Like most bits of religious lore, however, the Rudolph story is rife with scientific errors. For one thing, it takes more than special attention by an authority figure for bullies to stop picking on those whom they perceive to be different – in fact, this often only serves to further isolate those who are victimized by bullying. But a bigger problem with the story is that reindeer – like most non-domesticated animals – are exceedingly unlikely to stick around long enough when a human approaches to have time to consider an offer like guiding a sleigh.