This poor kid just learned a hard truth: Santa is a tough audience. With a list that’s probably equal parts “reasonable” and “completely bonkers,” he’s realizing that the jolly guy in red has limits—and maybe an overworked poker face.

Judging by Santa’s expression, there’s a solid chance the list included a pet dragon, a PS5, or maybe a request to skip school forever. Meanwhile, the kid’s wondering why no one mentioned that meeting the Big Man himself would be more stressful than a final exam.

It’s the ultimate Christmas showdown: dreams vs. reality. But hey, if you don’t shoot for the stars, you’ll never get the moon—or at least a Nerf gun.