Ho, Ho, Ho: The Wholesome, Inappropriate and Wild Requests Mall Santas Have Heard from Kids

Since we’re on the topic of memorable mall Santa moments, we better talk about the most iconic mall Santa scene in movie history. Ralphie’s request for a Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air rifle in A Christmas Story is one of the most memorable present requests ever. Everyone in Ralphie’s life denies his request, so he asks Santa.

Sadly, Santa is also a hater. At the last minute, Ralphie asks the mall Santa for his dream air rifle gift. “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid,” the mall Santa says with all the practicality of a responsible adult. Santa then gently pushes Ralphie down the department store slide like he didn’t just crush all his hopes and dreams. The betrayal is real.