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The anti-Santa

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Craven Morehead, Dec 14, 2011.

  1. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    This doesn't fit any of the other Holiday threads, but deserves to be seen. This is sooooooo damned cool. Have to think it just scares the crap out of little kids though. More like something I'd expect at Halloween rather than at Chirstmas.

    I'd love to see this. Has anyone witnessed this in Europe?



    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus
     
    Craven Morehead, Dec 14, 2011
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  2. Doris

    Doris Getting Tilted

    We know something similar. I've never heard the name Krampus though.

    It's explained here and it's the same: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Knut%27s_Day

    We tell children, if they don't behave after Christmas, this character (bock) will come and get their presents away.
     
    Doris, Dec 15, 2011
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  3. Cayvmann

    Cayvmann Very Tilted

    Location:
    Central North Carolina
    My woman gets krampus every month. Does that mean she's been bad?
     
    Cayvmann, Dec 15, 2011
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  4. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    That looks really cool. I'd love to see it.

    The closest I've ever gotten to the anti-Santa is..... Toronto's own Zanta!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Zancai

    [​IMG]

     
    Baraka_Guru, Dec 15, 2011
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  5. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    Yes! Yes! Yes!
     
    Charlatan, Dec 15, 2011
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  6. paddyjoe

    paddyjoe curious

    Location:
    ROC boy gone south
    Oh man, craven morehead, that is fucking hot beyond belief. I need to go see that live!
     
    paddyjoe, Dec 15, 2011
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  7. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    That idea in the original post sounds like something you would see in Portland.
    That Toronto guy looks quite muscular.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Dec 15, 2011
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  8. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    Let's go! I hope drinking while watching is allowed! :D
     
    Craven Morehead, Dec 16, 2011
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  9. paddyjoe

    paddyjoe curious

    Location:
    ROC boy gone south
    It almost would seem to be a requirement...
     
    paddyjoe, Dec 16, 2011
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  10. mixedmedia

    mixedmedia ...

    Location:
    Florida
    Krampus!

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    Finally, I'm feeling a little Christmas cheer!
    I would love to see that parade.
     
    mixedmedia, Dec 16, 2011
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  11. Fly

    Fly music is the answer

    Location:
    Beautiful British Columbia
    that would be awesome to see live.........good find Craven
     
    Fly, Dec 16, 2011
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  12. Freetofly

    Freetofly Diving deep into the abyss

    Location:
    From Philly USA, living in London UK
    Totally wild, definitely would be cool to see live!
     
    Freetofly, Dec 17, 2011
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  13. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    I am going to start using Krampus on my kids... Maybe I'll dress up and leave cloven hoof prints in the mud outside their windows.
     
    Charlatan, Dec 17, 2011
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  14. Zen

    Zen Very Tilted

    Location:
    London
    Craven ... that is amazing. Thanks.

    Also, I found it interesting how some of the small children in your video did not 'know' to be scared, whereas others did.


    Oh, and, er ...

    Krampuss

    [​IMG]

    :)
     
    Zen, Dec 18, 2011
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  15. Plan9

    Plan9 Rock 'n Roll

    Location:
    Earth
    Wait, Krampsin?

    _X_ hates X-mas
    _X_ eats babies
    _X_ really ugly

    Gotta be it.
     
    Plan9, Dec 18, 2011
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  16. Zen

    Zen Very Tilted

    Location:
    London
    Zen, Dec 18, 2011
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  17. Carbonic

    Carbonic Getting Tilted

    Let this be a reminder to me that I need be more proactive about posting the interesting things I find over here as well as on my social networks!

    I learned about Krampus while at a holiday cabaret/burlesque show last weekend. They brought him out near the end for a nice bit of humor, and I immediately looked him up to learn more when I got home. As someone who loves Halloween and finds the winter holiday season in America to be too saccharine, I was delighted to discover Krampus. Seems like, for whatever reason, Krampus is enjoying greater exposure all across America this year. When I was searching for more info, I came across the video posted at the beginning of this thread at the bottom of this NPR story from Dec 10: http://www.npr.org/2011/12/10/143485735/naughty-or-nice-krampus-horror-for-the-holidays

    I don't know why Krampus is getting more wide-spread exposure in America this year, but I'm happy to have learned about him and hope that more people come to appreciate a little Krampus in their holiday season!
     
    Carbonic, Dec 18, 2011
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