All of the other reindeer...

I have sold out! In a nod to familiar, low-hanging popular culture, the Snoof is visiting the North Pole, home of Santa’s workshop. If you’ve been hesitating to send a link to friends with kids, recommending the Bureau, now is the time.

Our hero meets Donner and Vixen and other reindeer, but you won’t see Rudolph. As the Public Doman Super Heroes web site (https://pdsh.fandom.com) explains, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 by Robert L. May and his first appearance was renewed in its 28th year, meaning the name ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ cannot be used without permission.” I don’t want to be sued by the family of that fine copywriter for Montgomery Ward who first wrote the story (and regained the rights).

The original eight, popularized by Clement Clarke Moore’s poem, are in the public domain.