The Sopranos: 10 Funniest Paulie Moments

10. Bobby Becomes The New Santa (...To Save Us All From Satan's Power. Season 3, Episode 10)

It is Christmas time at the Bada Bing! and the gang suddenly realise that they still don't have a Santa for the annual Christmas party. Why you would bring your child to meet Santa in the office of a strip club is a debate for another day but after Chris brings up the Santa issue during preparation for the party, the gang examines the reasons why Santa doesn't have children, as Paulie considers the rumours that Santa ordered elves to 'beat' naughty children.

Soon after, Bobby arrives with presents from Junior and quickly it becomes clear that he is the gang's choice to play Santa. Since the 'disappearance' of Salvatore 'Pussy' Bonpensiero, the gang had struggled to find a big-boned replacement, making Bobby the ideal candidate.

Bobby is initially reluctant, explaining that he doesn't know how to and that he is shy. Paulie quickly sets Bobby straight, with some good-old fashioned intimidation.

"The boss of this family told you you're going to be Santa Claus. You're Santa Claus, so shut the f*** up about it"