War on spelling: White House refers to 'Santa Clause,' twice; Sadly not alone

How dare anyone notice that the Obama administration seems to have a bit of trouble with spelling! Math is hard, and so is spelling. That’s right; The White House misspelled Santa Claus. A screenshot, from WhiteHouse.gov:

@JournalistsLike The Santa Clause referenced by White House is actually related to fiscal cliff. Long story short, Tim Allen now involved.

— Dan Campana (@dscampana) December 10, 2012

There’s one explanation! And here is another.

https://twitter.com/amylutz4/status/278152297614290944

It’s funny, because it is totally possible.

Sadly, the White House is not alone, as a quick search of “Santa Clause” indicates. Public education at work? Since schools are banning Christmas, are they also banning the proper spelling of Santa Claus?

Come check out our Christmas window art by Rodney. Frank and Furter grilling dogs on an open fire and Santa Clause greeting the customers.

— Virginia Coney (@VirginiaConey) December 10, 2012

Sleeping with my new santa clause pillow pet ✌xo

— AlessandraCastronovo (@IamAlessandraC) December 10, 2012

https://twitter.com/gloria_susan/status/278174256578297856

https://twitter.com/DeeWhitney1/status/278173934921338880

Well, neither do most people. But do you believe in Santa Claus?

8pm tonight! I MUST watch A Year Without A Santa Clause!

— ♫DaNell♪ (@GlamMCRIdiotFOB) December 10, 2012

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https://twitter.com/NatLouBell/status/278173147268804608

He said, “Honey, at least spell a dude’s name correctly, if you are kissing him.”

https://twitter.com/nads10D/status/278152704356937728

https://twitter.com/boyledamian/status/278169424446517248

“Santa Clause is Coming to Town,” by Bruce Springstein!

https://twitter.com/zeinasanaallah/status/278137092553469953

https://twitter.com/FactBoook/status/277523907723030528

Oh, dear. When you’ve lost a book of facts …

And a Teachable Moment ™ for the copy editors at the White House:

Writes contract for sled rental company, inserts a Santa clause into last paragraph

— Marge (@margarita) December 10, 2012

That is a Santa clause. You’re welcome.