As a child the idea of Santa is alluring, magical, endearing. He's the most loved celebrity, touching the lives of children around the globe; somehow managing the desires and deeds of everyone, without ever showing a hint of stress, a moment of hate.

While this fantastical image of Santa and his joy-filled workshop only nourishes Christmas cheer, somewhere between the transition of dream Santa to physical Santa the magic is gravely lost.

Instead of a joyous journey and precious moments spent sharing your hearts desires with the superhero that will make it all happen, you're violently thrown and constrained on the overly warm lap of a fat man with an uncleaned beard in a weird red jumpsuit.

And it's terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. You're trapped. You're trapped and the parents you thought were on your side choose to take snapshots of your nightmare rather than helping you escape.

So here's a series of children experiencing that horrifying moment:

1. Santa's always watching

2. Up close you see he's not that majestic

3. And once you're seated you immediately want out

4. Even if the whole squad is with you

5. Because you realize the squad is no match for St. Nick

6. You scream and squirm and cry trying to escape

7. You even try a few self-defense moves

8. And after an elaborate display of techniques

9. And reaching out for nearby help

10. Eventually, you are freed