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Metik the Eskimo Coat

Billie the Brownie’s sidekick, Metik the Eskimo accompanied Billie on advertisements and his radio program as the “Silent Eskimo”. Other than sidekick, Me-Tik’s primary duties involved caring for Santa’s reindeer. During Schuster’s Christmas’ parades, Me-Tik would appear on Santa’s parade float, with live reindeer. dressed in a fur coat and fur leggings.