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| CEO confident Christmas will remain magical |
The Turnip
Charlottetown,PEI
December 21, 2011
Santa's team of reindeer will have one-third fewer members this year, as part of a downsizing initiative to cut costs, the North Pole announced this week.
Catherine Ebenezer, CEO of North Pole Inc., said the move is predicated on reducing the cost of production: "While the timing is unfortunate, this move will save $100,000 each year. Over time, that impacts the bottom line."
Ebenezer continued, "In addition to our cold calculations, we feel that this move gives Santa's operation a contemporary feel, and grants flexibility for future endeavours. We think the magical Christmas experience offered to families and children will be maintained."
Reaction from Island children has been swift and strong. Fighting back tears, Julia, a 6-year-old from Charlottetown, said "I just don't understand. How can Christmas be the same without all the reindeer?"
The North Pole has not announced which of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen will face the drastic change in their career trajectory and the subsequent, devastating loss of income. Insiders speculate that Rudolph is likely "as safe as Santa himself". Many believe that victims of the cuts will be forced to give private flying lessons, and that the North Pole's artistic integrity has been compromised.
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