The Santa Clause

Charlie: Neil doesn't believe in Santa. Scott: Well, Neil's head comes to a point. Charlie: He's smart. He's a doctor. Scott: He's not a doctor; he's a psychiatrist.

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Laura: All Neil told him was that Santa was more of a feeling. More of a state of mind than an actual person. Scott: Kind of like Neil. And who gave you permission to tell Charlie there is no Santa Claus?

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Charlie: You know, Neil's a real good cook. Scott: Yeah, and you should see him walk on water. Charlie: You don't like him very much, do you, Dad? Scott: Charlie, yeah, I was joking. Okay? I'm sorry. I like him a - Yeah, sure I like him. You know, there’s something about him that makes me want to-- Charlie: Lash out irrationally? Scott: Where did you hear that? Charlie: From Neil. I learn a lot from him; he listens to me. Scott: Yeah, and then he charges you for it.

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Scott: Hey, Barabbas. Bernard: Bernard! Scott: Bernard. Can we take a direct flight back to reality, or do we have to change planes in Denver?

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Charlie: I hate kits. They have millions of parts that never work. They break ten seconds after you build them. And you always end up spending more money to get new parts. Scott: But the reluctant fashion is that we're doing this together. Scott: Hey, Sport, I feel like going out. What do you say we go to the zoo? Charlie: These are just like the bears at the North Pole. Scott: Charlie, I've already warned you we never went to the North Pole. Remember? It was all just a dream. Charlie: Nah. It happened. Scott: I can't explain it. But I know what was going on wasn't real. Charlie: It was real. Scott: How do you know? There's no proof. Then why don't we just say it was a grand dream and forget it? Charlie: Proof? How about...this? [He holds out the glass ball Bernard has given him, the one that lit up and has snow falling inside it. It isn't lit up now, though] Scott: This is just a cheap toy. We used to make these at B and R. Years ago. Charlie: I know who you are, Dad. You'll figure it

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Bernard: Look, you put the "P" next to the kids who are nice, and a "C" next to the naughty ones. Scott: "P" and "C"? Charlie: Yeah. "P" for present, "C" for coal. Right, Bernard? Bernard: Right. Scott: Wait a minute, how do I know who's good and bad? Bernard: You'll know. Scott: What if I don't wanna do this? Bernard: [in a stern tone] Don't even kid about a thing like that! Scott: Why not? What if I don't buy in to this Santa Clause thing? What if I choose not to believe it? Bernard: Then there would be millions of disappointed children around the world. You see, children hold the spirit of Christmas within their hearts. You wouldn't wanna be responsible for killing the spirit of Christmas now, would you... Santa?

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