I know it is part of the story...but there really is a lot of bullying in that show...even Santa comes off as a bit of a jerk!
Santa a jerk? What do you mean?
Rudolph: [realizing everyone is making fun of him] Stop calling me names!
Fireball: Hey everyone look it's Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer!
[everyone laughs]
Santa Claus: [infuriated with this ridicules Donner] Donner you should be ashamed of yourself!
[Donner lowers his head]
Santa Claus: What a pity and he had a great takeoff as well!
[walks away disgruntled]
Santa Claus: [after "We are Santa's Elves"] Well, it needs work.
Santa Claus: Great bouncing icebergs!
Donner: Yeah, I'm sure it'll stop as soon as he grows up, Santa.
Santa Claus: Well, let's hope so, if he wants to make the sleigh team someday.
Some other great bullying moments:
Head Elf: [to the other elves] Hermey doesn't like to make toys!
Elves: [whispering to each other, then chorusing to Hermey in unison] Hermey doesn't like to make toys. Hermey doesn't like to make toys. Hermey doesn't like to make toys. Shame on you!
Donner: There are more important things than comfort: self respect! Santa can't object to you now.
Head Elf: You'll *never* fit in!
Comet the Coach: Oh no, not you. You'd better go home with your folks. From now on, gang, we won't let Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Right?
[the others reply with scattered replies of "Right!"]
Head Elf: [after the song concludes] That sounded terrible!