Bad Nativity ideas

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A friend and I were discussing how Lou Dobbs melted down on his show on Friday, because Nadine Strossel of the ACLU kept insisting that Nativity scenes and public property (such as schools) weren't a good mix.

I came up with a great money-making idea that'd split the difference and be an ironic commentary on the situation -- a Nativity scene entirely composed of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus figures.

With that, we were off and running, trying to think of alternative Nativities that would stop short of getting our houses firebombed. (Michael Jackson leering over the Baby Jesus, for instance, is probably right out.) We're aiming for something that'll make homeowners' associations squirm, not something that'll bring picketers.

So far, our favorites are:
* Pink flamingoes. They're easy to find, come in different sizes, and have that certain kitsch factor.

* Giftwrapped boxes. Christmas? Overcommercialized? Nah.

* Star Wars action figures. Darth Vader as Joseph, naturally: "Luke, I am your father. Join me."

Anyone else want to reserve a seat on the train ride to hell?