"I just believe things and go on believing them. If someone tells me a fat man is bringing me dolls every year, I just don’t question it."
— Jess
"Santa" is the 11th episode of New Girl's second season.
The roommates, Cece and Angie in tow, hit up several holiday parties.
Tropes in this episode:
- Bad "Bad Acting": Winston pretending to break up with Jess. He does so in a very over-the-top manner.Winston: Say goodbye to paradise, honey!
- Boyfriend Bluff: Jess briefly pretends to be dating Winston to get Sam off her back.
- Distracted by the Sexy: Angie flashes the hospital night nurse so the others can go find Sam.
- Magical Negro: Parodied. They are pulled over by a black cop who spouts some wisdom and reminds them of Santa. All are deeply touched by this experience.
- Making Love in All the Wrong Places: Angie and Nick try to have sex in the outdoor sleigh at the office party. They blunder out of it and Nick is deeply embarrassed. They later go and do it at the hospital.
