Uncle Crimbo

This page is about the NPC. For the special boss fight from Crimbo 2010, see Uncle Crimbo (2010).

Uncle Crimbo (#666) Level 11 Reindeer Threatener

Uncle Crimbo (#666) has been the Kingdom's version of Santa Claus. Father Crimbo coordinated Crimbo in 2003 and 2004. It has been revealed that Father Crimbo passed away, and Uncle Crimbo, his brother, took over his duties. Uncle Crimbo placed Advent Calendars in the campground of every player in the kingdom for Crimbo on December 1 from 2005 to 2008 and in 2011.

2006

On October 31st, 2006, Uncle Crimbo notified the adventurers of the Kingdom of Loathing through the Crimboween memo that Uncle Crimbo and his helpers were running Halloween this year instead of the Scream Queen. On December 1st, 2006, A Lonely Crimbo Elf appeared in The Big Mountains. When spoken to, he sends you on a quest to Save Uncle Crimbo!

2007

He gave out 100 rounds of a buff called The Spirit of Crimbo to players in chat on 25th December 2007.

2008

During Crimbo 2008, Uncle Crimbo passed control of the holiday over to Don Pygoscelis and the Penguin Mafia for taking care of The Crimbomination.

2010 (and early 2011)

Shortly before Crimbo 2010, he resurfaced leading a a group of homeless elves living in Hobopolis.

On December 25, 2010, some players received the following message and items:

Hey, kid. My elves have started to infiltrate CRIMBCO, and we're making our move soon, but for now we've got to lie low. Did you know that Mr. Mination wasn't planning on giving out any presents? He planned on just having you guys buy each other presents so he didn't have to do any work. What kind of a Crimbo monarch doesn't hand out presents?

Anyway, this is the best I could do with the stuff my hobo elves stole for me. Happy Crimbo, kid. I hope I can count on you when the time comes.

You acquire an item: stapler bear

or

You acquire an item: adhesive tape dolly

or

You acquire an item: scissor duck

At the end of Crimbo 2010, Uncle Crimbo reclaimed his hat and position as monarch of Crimbo from Mr. Mination. Mr. Mination was transformed back into a group of very confused elves.

On January 14, 2011, some players received the following message and item:

Hey, kid, the elves were going through Mr. Mination's files, and we saw that you were pretty generous with this whole Covert Crimbo thing, and maybe the person who was buying you gifts, not so much.

I'm a guy who knows a little something about always giving out presents and not getting much in return, so I figure you could use a little payback. So I thought about having some of my old Mafia penguin buddies pay your CCB a visit, but then I remembered the spirt of the holiday and all that crap, and I just whipped up a sackload of presents for you.

No need to thank me, unless you want to thank me in booze. Nah, just kidding. I've got the elves working hard on building me a distillery, so I'm good.

You acquire an item: Uncle Crimbo's Sack

2011

On Crimbo Day he sent messages (to all?) players with a tradable gift.

From Uncle Crimbo

Date: Saturday, December 24, 2011, 11:53PM

Hey, kid. Thanks for helping me out with the candy crisis. Have yourself a Merry Crimbo, would ya?

You acquire an item: gummi bowtie

or

You acquire an item: fudge pocket square

or

You acquire an item: lollipop cufflinks

2012

On Crimbo Day he sent messages (to all?) players with a tradable gift.

From Uncle Crimbo

Date: Monday, December 24, 2012, 07:36PM

Hey, kid, thanks for your help with those screwy animelfs. Don't worry; I've got a new contract with the Crimbo elves and we should have a nice peaceful Crimbo next year. In fact, they're all busy refitting the factory with robotic workers to help out, so we can make the toys faster! I can't imagine anything going wrong with that.

Anyway, here's a little something the Crimbo elves whipped up for you. Enjoy it, kid; you earned it.

You acquire an item: Super Crimboman Ultra Mega Hypersword

Notes

• His account was created on December 25, 0.
• The actual account creation date is November 30th, 2005.
• If Uncle Crimbo is somewhat a KoL version of Santa Claus, his birth is different from Santa Claus'. The first references about him begin with Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the fourth century AD.
• It was Xenophobe's idea for Uncle Crimbo's player number to be 666.
• His favorite food is plate of franks and beans and favorite booze is flask of peppermint schnapps, having consumed 1,000 of each according to The Hall of Records / The Museum.

See Also

• Crimbo
• Uncle Crimbo's Mobile Home