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Thursday, November 15, 2007

You've Got To Be Kidding!


Santas-in-training in Australia have been warned by a recruitment firm that "ho-ho-ho" is no longer politically correct.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Westaff - which supplies hundreds of Santas across Australia - is telling trainees that the signature catchphrase could frighten children and be derogatory to women.

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The phrase "politically correct" is the bane of civilization. Who's offended? ... Raise your hands ...