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For those of you, like me, who have never heard of Elf On The Shelf, it has become a Christmas time tradition, where a special little scout is sent to your home from the North Pole to make sure kids are behaving themselves. The Christmas elf can be hidden anywhere around the house, keeping a careful eye on your little ones, before returning at night to the North Pole to make their reports on who has been naughty or nice.

Now, Elf On The Shelf ideas can be a lot of fun for adults too, as they come up with ever more creative places to hide the Elf, as well as play around with some hilarious positions and scenarios in full Christmas spirit. We here at Bored Panda have rounded up our favorite examples of people taking the funny Elf On The Shelf game to the next level, and we are sure you'll find them as amusing as we did! Scroll down below to check the hilarious Christmas decorations out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Frozen Elf

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf doll frozen in a block of ice, with an Elsa figurine from Frozen posed as if casting an ice spell nearby."

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#2

This Is What Happens When My Adult Son Comes Over To House Sit Over The Weekend

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf hanging upside down above a stovetop, surrounded by Star Wars action figures in a battle scene."

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#3

Just A Little Terrifying

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf and a Chucky doll 'grating' a snowman toy over a cheese grater, spilling marshmallows onto the counter."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried to warn Elf that nothing good would come out of hanging out with Chucky.

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#4

Elf Left Some Delicious Treats

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf sitting on cookies in a line, making it look as if the elf has left 'chocolate kiss' droppings on each one."

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#5

One Of My Mom's "Elf On The Shelf" Photos

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf smiling mischievously in front of a gingerbread house that appears to be on fire in the background."

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#6

We Couldn’t Find Our Elf On The Shelf Until This Morning

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elf clothes and a small skeleton placed in fireplace ashes, humorously suggesting the elf met an unfortunate fate."

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#7

My Sister's Elf On A Shelf

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf trapped in a jar submerged in a fish tank, weighted down with a dumbbell, surrounded by fish."

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#8

Last Known Photo Of The Elf On The Shelf

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf tied to a wooden plank, with Beetlejuice and Pee-wee Herman dolls appearing to place it into a wood stove."

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#9

Elf Climbing Wall!

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf climbing a door using colorful gift bows as footholds, with a sign saying 'Elf Wall Climbing!'"

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man, that's a 5.9 (difficulty) at least. He's a better climber than I am.

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#10

Elf On The Shelf, You Dirty Bugger

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf sitting in a bathtub tray surrounded by several fashion dolls, creating a playful bath scene."

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#11

Elf On The Shelf Spouse Wars Are On (Hubby Doesn’t Know It Yet)

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf wrapped in webbing and hanging upside down in a doorway, caught in a spider's web with a 'HELP!' sign nearby."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess the elf tried to take a shortcut and ran into Shelob

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#12

Jigsaw Elf

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf wearing a creepy mask, next to a toilet paper roll and a sign saying 'I want to play a game...'"

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#13

Draw Me Like One Of Your French Dolls

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf drawing a spooky sketch of a doll in a notebook, with a crayon in hand, creating an artist scene."

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#14

What My Little Cousins Think Of Their "Elf On A Shelf"

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf taped to the wall, surrounded by toy soldiers and a tank in a playful 'captured' military scene."

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#15

Cheeky Little Elf Has Been Jealous Of Frosty The Snowman And Has Decided To Melt Him!

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf holding a hairdryer next to a melted snowman scene, complete with hat, carrot nose, and buttons."

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#16

Day3 - Savage Attack

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf grating a carrot with a scared face, while other carrots watch in shock from the side."

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#17

I Pea’d My Elf⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf positioned over spilled peas, arranged to spell 'I pea'd my elf' in a humorous bathroom pun."

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#18

Freddy Came In Like A Wrecking Ball!

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf hanging from a ceiling fan chain, posed like a spy, with a Christmas ornament below as a 'mission' target."

