This is not the least bit funny, IMO. It's hearbreaking to see the fear and terror on the faces of those children ... and to see the terrible distress put upon them by a,trusted, parent.

I hope that you will remove these pictures, Ellen, and help to educate parents on "what not to do and why" as per the link that has been provided here ... Fear of Santa Claus: Child's Fear More Important Than Christmas Photo - Associated Content.

Thank you for your consideration.

Ok Santa, watch the hand!

WHERE IS SANTA'S HAND AT????????????????

Hi Ellen and Staff,

I just laughed and laughed at these pictures! I have to admit I did feel bad for the Santas', But I can almost guarentee that the little sweet boy or girl that sat on their lap and looked in their eyes with believe in them took those memories away ( well not maybe away) But made it worth their job! Thanks for the laughs! Sandra from Florida

This one should definately go on the show! It's hilarious!

It's OK Maam... You just hand over your first born to me and I'll make sure your husband gets that raise and promotion...

Poor kids, what has the world come to? We torment them by making them sit there like that, and expect them to smile on top of it! All for a perfect memory! I love it!! Allie

Dear Ellen my name is Julie Noel I have had almost fourteen years of really bad christmases and im just sick about it when the holidays come b-cause there has never been enough monet to0 do anything with as far as gift giving goes most generally id never decorate if it wasnt for the grandkids that we have I wouldnt do anything b-cause the magic is gone for me times have been that bad ive written to other shows in the past and never got even a response back of any kind and I thought that was not nice now I only watch you and Maury b-cause you two still seem the most generous in your giving all I want is to give my family the things that id like to get my self I dont even want anything for myseld just for my family thats all and to give something really nice to the love of my life as well hes been there for me the most in the last seven yrs since ive met him and I want to give him something really special this year cause weve been together 7 yrs. now and have not even been able to give him a b-day gift either if you can help in any way I would love you more than I already do I never miss your show you make me smile even when im down and thata been alot lately b-cause of the holidays being here Thanks much Julie Noel your fan for ever MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND PORTIA AND YOUR MOM I love you lots keep up the good work Ellen your awesome .

I feel sorry for the Santas.