Don’t get me wrong – I’m all for creativity and such, but some things are just W.R.O.N.G.! These line-crossers join the other less-than-trad incarnations in my Japanese Santa Hall Of Fame: Thong Santa, Scary Santa, Emo Santa, and my perennial favorite, Colonel Santa.
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Isn’t Christmas more like “Halloween” in Japan? Or more like Valentine’s Day? Maybe it’s Valentine’s Day. I just heard it was different than American/English Christmas which is so focused on family.
Okay, so the classic Santa image isn’t as deeply entrenched in Japanese culture as it is in the States. Ergo, it’s much easier to play with. That’s my theory, anyway. The possibilities are unlimited (apparently) but, aside from the sexy/bad Santa riffs, Americans really haven’t been thinking outside the box. People, we have WORK to do!