Bad Santa Photos and the TSA?

Do you already have children or Are you pregnant?

Are you looking forward to getting a picture taken of your children or belly bump with Santa?

It could turn out like this:

Awwwwwwww.....

OR.....That "wonderful" holiday tradition can sometimes lead to some seriously funny results. Such as this delightful little memory maker here. Doesn't it just reflect the joy of the season, goodwill towards all and a happy go lucky moment in time? Or is it really a testament to an old guy's need to overcome any obstacle in order to make some money. These poor Santas have my absolute sympathy as do the scarred for life little tykes on their knees.

Bwaha haa haa. You may want to read up on some Tips for Santa Photos Before you take the plunge.

People are posting their favorite "Crappy Santa Photos" here for you viewing pleasure.

When else do we ask small kids to sit on the lap of an overly friendly stranger in a costume and whisper their "secrets" to him while posing for a camera? Ick... I think I just creeped myself out.

This whole situation is similar to the the TSA's new policy of telling children traveling by plane that security pat down checks are "like a game". Because who wouldn't want to desensitize small children to groping adults? Sounds like a fabulous idea to me!!!I need to go watch some holiday specials and get myself in the right frame of mind I guess. Unfortunately there are just waaay too many funny sites talking about this!

Do you have any favorite photos that really show the emotional trauma of the season?

This is one of my favorites from the site...I'm not sure who is more distressed, the poor kid or Santa.