Mom Threatened with Lawsuit after Son Spills the Beans on Santa Claus

[mjr]

So the kid goes to school, tells his classmates that there is no Santa, and one of the parents sues.

But it gets more insane. Read for yourselves...

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/f...YHV?li=BBgzzfc

[NorthernZel]

Yeah, I saw the discussion on Reddit. Apparently Ken White (of PopeHat.com fame) is one of the lawyers who REALLY would like to take the case - of course, granted that the "offended" parents are able to find a lawyer who doesn't laugh right up in their faces

[Bramble]

Glad I was at home when I read that article. I actually said out loud for the 'offended party' to STFU. -.- People...

[wolfie]

Not surprised that it happened in California. What a "gimme grab" - other parents were looking for an excuse to throw a party on that woman's dime. Glad to see that some lawyers are offering to take her case pro--bono if the other parents actually file suit.

Too bad it couldn't have happened in a certain other state - "No, Virginia, there is no Santa Claus".

[EvilConQueso]

When I read the title, I was picturing a scenario in which a child literally spilled some baked beans while sitting on Santa's lap and was trying to figure out why a kid would have beans in that situation in the first place. I need a nap.

[MoonCat]

I can't even read that because I'm trying to avoid flipping out. That stuff makes me crazy.

[Sliceanddice]

... so they where never going to let their kids watch miracle on 34th st? or the polar express? or like half of the modern Christmas movies?

[flyonthewall]

Time a kid spends "believing in Santa"

20% = Actually believing in Santa
80% = Pretending to believe in Santa to get more presents.

[Flygon_Trainer]

^ My family is a firm believer in Santa.

Because if you don't believe in Santa, Santa doesn't come to bring you presents.

The lawsuit is insane though- the legal system man.

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

Legal system? Oh, you mean the lottery that rewards stupidity.

[mjr]

Legal system? Oh, you mean the lottery that rewards stupidity.

I must most humbly request the ability to use this phrase in the future...