Hermey the Misfit Elf is one of the two leading protagonists in the 1964 television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The character prefers studying dentistry to making toys, making him a social outcast among the other elves in Christmastown. Quitting his job as a toymaking elf after being threatened with the loss of his job for poor performance and for not "fitting in," Hermey declares he is running away from Santa's Workshop. He soon meets title character Rudolph in a snow drift and the two decide to run away together.
They soon meet Yukon Cornelius, an eccentric arctic prospector who invites the runaways to join him on his search for silver and gold. The two outcasts and Yukon Cornelius find themselves pursued by the Abominable Snowmonster. An escape from the Snowmonster on an ice floe brings the travelers to the Island of Misfit Toys. The Island is a sanctuary for defective and unwanted toys ruled by King Moonracer, a winged lion.
Returning to Christmastown, they learn that bad weather may cause Christmas to be canceled. But Rudolph, with his "nose so bright" is able to save Christmas by serving as a guiding headlight on Santa's sleigh. The successful return of the misfit characters and Rudolph's saving of Christmas makes the others in Christmastown realize how harsh they had been, including Santa Claus himself. Rudolph and Hermey are welcomed back to Christmastown and Hermey finally gets permission from his former boss to open a dentist's office at the North Pole the week following Christmas.
One of many memorable songs from the show, Hermey and Rudolph's duet "Fame and Fortune" was added to the special beginning with its 1965 airing as a slightly shorter replacement for the reprise of a number called "We're A Couple Of Misfits", sung by Hermey and Rudolph soon after their initial meeting. The special's 1998 restoration saw "Misfits" returned to film context while the 2001 DVD release showcases "Fame And Fortune" as a separate number.
The winter series theme this year involves characters from the classic Rankin/Bass Stop-Motion animation TV Specials that first aired in the 60's, 70's, and early 80's.
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Cache is NOT at posted location
From the place of the animals (you will need to look above your head), walk north until the end of the fence. Turn east and follow the path past the dog stop on your left. When you are parallel the 3rd high voltage tower (it will be on your left), take 22 TJPost paces and turn south. Walk up the small hill and head south to the sign. Count the number of letters and take that many paces south along the trail. Turn left and take the same number of paces to the east. From there, turn to your right. Look for the mailbox.
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To celebrate this year's hides, there is a bonus (final) cache so make sure and collect coordinates at each of the qualifiers to find the final, Bumble.
Also listed at each hide is a keyword to keep track of for a special ten year prize. Once you have them all, enter them here: Google Form
If unfamiliar with Google Forms, please contact us via email, cold.cache.crew@gmail.com, for further instructions.
There are a limited number of prizes. Entries will be accepted through April 15th or while supplies last.
2021 Winter Series - "Cold Characters" caches