I may be a little too old to believe in Santa Claus, but I definitely believe that all those sweet ole’ Santas we find in our malls during Christmas time are all truly unique and different. Though some children get the pleasure of sitting on a nice old man’s lap as they spit out gift wishes for under the tree, some also get the pleasure of receiving an unforgettable experience with a frightening and peculiar Claus. We have all passed by those Santas who look like they just stepped out of a bar rather than a sleigh, so it’s only right to keep the torture alive by reliving the magic of these horrifying pictures. Here are some of the best and worst Santas of the century:

1. Happy Santa: His beard may be close to going, but this man looks like he is having the time of his life. Who cares about the little tyke yanking at this man’s beard? This Claus is definitely having a better time than the tatter tot.

2. Mean Santa: This Santa is definitely taking names, but kicking ass before he does it.

3. “Why am I working as Santa?” Santa: I don’t know who is crying harder: Santa or the infants?

4. Potential Pedophile Santa: I don’t know if this guy is trying to make love to the camera or just practicing a pose for his future mug shot. He screams pedophile.

5. Drunk Santa: Replacing Christmas cheer with Christmas beer, this Santa came straight from the bar and into the chair. Santa Claus is boozing to town.

6. Worst Look-a-like Santa: This Claus either picked up his costume from the 99 cent store or used last years hand-made Halloween costume to fool the kiddies.

7. Teenage Santa: This is either the only job this teenager could find or they must pay really, really well.

8. Could potentially be the Real Santa, Santa: This older than shit Santa could potentially be the real thing. His dead on eye contact and his inability to lose focus are clear indicators of authenticity.

9. Loves his Job Santa: He may not be able to get that little girl into it, but he sure looks like he is enjoying himself. Who needs the stupid hat and faux fur when this Santa most likely sports this look on a regular basis?

10. Curious Santa: Stumped Santa looks as though he wasn’t aware that photographs were going to get snapped.

We love them, we hate them, but Santa Claus and all his clones are here to stay. If I am going to have to look at a Claus every single Christmas, you better believe I am going to make fun of them and embarrass them until I am absolutely satisfied.