Santa Clause

[Ginkgo]

What type is Santa Clause? I'm thinking XNFJ. Such global acts of kindness require planning and relentless altruism. Better yet, what type was Saint Nick?

 

[NewEra]

Probably ENFJ. The dominant Fe is pretty apparent.

 

[INTPness]

I'm going with INFJ.

He's Fe, but he's predominantly Ni. How else would he intuitively know whether every kid in the whole world has been good or bad? Heck, he even knows when you are sleeping. Santa Claus has some mad Ni skills.

 

[Kasper]

Dudes! No way! Think about it, dividing the kids up between those who are naughty and those who are nice, remembering all the kiddies names and which list they're on. Superior Si and strong traditional beliefs, clearly Santa is an ESFJ.

 

[Siúil a Rúin]

^^ Agree

ESFJ

Giving presents tends to be a concrete form of communication.

 

[Charmed Justice]

Global Surveillance
Keeping list, and actually checking them, multiple times
Deeming small children "naughty" and "nice"

Don't let the fat cheeks and big jolly laugh fool you. Santa Clause is EVIL.

 

[/DG/]

Definitely Fe-dom. ESFJ and ENFJ are debatable.

 

[Thalassa]

Santa Claus is totally an ENFJ.

I don't think an ESFJ would approve of flying around the world in an open sleigh on fairy dust and reindeer power.

 

[Grace]

My personal image of Santa is that he is an introvert.

 

[d@v3]

ESFP.... the elves do all the work/planning!

 

[Mondo]

According to Keirsey, Santa Claus is most likely ESFJ.

"The Guardian type known as the Provider (ESFJ) is sometimes known as the "Santa Claus" personality since they are generally well-liked and notice whenever situations become "naughty or nice." They provide for the welfare of many and usually show well-developed social skills. They are happiest in positions where they need to deal with people. It is not uncommon to find them in health care, as a physician, nurse, or respiratory therapist. They also can be attracted to the field of education, social service, or religion. In business they may be a retail owner, receptionist, real estate agent, or sales representative. The common theme is their service to others. Says Alice, "As a teen I did hospital volunteer work, but decided I preferred education so got my teaching degree. I've been teaching elementary school for 5 years. I love helping children to learn.""

Keirsey' PersonalityZone - Temperament and Your Career

 

[wolfy]

What type is Santa Clause?...

Isn't the Santa clause that only good boys and girls get presents?

 

[/DG/]

Isn't the Santa clause that only good boys and girls get presents?

The Santa Clause: In putting on the suit and entering the sleigh, the wearer waives any and all right to any previous identity, real or implied, and fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Santa Claus, in perpetuity to which some time the wearer becomes unable to do so, by either accident or design.

 

[Nicki]

Very ESFJ

 

[EJCC]

The Santa Clause: In putting on the suit and entering the sleigh, the wearer waives any and all right to any previous identity, real or implied, and fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Santa Claus, in perpetuity to which some time the wearer becomes unable to do so, by either accident or design.

Yeah, that was my first thought upon entering the thread: Santa Claus, or "The Santa Clause"?

If Santa Claus, then I agree 100% on ESFJ. If "The Santa Clause", then: Scott's probably an ESTP (like Tim Allen), Charlie's probably an EFP, and Bernard is one of my favorite ISTJs in any movie ever* -- but I have no idea about the other characters.

Edit: So, I guess Santa's an ESFJ and Mrs. Claus is an ISFJ? Or another ESFJ? She has the stereotypical SFJ Domestic Goddess thing going on.


*Bernard: Excuse me, are we on a coffee break?
Elf girl: We don't drink coffee.
Bernard: THEN I GUESS THE BREAK IS OVER.

 

[RaptorWizard]

Santa Clause is clearly an evil INTJ overlord Mastermind with evil schemes for deluding all the wonderful children of the world into believing he is for real and programming them to be nice!

 

[EJCC]

Santa Clause is clearly an evil INTJ overlord Mastermind with evil schemes for deluding all the wonderful children of the world into believing he is for real and programming them to be nice!

No, man! Look at the skill with which Santa created his cult of personality. Obvious ENFJ.

 

[RaptorWizard]

Ya, I figured the whole time he's an ENFJ with charismatic appeal and humanitarian altruism, but it sure was funny as hell constructing an argument for him being that bad brand of INTJ!

 

[EJCC]

Ya, I figured the whole time he's an ENFJ with charismatic appeal and humanitarian altruism, but it sure was funny as hell constructing an argument for him being that bad brand of INTJ!

INTJ Santa would be scary.

 

[Coriolis]

INTJ Santa would be scary.

Around our house, Santa is an INTJ, and somehow manages to choose (and actually arrange) just the right presents for a wide range of people.