December 22nd, 2006



NOTE FROM JENNIFER:
What would Christmas with a
superhero substitute Santa be like?
We did some research to find out!


The Top 7 Signs a Superhero
Is Subbing for Santa Claus


7> Everyone gets another helping of Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie due to SuperSanta’s delivery route accidentally reversing the Earth’s rotation.

6> Children in the midwest and Rocky Mountain states are bitterly disappointed when Aquaman’s eight tiny seahorses just can’t make it that far ashore.

5> The Punisher makes sure every little girl gets her own Urban Camo Barbie, complete with Dream Assault Vehicle.

4> Just before your presents magically appear under the tree, Santa Hiro Nakamura looks really constipated.

3> Thor: “‘My Little Pony?’ I say thee nay! Thou shalt have a mighty steed!”

2> You deliberately ask for coal in your stocking, hoping he forgets his own strength.

and the Number 1 Sign a Superhero Is Subbing for Santa Claus…

1> “Santa’s got two fistfuls of justice for you, Billy.”




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Credits:

Selected from 33 submissions from 8 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Matt Van Opens, Watertown, WI — 1 (4th #1!)
Vic Vitek, Hopewell Junction, NY — 2
Eric Akawie, Annandale, VA — 3, 4
Marc Berard, Central Falls, RI — 5, Topic
Tom Galloway, Mountain View, CA — 6, 7
Rep Pickard, Baltimore, MD — Topic
Jennifer Ford, Chicago, IL — Secret Santa