Cheech and Chong's Santa and the Magic Dust is a comedy album released by the comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in 1991. The album features sketches and stand-up comedy routines centered around the holiday season. The album begins with a sketch titled "Santa and the Magic Dust," where Cheech and Chong play two stoners who stumble upon Santa Claus. They discover that Santa's sleigh has crashed, and they decide to help him fix it. However, in the process, they accidentally spill some magic dust on the reindeer, resulting in a psychedelic and chaotic journey through the night sky. Throughout the album, Cheech and Chong deliver their trademark humor, using drug references and offbeat scenarios to entertain their audience.
In “Santa Claus and His Old Lady,” Cheech is trying to write a song about Santa Claus, but Chong confuses Santa with a local musician. So Cheech enlightens him. “Once upon a time, about five years ago, there was this groovy dude, and his name was Santa Claus, you know?” Cheech tells how Santa Claus and his old lady moved up north with a bunch of midgets to eat brownies and drink tea, and to start a business delivering toys to kids around the world. Santa Claus delivers in a sleigh driven by “flying reindeers,” Cheech says, “On Donner, on Blitzen, on Chuy, on Tavo,” landing in “Chicago, L.A., Nueva York, Pacoima, all those places, you know?” Chong believes it all, except for the flying reindeers part—until Cheech explains that what makes them fly is “magic dust.” “Oh, magic dust!” says Chong. But Santa doesn’t do the toy bit anymore, Cheech says. He got strip-searched at the border, and down South, people cut his hair and shaved his beard. “Everywhere he went, he ran into too much recession.” Chong says, “No, you mean he ran into too much repression, man.” “Recession, repression, it’s all the same thing.” The bit ends with Cheech saying Santa has gone underground and appears only in disguise now, ringing a bell next to a kettle downtown. “Hey!” Chong says, “I played with that cat last year!” “Santa Claus is not a musician, man!” “I’m hip, man. That cat didn’t know any tunes!”
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Throughout the album, Cheech and Chong deliver their trademark humor, using drug references and offbeat scenarios to entertain their audience. They poke fun at holiday traditions, such as gift-giving and family gatherings, with their unique and irreverent style. One standout sketch on the album is "Santa and the Magic Dust – Part 2," where Cheech and Chong find themselves in a reindeer training camp.
Cheech & Chong and War to play the Arena
The Up In Smoke tour featuring CHEECH & CHONG and WAR, is burning it up all over the country and plays The Arena at Gwinnett Center on Saturday, JUNE 13 at 8PM.
A Night of Music and Comedy You’ll Never Forget, this tour promises to be the "smokiest" night of the year, featuring all of your favorite WAR hits and all of CHEECH & CHONG's outrageous and hilarious comedy. The Up In Smoke tour is a complete integration of WAR's timeless catalog, and CHEECH & CHONG's no authority brand of comedy and music. The party begins with WAR performing hit after hit such as “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “Low Rider” and “Cisco Kid,” with the show progressing into a combination of Cheech and Chong’s most infamous songs (backed up by WAR) such as “Earache My Eye,” "Basketball Jones” and “Mexican Americans” and some of their most iconic comedic skits such as “Dave’s Not Here” “Santa Clause and His Magic Dust” and “Sister Mary Elephant.” Seeing WAR and CHEECH & CHONG jamming together on the same stage, has been described as a genius night of music and comedy.
CHEECH & CHONG's first film, “Up In Smoke," was the highest grossing comedy of 1978 and topped $100 million at the box office. In 2009, the duo made history when comedy partners Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong announced their first reunion tour in more than 25 years, selling out shows from coast to coast. Multi-platinum-selling WAR, the original street band, has been sharing its timeless music and message of brotherhood and harmony for more than four decades to millions across the globe. Their hits include “The World Is A Ghetto,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “The Cisco Kid,” “Low Rider,” and many more. WAR performs more than 150 shows a year and the phenomenal group and has been honored twice by its hometown of Los Angeles for making positive contributions to the betterment of the community with its powerful music.
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They have to pass various tests to prove their worth, including flying through rings of fire and delivering gifts in record time. However, their stoner antics and lack of focus make it a hilariously disastrous experience. In addition to the sketches, Cheech and Chong also perform stand-up routines related to the holiday season. They share humorous anecdotes and observations about Christmas and New Year's celebrations, giving their comedic take on these traditions. Cheech and Chong's Santa and the Magic Dust is a comedic journey through the holiday season, infused with the duo's signature humor and style. It offers an unconventional and hilarious perspective on Christmas, taking the audience on a wild ride filled with laughter and absurd situations. Whether you're a fan of Cheech and Chong or simply looking for a comedic escape during the holidays, this album is sure to entertain and amuse..
Reviews for "Santa's Little Helper: Cheech and Chong's Santa and the Magic Dust"
1. Jane Doe - 1/5 stars - "I had high hopes for "Cheech and Chong Santa and the Magic Dust" but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The humor was predictable and lacked originality, relying heavily on tired stoner stereotypes. The story itself was disjointed and seemed thrown together without much thought. I found myself waiting for the movie to end rather than laughing along with the supposed comedy. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this film."
2. John Smith - 2/5 stars - "As a fan of Cheech and Chong, I was excited to watch "Santa and the Magic Dust". However, I found it to be a letdown. The jokes were overused and relied too much on drug references, making it seem more juvenile than clever. The plot was weak and lacked cohesion, jumping from one scene to another without any clear direction. Overall, I was not impressed with this film and would not recommend it to others."
3. Sarah Thompson - 2/5 stars - "I understand that Cheech and Chong movies are known for their comedic take on drug culture, but "Santa and the Magic Dust" took it to a whole new level. The constant reliance on drug-related humor became tiresome and lacked any true wit. Additionally, the storyline lacked substance and failed to keep my interest. Overall, this film felt like a missed opportunity to create something truly funny and creative."