bad ideas Dec. 3, 2014

Kids Call 911 for Very Important Christmas Emergency

By Jessica Roy

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santa claus portrait Photo: Tom Kelley Studios/Getty Images

Two brothers in Wisconsin were desperate to get in contact with Santa Claus to make sure he got their Christmas List, so they decided to do what all children are taught to do when faced with an emergency: They dialed 911. Police officers were dispatched to their home, so all they’re probably going to get this Christmas is grounded.

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