Santa Claus is real
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Presenter: We're driving out to Long Island today because we've found out there's a man out there who legally changed his name to Santa Claus. So, yeah. We're gonna go interview Santa. It turns out this Santa's not so traditional.
Santa: I drive a black Dodge pickup truck. With vanity plates. Oh, yes, I have vanity plates. It says 'SANTASLA' [Santa's sleigh].
Presenter: Before he was Santa, he was Frank.
Santa: I was born in Brooklyn but we lived here on Long Island. I've been married 23 years now.
Presenter: So, how do you tell your wife that you're changing your name to Santa Claus?
Santa: She said, 'As long as I don't have to change my name, go right ahead.'
Presenter: Santa has been Santa for almost two decades and he's good at it.
Santa: I'm probably on – and this is not an exaggeration – thousands of refrigerators.
Presenter: He's got the laugh ...
Santa: Ho, ho, ho, ho. Ho, ho, ho, ho. You know, that's my Santa laugh.
Presenter: ... the suit ...
Santa: I designed my suit.
Presenter: But here are some other things about Santa that might surprise you.
Santa: I have three tattoos on me, of me. I'm very into zombies. I love barbecuing. I have a smoker. It can fit 150 pounds of meat in it.
Presenter: He’s got this tiki hut, an above-ground saltwater pool in his backyard.
Santa: Yes, I'm that extreme when it comes to my idea of relaxation.
Presenter: So there's a little Frank left in there, but no question: he's fully committed to being Santa.
Santa: I want to look like the poem says. 'I'm the most loved person on the planet.'
Presenter: We totally met Santa.
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In my perspective, it takes courage to change his name and assume the role of someone is proud of without fear of people's opinions.
I think that he didn't need to change his name to Santa Claus, we celebrate santa claus days once year. he could assume this role , and commitment. As for me , I can't change my name.
It's like a dream come true. This guy is really that extreme when it comes to his dream. He brings so much happiness and laugh to others which makes him the real Santa Claus.
I haven't tried to change my name,this man so brave to take a step to change his name.
He's have great Santa voice
He is so obsessed to be Santa
I'm sure he gets invited to parties all around Long Island and makes good money. Now actors should be committed like never before. The reason is a high competition.
Interesting video, if I were his wife, I wouldn't have changed the name.
pretty good idea,and i do think he is a lovely people,bring happy for him and others,why not?
Ho Ho Ho
He is a scammer, I am the true one!
Ho ho
Caaaoooiiii!!!