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Trivia question of the day — Oct 16, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026. Tap Show answer for the answer, explanation and source.

QUESTION OF THE DAYFRI 16 OCT
DIFFICULTY 50 · MEDIUMENTERTAINMENT

In The Santa Clause's first draft, how did Santa die?

  1. Sleigh crash
  2. Trampled by reindeer
  3. Shot as a burglar
  4. Choked on cookies
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Answer

C. Shot as a burglar

Shot as a burglar by Scott in the writers' first draft; the studio's boss thought that too grim a start for a family comedy and asked for a gentler exit.

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