Love it or hate it, Santa's sneaky scout elf is a holiday staple in a lot of homes. Since it's a bit high-maintenance, the elf tends to spark a lot of conversation, which then results in some pretty hilarious Elf on the Shelf tweets. Parents and non-parents all seem to have an opinion on the holiday game, and, thankfully, they choose to share their thoughts on social media for the rest of the world to see.
There are no shortage of social media posts that have the elf at the center of them. Some people wake up every day and want to share what their elf is up to, others take to the internet to wage war against the people who created the game in the first place. Some are just there to express how thankful they are that they don't have Elf on the Shelf-aged kids, because it means they get to avoid the stress that seems to come along with it.
Regardless of whether people are pro or anti-Elf on the Shelf, the spy really serves as an opportunity for people to showcase their comedic chops online. From teaching kids important life lessons, to seeking marriage advice, to flat out expressing rage over the elf, here are 15 hilarious tweets from people with strong opinions on the tradition.
1Parenting Pro-Tip
If you're going the extra mile to make your kids smile this holiday season, you should at least get to use the elf to your advantage.
2Life Lessons
At some point, every kid has to learn about a Viking funeral, right? This seems like an appropriate approach to that lesson.
3A (Not So) Tragic Accident
At this time, police have not declared a cause of death because witnesses and suspects still need to be questioned.
4Real Talk
This is the holiday equivalent to when people remind new moms, who are covered in spit up and trying to soothe a crying baby, to "enjoy this time because it goes by so fast."
5On Practicing Gratitude
Perspective is one of the keys to finding gratitude in daily life. It's important to look for the silver linings on even the worst days.
6Proof Teachers Are Actually Saints
You know that excitement you have to fake when your kids find their elf in the morning? Imagine having to do it 20+ times.
7Holiday Sleep Deprivation
There's nothing quite as terrifying, and inadvertently funny, as the rage of a mom who is deprived of sleep (unless she's you, then it's not funny at all).
8Calling It Like It Is
You wouldn't want a high-maintenance, judgmental friend or relative in your home so why should the elf be an exception?
9The Art Of Compromise
She definitely has the whole "compromise" thing down. She will also probably "compromise" with her partner over who has to move the elf every night.
10Self Awareness
It's important to be able to look inward at yourself and your behavior... and if the Elf on the Shelf is what gets you there, no judgement.
11Adult Acrobatics
There's no need for crossfit or CIA training during Elf on the Shelf season.
12Life Lessons By Dad
Teaching kids various approaches to solving life's problems is what parents are supposed to do, right?
13A Brilliant Idea
She's obviously angry... but not entirely wrong.
14A Desperate Husband Seeking Advice
Every marriage goes through rough patches. But, this level of betrayal may take some time to fully heal.
15A (Hilarious) Disney Enthusiast
Quite possibly the best answer to this viral Elf on the Shelf trend. Not to mention, it's still a valid question.