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#19

Help The Elf Is Trapped In A Balloon

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf trapped inside a pink balloon labeled 'Help me!!' hanging by Christmas stockings on a mantel."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO DONT OPEN IT! THAT BALLOON IS THE ONLY WAY TO CONTAIN HIS EVIL!!!

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#20

Elf Planetarium. Tonight's Free Viewing Uranus

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elves setting up an 'Elf Planetarium' with a sign for viewing 'Uranus,' humorously looking through a telescope."

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#21

Circus Act

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf balancing on a tightrope between a hot air balloon and an airplane model, creating an adventurous scene."

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#22

Worst Cookies Ever

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf holding a dog biscuit by a pet bowl, next to a sign saying 'Worst cookies ever! Do not leave these out for Santa!'"

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother ate one as a joke and he said they taste like a very dry cookie.

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#23

My Elf On The Shelf Appears To Have Choked On His Aspirations

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf 'levitating' on the wall facing a Christmas tree topped with Darth Vader and decorated with Star Wars characters."

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#24

Hot Tub Party

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf filming fashion dolls in a bubble bath inside a sink, creating a playful spa scene."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Right ladies, who wants to jingle my bells?"... too much?

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#25

My Elves Are Bob Ross

"Elf On The Shelf idea with two elves dressed as 'Bob Ross,' painting miniature landscapes with a sign saying 'We're back for some happy little accidents!'"

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#26

I'm Watching You

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf next to googly-eyed bananas and oranges, holding a sign saying 'Remember... I'm watching you!'"

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Putting googly eyes on random things is the most satisfying thing ever

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#27

Snow Angel. AKA Buttermilk Corn Meal Angels

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf making a snow angel in flour, next to the words 'I miss the North Pole' written in the flour."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course our mighty Elf Overlord requires the best Colombian Nose Candy...

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#28

K Is Gonna Be Mad When He Wakes Up

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf holding nail polish next to a note saying, 'Take a look at your feet,' and toes painted blue shown below."

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#29

Naughty Elf On The Shelf Ate The Whole Advent Calendar

"Elf On The Shelf idea with two elves raiding an advent calendar, with chocolate pieces scattered around and one elf holding a bottle of syrup."

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#30

Open Lid And Smell

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf inside a glass jar, next to a note saying, 'I farted in here. Open lid and smell,' creating a playful prank."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should put him and the note with the Christmas cookies to make sure the kids won't eat all of them before Christmas

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#31

Let It Go

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf on a toilet tank, next to 'Let it go! Don't hold it back anymore!' written on the toilet in a Frozen theme."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you’re drawing on your toilet and you realize your using a permanent marker. Blame it on the elf! He did it! The real question is who would do this type of thing

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#32

Looks Like Freddy's Making Copies Of Himself... And His Butt

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf sitting on a printer, producing enlarged and funny copies of its own face on the printed pages."

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#33

Prankster Elf

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf perched on a toilet paper holder, while the entire toilet is wrapped in festive holiday gift wrap."

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#34

Pre-Christmas Workout

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf lifting a 'barbell' made of marshmallows on a stick, creating a playful weightlifting scene."

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#35

Dec3 A Trap! Will Shelf And Batman Escape The Clutches Of The Evil Underworld?!

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf trapped in a blender surrounded by villain action figures, creating a humorous 'hostage' scene."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Batman looks like he's pissed at Elf for getting him in this mess

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#36

Freddy's Fishing Tonight

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf sitting on a fish tank, holding a candy cane 'fishing pole' over the water, creating a playful fishing scene."

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#37

Alfsy’s Version Of “Girl With Balloon” Now Known As “Love Is In The Bin”

"Elf On The Shelf idea inspired by Banksy's shredded balloon artwork, with the elf in a frame reaching for a red heart balloon as paper shreds below."

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#38

Let There Be Peas On Earth And Let It Begin With Me...

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elf sitting on a globe, resting on a bag of frozen peas, humorously representing 'world peace.'"

