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Having been raised as a Presbyterian it’s occasionally surreal when I realize I’m the only Gentile in my immediate household. But, not nearly as surreal as this Robert Smigel claymational nod to the season.

Merry Christmas!

Christmastime for Jews by Robert Smigel. Dedicated to my wife and sons.

I went visting my friend Alan Keith at Laika (the former WIll Vinton Studio) in Portland yesterday, and he really rolled out the red carpet. Including an hour where some of the staff gathered to talk with me about what we’re up to at the Frederators. It was great to meet everyone at this completely unique studio and catch up with some acquaintances like director/blogger/Drawn-er Ward Jenkins. It was particularly fun to meet Eric Weise, a director I “met” when he joined Channel Frederator RAW earlier this week.

Me & Ward

Alan Keith is one of my favorite people ever and Laika’s lucky to have him. He’s Laika’s new VP of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer. He was my colleague at Hanna-Barbera Cartoons before he was the top business guy at Lucafilm.

Thanks Alan. Thanks everyone.

Our blog was messed up when I originally posted this cartoon, so it’s out of sync for January, but it might be the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while. At least if you know any Jews; my mixed marriage family found it hilarious.

Created by Robert Smigel for Saturday Night Live, the creative team also includes director David Brooks, writer Julie Klausner (creator of the very funny Cat News), and my high school bandmate, saxophonist Bruce Kapler.

I promise, we’ll re-post it at the appropriate time next year.

I tried to post this cartoon during the holiday because it might be the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while, but the link had disappeared. So it’s a little late, but it’s just as funny (at least if you know any Jews; my mixed marriage family found it hilarious).

Created by Robert Smigel for Saturday Night Live, the creative team also includes director David Brooks, writer Julie Klausner (creator of the very funny Cat News), and my high school bandmate, saxophonist Bruce Kapler.

I promise, we’ll re-post it at the appropriate time next year.