It could be that I’m way out to lunch on this one because it’s been years since I’ve taken anyone to see Santa at a mall and even longer since I was the one visiting him, but when did those visits stop being free and start costing 15 goddamn dollars?
And just look what you get for that $15! Basically nothing!
From November 15th through December 24th, get ready for a sleigh-load of holiday joy! Whether your little ones have a list of wishes ready or you’re simply looking to capture the magic of the season, our Santa visits are the perfect way to do so.
For a $15 fee, you’ll enjoy a delightful visit with Santa himself, along with 5 digital photos that’ll make this year’s memories last.
“Steve,” I imagine somebody saying because somebody somewhere had to think that charging $15 to visit Santa wasn’t a ridiculous thing to do, “five digital photos isn’t nothing.” And to that person I respond that yes, it is. If it wasn’t, then why are you allowed to take your own pictures on your own camera for free?
From the Q and A section:
Can I use my personal camera to take a photo?
Yes, personal photography is permitted.
All I keep hearing about is how malls are dying because of online shopping. Maybe that’s true and maybe it isn’t, but if it is, I’m not sure this is going to help. Or maybe we’ve all gotten so used to being fucked out of money at every turn that it won’t make any difference. Who even knows anymore?
Enjoy Santa or whatever.
Not sure if anyone but probably Carin will remember this, but just in case, no, you’re not imagining it. This same mall has a history of being weird about Santa. The whole time I was writing this one I kept thinking that I had already written it. Pretty sure this was what I had in mind.