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·2 December 2024
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·2 December 2024
Brisbane Celtic Christmas Party. Photo Brisbane CSC
It was meant to be the season of goodwill at the Brisbane Celtic Supporters Club as unsuspecting families rocked up to meet Santa at the annual Christmas party. But Streuth, the rotund rebel left them in stitches, along with his festive attire!
Mums and dads, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles; they were all left blushing as the Joy Bringer (or, toy bringer) fluffed his lines. I’m not sure who was the man behind the shonky beard, the ill-fitting tunic, nor the shorts which Pamela Anderson may have flaunted back in the Baywatch days.
However, I’d suggest he ought to have gone to Myer Stores for his get-up, rather than The Dollar Shop. Shame on him!
The Lord Alfred was bustling, and bristling with excitement as the little ones (no sign of Kyogo though) cavorted on the dance floor with their balloons and brightened the mood with their lovely wee Celtic outfits. They were a pleasure. On cue, the Christmas music was turned up, and the Murarrie Santa (or so I hear) “Ho-Ho-Ho”ed his way into the arena.
Brisbane Celtic Christmas Party. Photo Brisbane CSC
There was loud cheering and clapping among the faithful as the strangest Santa in history (according to his wife, allegedly named Ursula!) bumbled his way across the floor. His bulbous sack almost brought the poor chap down, but, there was something else hindering the sub-tropical buffoon.
Was he holding up his breeks? Couldn’t be! With that belly, nothing could possibly escape. Should the gawping audience have cared to cast unenviable glances towards his nether regions, they might have sighted a broken belt, and, a ripped bahooky!
Surely not! Some eagle-eyed parents might have suspected that this North Polemic party-crasher was a fraud! However, the consummate professional plonked himself down on a well-placed seat, and the party was well and truly underway.
“Ho Ho Ho! Welcome children,” he bellowed in a voice more akin to Captain Hook in the movie of the same name!
I’d probably be liable for damages if I revealed the content of the conversations with the giggling gift-getters, but it may, or may not have been along the lines of, ‘I know who you are, EDDIE!’ Of course, the fits of giggles between us and their parents will remain a thing of conjecture; probably didn’t happen.
So, when the sweat beads of laughter were wiped away and the gifts were distributed, Santa made his cautious way out. As he did, he spotted a befuddled looking chap making his way to the bar. “Have you been a good boy for Mummy and Daddy this year, young man?” Santa’s black eye this year may, or may not be a result of that jovial interaction…
Brisbane Celtic Christmas Party. Photo Brisbane CSC
But look, was he holding onto his now semi-destroyed shorts? Only he could confirm this. When he had made his bow-legged way to the upstairs dressing room), it would be, wouldn’t it!) the after party was sensational as the now-transformed debutant was ribbed (not ripped!) mercilessly.
Did he get ripped at the bar? That’s none of your business!
Blushes aside, Santa would like to thank all who participated in this Christmas Spectacular, particularly Mark Duffy who organised the event, and held the camera manfully, despite his shaking shoulders Thanks to the staff of the L.A. who were, as always, cheery, accommodating, and thoughtful. We owe them a debt of gratitude.
Celtic gave us a five-star performance later that evening. It’s good to know that they turned up, even if the real Santa didn’t!
Ho Ho Ho chums!
Hail Hail!
Eddie Murray
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