The original post: /r/movies by /u/JorReno on 2024-12-24 19:09:13.
Santa says to Ernest "It's nice to find someone who has such an appreciate for Christmas", after Ernest causes a traffic jam whilst trying to save a stray Christmas tree. Ernest proceeds to tell Santa how he has always loved Christmas since he was a kid. Ernest also let's Santa go without paying for the cab fare, because it's Christmas... which causes him to lose his job. Harmony asks him why he didn't lie to keep his job... because Ernest is an honest person.
Ernest spends the whole movie trying to rescue Santa and save Christmas. He knows how to fly the sleigh.
On the other hand... Santa's choice; Joe. Spends most of the movie thinking Santa is crazy. Says that he doesn't want the job. Shaves his beard.
Even when Joe becomes Santa... he seems hesitant and awkward. Ernest naturally has a love and understanding of Christmas. Ernest is also a master of impressions; so he could easily pull off a convincing Santa if needed.
Why wasn't Ernest picked as Santa's replacement?