The 1994 filmThe Santa Clauseis a Christmas classic for good reason.

At Charlie’s urging, Scott does so and the adventure begins.

The unlikely premise is comedic, but it’s also one that will have some adults raising their eyebrows.

Scott in The Santa Clause

Can just anyone become Santa Claus in The Santa Clause?

We’ve really got to question the method by which someone becomes Sant inThe Santa Clause.

First of all, this is an argument that probably wouldn’t hold up in court.

Scott and Charlie in The Santa Clause

It’s also a pretty strange way of getting a job.

You’d think that plenty of people wouldwantto be Santa and would volunteer for the position.

Why coerce someone to take the gig?

Scott in The Santa Clause

And what if the new Santa is someone who doesn’t even celebrate Christmas?

Does he still have to become the new Santa?

There’s also the fact that being Santa requires entering children’s homes.

Shouldn’t the new Santa at least have to pass a background check?

How exactly does the magic in The Santa Clause work?

Other aspects, though, are downright baffling.

For example, how on earth does the magic make Scott gain weight?

How does it makehis heart beatto the rhythm of “Jingle Bells?”

For that matter,whydoes it do this?

Why isn’t it enough for him to do his job?