The first film had its fans (Me) and detractors.

Growing up in the South, I recognize in Billy Bob Thornton the true exemplar of cotton picking cussing, with every politically incorrect profane tirade delivered in a Drawl for the Ages.

Hell, if Angelina Jolie’s secret dream is to UN her way into Britain’s House of Lords, Billy Bob ought to one-up his FIFTH ex-wife with a few trial balloons aimed at a Senate run.

Why not?

“Bad Santa 2” will be here Nov. 23, just in time for Christmas.