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Spanish Kids to Santa: 'You're Fat!

Wednesday December 12, 2007

Hey Father Christmas, how about a little less eggnog and a little more self control.

If you think it’s hard to manage your waistline over the holidays, just think how it must be for Rudolph’s boss. Still, a poll of Spanish children shows that Mr. Fat-and-Jolly needs to hit the gym and might consider trading in his sled for a 4X4 or a motorcycle.

Let’s see how these kids adjust to the lump-of-coal-in-the-stocking diet. Ho-ho-ho, just keep away from the Ho Hos.

Photo © Jorge Herrera/Getty Images

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December 16, 2007 at 5:39 pm
(1) Brick says:

Nice to see a guide here! Love the “About Network! Impressive credentials you have.

December 18, 2007 at 12:24 pm
(2) weirdnews says:

Thanks. I’ll try to stay alive as long as I can.

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