There’s something nostalgic about sitting by a fireplace, a cup of hot cocoa in hand, and watching the story of a jolly snowman come to life. This film is a holiday classic, it’s fun, heartwarming, and a perfect addition to every Christmas season. 

I myself watch this movie yearly, I mean it’s a tradition, but we can’t deny that there are several mistakes throughout the animation that cannot be ignored. Let’s talk through this tale and discuss the numerous flaws that make it so much more enjoyable, and humorous, to watch. 

From the very beginning, we notice some details that simply make no sense. I mean, why are these kids dressed in shorts when there’s a literal blizzard outside? Personally, I think that a better fashion decision would include pants… but who am I to judge them (despite the concept of this entire article)? Plus, the students begin sledding immediately after exiting the building… Is anyone else wondering where they kept all that equipment? 

Let’s move on to the creation of Frosty himself. First of all, voice errors and the quick creation of a human-like figure make this scene hysterical, but I must say I am quite disturbed by the children’s failure to wish this jolly snowman a happy birthday! He came to life that day and kept saying the phrase, I don’t believe this was a coincidence. Additionally, Frosty was created from fresh snow in the middle of winter, but somehow he walks over to the thermometer and begins melting from summertime heat. What kind of Christmas has 90 degree weather and snow? Maybe that could happen in The Year Without a Santa Claus, but not here.

Fast forward, there’s a lot going on in their town, the crossing guard is fine with Frosty’s ignorance because he was just born that day, yeah that makes sense, and people seem to just watch the parade of kids without intervening. Once we arrive at the train station, Karen decides they should take a train to the North Pole. I find it admirable of her to want to save her friend, but come on, does she really think a train can take her across the ocean? Apparently it can because they get to the North Pole pretty quickly.

At this point, Karen is regretting her fashion choices because she’s freezing, but luckily the forest animals have no problem making a fire for her. Unfortunately, the issue hasn’t been mentioned… The magician from the school, whose hat brought Frosty to life, has been following them for hours and literally locks Frosty in a plant nursery. Since when do kids’ holiday films take such dark and twisted turns? Karen literally cries while sitting next to the pile of water that used to be Frosty, but wait! Santa shows up and fixes everything.

Now we’re back home and Frosty leaves Karen on the roof of her house. Fantastic, she can easily climb down from the top of her multi-story house and make it to the supper her mother planned. I guess that’s fine since her mom wouldn’t mind her travelling if she got back home in time… 

Alright, I guess this movie is far from perfect, but it’s the little imperfections and inquiries that arise throughout the holiday film that make this classic so much more enjoyable. 

Now, here’s a little “fun” trivia for you. The voice actor of Frosty the Snowman, Jackie Vernon, had at least three secret families.

Yeah, he was married before having multiple children including several sons named Ralph. Apparently, his original name was Ralph Verrone so he essentially continued his legacy. However, his last wife, Hazel, made a deal with him: she would name their sons and he could name their daughters because to her, a son named Ralph was bound to be forgotten. unloved, and left behind.

How did this information come to light? His son, David Vernon, revealed this on a talk show in November. He also discussed his father’s struggle with addiction and depression, and how the role of Frosty brought joy and pride to the actor toward the end of his life, despite his initial disinterest in the part. 

Another nice thing about his father playing Frosty is that David Vernon gets to hear his father’s voice every year and feels that “like Frosty, he does come back every Christmas.”