Ryan Gosling is a bit too obsessed with Santa Claus in this bizarre SNL sketch

Ryan Gosling had a lot of Christmas spirit when he hosted Saturday Night Live. Maybe a little too much.

In a pre-taped sketch, he and Vanessa Bayer play the new couple in town at the Christmas party Beck Bennett and Aidy Bryant are hosting. It doesn't take long for them to wear out their welcome with a firm belief in Santa Claus that's far more creepy than endearing.

Watch below to see how it all goes down, and be sure to catch the last few seconds. Julie Kliegman

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