The whole case with the gay Santa Claus is pure fluff. Yes it's an issue. It's just not all that interesting. The other case of the therapist who betrayed privilege led to a serious situation. What is interesting to me is whether there will be any ramifications or is this one of those things where all is forgotten when the episode ends. The whole thing with the elf contest wasn't even funny. I would have liked it if the judge wasn't taken in by all the shenanigans and Shore ended up in the suit.