6 to 8 Black men by D. Sedaris

Funny video about the origins of Christmas and how they celebrate it in Netherlands.

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• Christmas
• Sedaris
• Netherlands
• Spain
• St.
• Nicolas
• Turkey

[srhlnnhnsn]

It's not the topic of other cultures that is "American" sense of humor. It's the sarcasm and veiled criticism of Sedaris's own American culture that lends the distinctly "American" flavor to his humor. His point is that everyone's myths are ridiculous, including his own and sarcastic wit is how he makes light of it. In my experience, sarcasm doesn't translate too well. Just look at all the posts below of offended parties who literally can't see the humor. Sarcasm is lost on them.

[iROCKyouuu]

I'm actually from the Netherlands and I still find this HILARIOUS because there really is no other way to explain all this! You really shouldn't overthink these kind of traditions, just enjoy it! I mean, we're already used to the fact that Holland's got a horrible reputation because of all the prejudices, might as well get a laugh from it!

[LeannaLitha]

"What's not to love about being Dutch" haha :D As a Dutchy I think I must agree ;-)

[prajnasword]

I find this far more interesting than what the Swedish do on Christmas Eve. (The whole country stops so they can watch an hour of Donald Duck cartoons.) It seems rather Dutch that Santa would hang out with a half dozen black dudes. Much cooler than the raindeer.

[discy12345]

They get black from going through the chimney. Sint Nicolas waits outside on the roof until they return :).

[Prettypsych1]

I'm black, and this is funny as hell. Stop taking life so seriously.

[YukiNekoPrincess]

@SukieNYC I didn't say they weren't connected. I just said Sinterklaas isn't Christmas, which is true.

[prophetsofpenance]

derp uhhhh im from netherlands and blah blah blah gimme thumbs up because i agree with some part of something no one cares about

[Jeemdeecreations]

@marlyn777 So if they were 6 to 8 white men, I should be offended? Its a tradition, indeed coming from a bloody history. But keeping the tradition alive has nothing to do with supporting slavery (I can't believe I actually have to explain you this). Its good to remember the Dutch were racist as fuck once upon a time, so we all can remember not to go there again (like Geert Wilders probably wants).

Also, its just a celebration for kids. Get over it.

[Jeemdeecreations]

In the Netherlands we actually celebrate both Sinterklaas & Christmas as two seperate things. Some kids actually get presents twice aswell!

[SukieNYC]

@YukiNekoPrincess  that's a bit of a pedantic take on this. The US version of Santa is connected to the 25th date but the origin of the US Santa is the Dutch version of St. Nicholas/Sinderklaas. So it is indeed connected..

[rmsluimers]

@marlyn777 Why is Santa still riding a sleigh? Why is he still fat? Why is child/elf labor still legal? Why does Santa still live on the North pole and not on the South? Why is Santa an old white man and not a female hindu warrior? Why do you still chop down trees to celebrate christmas? Why are reindeers still used?

I vote for them all being abolished! (sarcasm)