By shellz15 - 15/12/2013 12:36 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I took my younger sister to see Santa for a photo. Santa insisted that I was in the photo too. I wasn't sure why he made such a big deal about it until he groped me while the photo was being taken. FML
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shellz15 tells us more.

Hi all, OP here! I hope you're all having a fantastic festive season with your family and friends :)! I've read some interesting comments and just wanted to address a few things.... Firstly, I'm in my twenties and I'm midway through my law degree, so I'm quite aware of my rights (in australia for those of you who were unaware). More importantly, I did deal with this properly. At the store we went to, there were several rooms and each had a different Santa to make the process a little quicker. This is good because it meant that no other child saw what happened. When it did happen, I was pretty horrified but I kept my cool because I didn't want to alarm my young sister who was very excited to be there. After we left the room, I went up to the service counter and explained everything. The lady profusely apologized and I'm pretty sure this "Santa" was removed straight away. Although it was a massive FML moment and I definitely felt violated, as long as this doesn't happen to anyone else, I'm happy to erase this from my memory and move on! I've been assured that this man has lost his working with children check and hopefully won't be bothering anyone again! Warm wishes from Aus, Michelle

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kathryn14 19

Santa's going to be put on his own naughty list.

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I guess Santa clause needs to be on the naughty list now...

lol maybe you were on his naughty list sorry op

Thats disgusting and traumatizing. I hope you reported him!

I see many people assuming that OP is an adult. IS she? The authorities need to be alerted about this, and any other perv Santa. We don't know at what age he's starting to molest the kids. He should have his nuts dipped in a hot oil fryer!

Hey Santa Claus you **** Where's me ****** bike?

Hi all, OP here! I hope you're all having a fantastic festive season with your family and friends :)! I've read some interesting comments and just wanted to address a few things.... Firstly, I'm in my twenties and I'm midway through my law degree, so I'm quite aware of my rights (in australia for those of you who were unaware). More importantly, I did deal with this properly. At the store we went to, there were several rooms and each had a different Santa to make the process a little quicker. This is good because it meant that no other child saw what happened. When it did happen, I was pretty horrified but I kept my cool because I didn't want to alarm my young sister who was very excited to be there. After we left the room, I went up to the service counter and explained everything. The lady profusely apologized and I'm pretty sure this "Santa" was removed straight away. Although it was a massive FML moment and I definitely felt violated, as long as this doesn't happen to anyone else, I'm happy to erase this from my memory and move on! I've been assured that this man has lost his working with children check and hopefully won't be bothering anyone again! Warm wishes from Aus, Michelle

Hey I'm in Aus and halfway through my law degree too! Glad it worked out for you.

We need more people like you in this world!

Steve95401 49

And Happy Holidays to you too Michelle. Good luck with your studies.

ThatFancyPenn 18

You should have slapped that creep! I know you would have alarmed your sister but still you need to give him what he deserves!

#136, slapping him would have scarred her sister...imagine seeing someone slap Santa when you were a child? And, she gets to walk away with her pride that she dealt with it in a dignified way.

jazzy_123 20

136, there are better ways to handle situations and clearly OP did it the smart way. The smart way is sometimes the best. In this case,"Santa" won't be working with children anymore and may find it extremely hard to find another job. I'm sure that hurts more than a slap.

147- he's very real don't listen to the others

Nicely done! Hope you and your sister, and the rest of your family, have a great Christmas.

I think losing his job and license to work with children is more "getting what he deserved" than a slap in the face....

raytyler26 16

That was seriously the best follow up I've ever read. Good for you haha

I'm so glad this was dealt with the proper way

You were a smart cookie! Your a strong woman. Most people who felt that way you did would have made a scene,but you care for what your sister and other children would have felt. Kudos to you. :)

You're so lovely :) thank you for your kind words!

Was that a subtle spelling correction? :)

#132 your welcome. I am impressed with your strength and you deserved every word :)

How does this make her a strong woman? She did nothing amazing.

Kept her cool in the situation that's pretty amazing

see, my phobia of mall santas is not at all irrational...

You totally could of reemed him out but you didn't good for you