I've Got To Hand It To Parents This Year. These 19 Elf On The Shelf Pics Are Getting Me Through The Holidays
Parents have been going all out for Elf on the Shelf this year. And if you, like me, didn't grow up with the tradition, and have no idea what it is — basically, each "Elf" is a scout for Santa. They hang out at your house during the days leading up to Christmas and report back to the North Pole about all happenings, as well as the kids' behavior (which Santa will consider when writing his "Naughty and Nice" list).
Usually, parents shift the elves around every morning before the kids wake to signify they've left and come back, and the positions they're found in are often hilarious, mischievous, or very tongue-in-cheek. Here's some viral renditions from this year:
1. This elf was abducted on his way to Santa:
Y’all are not messing around this year with Elf on the Shelf pic.twitter.com/rL1DplY6O8
— America is a hot ass mess (@juhlissuhh) December 12, 2023
2. This elf ironed out a bag of chips:
Seeing parents get more and more creative with the Elf on The Shelf every year is one of my fave things. https://t.co/wCyYnO58XD
— Globethotter 🌍 (@BrianMcLight) December 8, 2023
3. This elf has stomach issues:
the elf on the shelf generation is going to quadruple the cost of any therapist, drug, and/or coping mechanism pic.twitter.com/y5Lx5VOn5C
— eric rivera (@ericriveracooks) December 11, 2023
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4. This elf is fishing in the bathtub:
The dedication to Elf On The Shelf is TOP TIER this year (but also, what did she do with the fish afterwards?!) #ElfOnTheShelf pic.twitter.com/SmFlKrKDZS
— Akan Thee Doll, Esq. 💜🇳🇬⚖️ (@AkanButNoJeezyy) December 10, 2023
Twitter: @AkanButNoJeezyy / Via Twitter: @AkanButNoJeezyy
5. This elf got a BBL (Big Bun Lift):
my auntie needs to be cut tf off from managing the elf on the shelf 😭 pic.twitter.com/K4tX3wUKCQ
— BRI (@XCIX_) December 14, 2023
6. This elf can help you grab something to drink:
Parents are getting very creative with their Elf on the Shelf! 😅🧝🏻♂️🎅🏻 An Aussie dad didn't just make his refrigerator look like a urinal -- this dad in Australia even put apple juice in the water dispenser to make it even more realistic. pic.twitter.com/81z0uFSiHE
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) December 13, 2023
7. This elf is a cheeky texter:
Day 14 of Elf on The Shelf pic.twitter.com/i6ngJBiIGK
— Sue Bagg (@sue_bagg) December 14, 2023
8.This elf had a little accident:
9. This elf spilled a rainbow surprise:
did y’all see this one 😭 these parents are getting so creative with elf on the shelf this year. pic.twitter.com/LZyRiMoS5s
— ᥫ᭡ᥫ᭡ᥫ᭡ (@tropicallesbian) December 14, 2023
10. These elves want to join in on your morning routine — breakfast and a trip to the bathroom:
seems like the elf on the shelf fanbase is having a normal one this holiday pic.twitter.com/Poeem1GOnQ
— 〽️ax krieger's training montage (@MaxKriegerVG) December 11, 2023
11. This elf is a bit of a thief:
Omg someone in my elf on the shelf group posted this and I AM OBSESSED pic.twitter.com/5S9C4U8Bw0
— Sammi🐍🖤 (@SammisRepEra) December 9, 2023
12. This elf was busy protesting:
We lost our elf on the shelf last year, I guess he was busy. pic.twitter.com/EJo8MPEJcc
— James Tate (@JamesTate121) December 12, 2023
13. This elf has some explaining to do....
Elf on the shelf at @Usher ‘s House. 😂😂😂😂 #elfontheshelf #vegas #usher #xmasbag #dontmind pic.twitter.com/MbbXvlxa7s
— Danielle Ivory (@DDHoward08) December 11, 2023
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14. These elves are tormenting potatoes:
I'll admit it, I enjoy elf on the shelf more than the kids 🤭 pic.twitter.com/cOYihiBjuC
— 🥀Lover'🥀 (@_RealLoverGirl) December 7, 2023
15. This elf is shooting buckets:
Elf on the Shelf last night, honoring @UtahMBB’s win over BYU!! The kids thought this was the best one yet! U > Y#GoUtes #UtesWin pic.twitter.com/y3oKsAthmo
— 🃏🎰UteManJoe🎰🃏 (@UteManJoe) December 10, 2023
16.This elf is already snitching to Santa:
17.This elf was caught sneaking to his new hiding spot:
18.This elf is going ice fishing:
19. And finally, these parents were tired of moving their elf, so now it's gone:
Think I’m getting my pre-Covid appetite back ..That bloody Elf on the shelf…Was surprisingly tasty …🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🎅 pic.twitter.com/6AGcaJ1Jqn
— karen thompson (@karenfthompson) December 14, 2023
