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Australian Santas told not to say "ho ho ho" lest they offend women

by John Aravosis (DC) on 11/15/2007 10:19:00 AM

Jesus Christ. I mean, Jeebus Schmist.

Australian Santas told not to say "ho ho ho" lest they offend women

Jesus Christ. I mean, Jeebus Schmist.

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