in this universe, so Buddy Claus may not have been the first bab… https://t.co/AxSkgwpmw3— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513898041.0
Here's where things get sticky...
I think there's a clear hint, though, in SCIII. To quote Bud Newman, on entering the elves' kitchen: 'How come the… https://t.co/DdI7G3ucBR— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513898279.0
Now, this is pretty creepy...
Why would the elves need a massive oven? Santa delivers toys, not baked goods. Now think about how wryly the elves… https://t.co/tqJvFNHFfK— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513898469.0
The user decided this:
The elves are clearly baking women (& possibly children) in their oven, then using the bodies to make ceremonial co… https://t.co/gs0EnMEjXY— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513898606.0
I don't know what to say...
And that, my friends, is why The Santa Clause is the most horrific Christmas film ever made.— Hannah Priest (@Hannah Priest)1513898671.0