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From the hungover to the hairy, a Sean Penn lookalike to the decrepit, see photos of St. Nicks—and the kids forced to endure them—from the popular Sketchy Santas blog.

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It's all fun and games, until Santa's hung over.

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His beard says Santa but his eyes say Grinch.

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She's crying because ET is holding her and he's dressed up as Santa.

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Perhaps Saint Nick thought they were tears of joy? Or the effects of a double lollipop sugar buzz.

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You would cry too if you were sitting on the most uncomfortable Claus ever.

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What this little baby doesn't realize is that Santa's trying to pull off a "blue steel" look and she's getting in his way.

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Nothing tops a felt bead, like some Santa-tastic aviators and a fake 'stache.

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Ridden with debt, Mark Twain’s last days were dark indeed.

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No, you want Marbs for Christmas.

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Embarrassed about his balding chin, Santa combed his mutton chops together.

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An igloo? No, Santa lives in a basement. Full of toys.

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We’ll see what the elves think of unionizing when they get a load of your tiny hands. Into the sack!

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These kids seem perfectly aware how creepy Sean Penn is being.

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Beard Creep: an unsightly medical condition afflicting 17 percent of Santas. Also, this guy's name.

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