Ep 2. Dan vs. The Mall Santa
- TV-PG
- December 17, 2011
- 22 min
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8.3 (39)
Dan Vs. is an American animated television series that revolves around a man named Dan who cannot handle people or circumstances that he perceives as unfair. The series follows Dan's adventures as he takes on different adversaries and challenges, often with the help of his best friend Chris.
In season 2 episode 2, Dan vs. The Mall Santa, Dan's hatred for Christmas is at an all-time high as he struggles to cope with the holiday season. Dan spends most of his time vandalizing Christmas decorations and trying to avoid the rampant consumerism and holiday cheer that permeate the world around him.
However, when Dan's little sister arrives in town for the holiday season, he is forced to put aside his grudge against Christmas and take her shopping for gifts. The duo heads to the mall to find the perfect present for her parents, but their shopping trip quickly takes a turn for the worse when they encounter the mall Santa.
Dan becomes convinced that the mall Santa is a fraud who is only interested in commercializing Christmas and takes it upon himself to expose the jolly old man as a fake. Dan's sister is hesitant about her brother's plan but goes along with it anyway, hoping to find the perfect gift for their parents.
As Dan and his sister try to prove their theory, they embark on a wild adventure that includes breaking into the mall Santa's workshop and sneaking around the mall after it has closed. Dan's antics eventually attract the attention of mall security, and he finds himself on the run from the guards.
The episode is filled with comedy and action as Dan's hatred for Christmas fuels his determination to take down the mall Santa. The animation is quirky and fast-paced, fitting perfectly with the plotline and the characters' personalities.
Overall, Dan vs. The Mall Santa is a hilarious take on the holiday season and the commercialism that surrounds it. The episode captures Dan's spirit of defiance and his unwillingness to give in to popular sentiment perfectly, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.