Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 21 Santa Claus

In season 5, episode 21 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the crew finds themselves watching the Mexican film Santa Claus. The film follows Santa Claus as he prepares for Christmas in his North Pole workshop. However, Santa's biggest challenge comes in the form of the devil, who wants to turn children away from the spirit of Christmas and toward his own evil ways.

The crew of the Satellite of Love, made up of Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo, provide their usual hilarious commentary throughout the film. They mock the bizarre and nonsensical plot, as well as the odd editing and special effects. They also have fun with the dubbed English dialogue, which is often disjointed and out of sync with the characters' lip movements.

As they watch Santa Claus battle the devil, the crew comes up with their own ridiculous explanations for what's happening on screen. They joke about Santa's strange fashion choices (including a robe with giant illuminated stars), his use of futuristic technology (such as a machine that controls children's dreams), and the devil's questionable tactics (including using a series of fake Santa Clauses to trick children).

The crew also takes time to make fun of the film's attempts at moralizing, as Santa frequently lectures the children of the world about good behavior and kindness. However, the crew points out that many of Santa's actions are questionable at best, including spying on children through his magic telescope and sending mechanical reindeer to do his bidding.

Overall, Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 5 episode 21 provides plenty of laughs and absurdity as the crew watches Santa Claus battle the forces of evil. The film's bizarre plot and strange visuals make for a perfect target for the crew's hilarious riffing. Fans of MST3K will enjoy this episode for its trademark humor and irreverent take on bad movies.