Offending Santa

It's time to think of the strategy for decorating the front yard for Christmas and I think I've come up with a winner...something that will truly make a statement. But, is my neighborhood ready for it?

Occupy North Pole

It's a simple concept. I'll build a protest site on the front yard with "Occupy North Pole" signs with little tents for the elves. The idea is that the elves have finally rose up against North Pole's CEO, Santa. They've had enough and instead of making toys they are occupying the Pole with a little tent city with a variety of signs talking about "The Man," who is indeed Santa.

I can already see the signs:

Sleigh Destroying Ozone Layer
...Santa Doesn't Care!

No Toys for Slave Wages!

Deers Eat Better Than Elves Here!

We Are the 32%...at least measured by height!

Okay, admittedly I'm not sure if I'm ready for this. One of my neighbors is far to the left of left in his views and my guess is he would be very offended by an Occupy Parody in the neighborhood. This is the neighbor that has regaled us with a variety of interesting bumper stickers over the years. This is the neighbor who hangs his American flag upside down when he's displeased with election results. So, my guess is he might actually set up his own tent to Occupy my Occupy North Pole.

And then what do you do? I mean is he considered a guest if he pops up a tent in the front yard? Do I have to bring him tea in the morning and wine at night? And then there's the sanitation issue. I mean what would I say when the planter by the front door starts looking a little unhealthy? And there would be that awkward moment in the mornings when I'm leaving for work in my suit and he'd pop his head out of his tent and spit in my general direction. 

Well, I guess I'll have to give this some more thought. If you think i should go ahead with Occupy North Pole or that it would be horribly offensive, then please feel free to post a comment. The neighborhood you save from disgrace may be your own.