I was a little skeptical when I noticed the white bandage tape holding on his mustache and a little hint of whiskey was present too.
“The first time i met santa claus: Macy’s, New York City, 1949” by Carl D’Agostino
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December 8, 2012
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I Know I Made You Smile 
66 responses to ““The first time i met santa claus: Macy’s, New York City, 1949” by Carl D’Agostino”
Carl D'Agostino
December 27th, 2012 at 08:32
Yep, just in time. Not bad for just being born six months earlier, I’d say.
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monicastangledweb
December 27th, 2012 at 03:20
Such a cute baby ,and were the whiskers on Baby Carl just in time for the holidays?
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Lori Lipsky
December 10th, 2012 at 23:20
Hilarious, Carl. Santa scared your beard to gray.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 11th, 2012 at 06:33
Actually I skipped gray and silver and went straight to white.
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I HAVE A VOICE
December 10th, 2012 at 00:00
you are a handful! lol…lol…lol
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Carl D'Agostino
December 11th, 2012 at 06:33
Now a wheelbarrelful.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 19:11
MC to you to. Stay tuned.
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earthriderjudyberman
December 9th, 2012 at 18:29
I’m not sure who looks more pleased to be in this photo. Creative and funny as always. Merry Christmas, Carl.
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Craig N.
December 9th, 2012 at 17:09
Buon Natele
By The Way
Il Tuo Viso E Brutto Come Uno Del Cavalli
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 17:21
Forse così ma Sophia Loren e sono amanti segreti per decenni.
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Debbie
December 9th, 2012 at 14:48
You look positively delighted at seeing Santa! My folks tell me I RAN (in the opposite direction!) when I met him for the first time!!
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 16:44
Red is associated with the Devil. Maybe that’s why.
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Hansi
December 9th, 2012 at 10:49
Which one is Santa?
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 16:43
The one that smells like whiskey. When I was that age I drank anisette only.
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Tony McGurk
December 9th, 2012 at 06:37
Hmmm… Beard Wars!!!
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 16:42
As you see, Santa is the hippie. I considered myself a moderate politically at that time.
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clinock
December 9th, 2012 at 03:27
Is that white line around your head supposed to be a halo?
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 16:41
Actually I was a pretty good kid and loved school.
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clinock
December 10th, 2012 at 01:05
but did Santa recognize you as the chosen one?
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poemsandponderings
December 9th, 2012 at 01:01
“Whoa dude, one of us needs our diaper changed!” “And it ain’t me this time…”
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Carl D'Agostino
December 9th, 2012 at 16:41
I make Santa pee in his pants with my cartoons.
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poemsandponderings
December 9th, 2012 at 19:29
Yeah, me too!
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Jackie Paulson
December 8th, 2012 at 20:20
Quick: Tis the Season for Awards given: http://postadaychallenge2011.com/2012/12/08/tis-the-season-for-awards-2012/
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 21:44
Thank you.
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petit4chocolatier
December 8th, 2012 at 20:18
Way too funny!!
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territerri
December 8th, 2012 at 19:08
Carl, you haven’t aged a day!
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 19:41
I still have my crayons, blocks and Teddy Bear !
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Red
December 8th, 2012 at 16:54
The elf closed the velvet rope right behind you.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 19:40
At least it was not a noose.
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RoSy
December 8th, 2012 at 16:00
Oh – you were a cute lil’ baby!
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 19:40
Tank ku.
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Elliot
December 8th, 2012 at 15:21
Did Santa say “When I look at you, you remind me of my younger days…” ??
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 19:39
I don’t know. I think he was speaking French or something.
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vb holmes
December 8th, 2012 at 14:21
Pity poor Santa and don’t begrudge him a nip or two. Remember, he’s stuck with a room full of demanding kids–to say nothing of the one who smells of vodka and wants a pony.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 14:35
Yeah, spoze you’re right.
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Lafemmeroar
December 8th, 2012 at 13:53
lol! I knew you were born with a beard … and you look like Santa’s love child! Tweeting this now 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 14:34
Most say I was born with an attitude.
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Lafemmeroar
December 8th, 2012 at 14:44
And I love your attitude 🙂
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Mal
December 8th, 2012 at 12:15
I will only say you were VERY mature for your age.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 12:18
I understood a lot at 6 months. Unfortunately I was a cynic and existentialist already. The adult world was a lie. Santa and the Easter Bunny ? Pulleeeeeze. And that cheap witch the tooth fairy never left me more than forty cents.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:34
I love LOL. Esp with pecans and dark chocolate.
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charlywalker
December 8th, 2012 at 10:48
LOL
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Deb
December 8th, 2012 at 09:37
Rofl!…I sure hope you get what you asked for for Christmas, Car! 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:33
See reply above.
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Snoring Dog Studio
December 8th, 2012 at 09:31
And I bet he was a bit suspicious when your beard tickled his nose. You were one, um, interesting looking baby! Did you get what you asked for?
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:32
He musta got me mixed up with someone else or maybe some mere mortal was in charge of my presents. I typed the list very legibly on the Underwood.
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totsymae1011
December 8th, 2012 at 09:25
You look so much younger than Santa.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:31
Vitamin C , Rice Krispies with banana, a shot of anisette at bed time and lots of chocolate was my infant diet regimen. As you see it paid off.
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Carl
December 8th, 2012 at 09:22
I can’t believe you’re calmly smiling. I was balling uncontrollably.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:29
Since I started college at 3 months old I had already researched the nature of the fellow.
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katecrimmins
December 8th, 2012 at 08:46
Definitely my kinda Santa! I bet you grew up fast!
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:28
Heaven yes. I had a job at the steel mill at 4 and was a runner for the Miami Herald part time. On the weekends I painted houses. Today’s generation seems to start work at 22 or so.
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Tori Nelson
December 8th, 2012 at 06:50
Precious. All babies look better with beards 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:26
This way you already know what they are gonna look like.
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on thehomefrontandbeyond
December 8th, 2012 at 06:41
good one – ha ha – Your poor mom–did she have to trim your beard?
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 11:26
Naw. I was fairly self sufficient at that time. Reaching to high places was a challenge, however.
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on thehomefrontandbeyond
December 8th, 2012 at 11:50
ha ha
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under the skies of arkansas
December 8th, 2012 at 05:47
lol there is a bit of a resemblance
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 06:02
Yeah, but he drank whiskey and I was strictly a vodka man.
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under the skies of arkansas
December 8th, 2012 at 06:27
lol winter is a time for some fris
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Emily Cannell
December 8th, 2012 at 05:15
Hahaha! Funny
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 06:01
Dinnent I see you in line that day ?
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Maxi
December 8th, 2012 at 04:57
You sure you’re not related to Santa? Maybe have an “in” to get what’s on your list.
Blessings ~ Maxi
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 06:00
Signor Santini Claus would work.
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seeker
December 8th, 2012 at 02:31
a mini-me of Santa. Teehee.
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Carl D'Agostino
December 8th, 2012 at 02:40
I wanted a pony but got a merry-go-round music box instead.
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