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#39

Free Reindeer Poop

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elf next to a container labeled 'Free! Reindeer Poop!' filled with cocoa cereal, creating a playful scene."

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#40

Ridin’ Dirty...

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elf posed as if skiing on top of a Roomba vacuum, holding strings like ski poles for a playful effect."

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#41

Oops! Sorry Freddy

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elf peeking through a door window, holding a note that reads, 'HELP! You locked me out!' for a playful scene."

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#42

Cupcake Where U At?

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elf hiding in a bunch of bananas, wrapped in a banana peel sleeve, creating a playful disguise in the kitchen."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put him and the other nanners in the freezer; we'll make banana bread later

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#43

Homework Gives Him Migraines

"Elf On The Shelf idea showing an elf holding its head in stress, sitting beside pain reliever and stomach medicine bottles, surrounded by a worksheet and pencil."

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#44

Gone Fishin’

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf in a plastic container 'boat' fishing in the kitchen sink, surrounded by toy fish and a 'Gone Fishin’' sign."

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#45

We Wiped Our Butts On Your Face Towel

"Elf On The Shelf idea with two elves sitting on a towel rack, leaving a note saying, 'We wiped our butts on your face towel! Soz!'"

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Droppin A Deuce

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf sitting on the edge of a toilet, surrounded by chocolate candy pieces to mimic a prank in the toilet bowl."

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should have used mints - those Christmas ones with red/green swirls in them.

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#47

Elf Work Is A Dirty Job

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf inside a washing machine drum, appearing to be caught in the laundry with clothes around it."

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#48

Freddy Has Been A Very Naughty Elf Tonight

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf holding a marker beside a sleeping child, with 'Freddy Rocks' written on the child's forehead and a mustache drawn."

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#49

I’m Sure It’s Freshly Squeezed Too

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf sitting on a toilet surrounded by cups of yellow 'lemonade,' humorously selling it for 25 cents with a sign."

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#50

Let It Go

"Elf On The Shelf idea featuring the elf and a doll resembling Elsa from Frozen making 'snow angels' in flour with the words 'Let it go!' written below."

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#51

"Elf On The Shelf idea with two elves, one appearing to rescue the other from a sink 'ice pond' marked with 'Danger Thin Ice' and surrounded by fake snow."

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#52

"Elf On The Shelf idea with one elf holding a can of silly string and another elf covered in pink silly string on the bathroom counter."

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#53

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf sitting above a toilet filled with colorful cereal, creating a humorous scene in the bathroom."

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#54

"Elf On The Shelf idea featuring an elf dangling over an open oven with toy elves arranged on a baking tray, creating a playful mischief scene."

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#55

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf mischievously replacing Oreo cream filling with toothpaste, creating a prank setup with scattered cookies."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea featuring an elf relaxing in a toy boat wearing sunglasses and swim trunks, surrounded by toy sharks in a bathtub."

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#57

"Elf On The Shelf idea with elves sitting on top of a dryer decorated with googly eyes and a red blanket resembling a tongue, making it look like a face."

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#58

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf hanging above a bathtub filled with 'Croc-infested' water, featuring various Crocs shoes floating on blue water."

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#59

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf in the fridge holding a 'Help me! The milk has gone bad!' sign, with a milk jug decorated to look menacing."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf clinging to a toilet seat, which has an image of a shark’s open mouth, creating a humorous 'shark attack' scene."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf lounging in a 'hammock' made of a face mask, holding mini bottles, mimicking a relaxed vacation scene."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf attending an 'AA meeting' surrounded by AA batteries, playfully referencing Alcoholics Anonymous."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf in a 'sacrificial ritual' setup, surrounded by candles and lying within a salt circle, with a small figure standing nearby."

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#64

"Elf On The Shelf idea with the elf taped to a door with masking tape labeled 'Don't Play With Tape,' 'This Stuff is Sticky,' and 'Help!'"

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#65

"Elf On The Shelf idea with four elves seated behind a hair straightener, appearing to make homemade potato chips on a wooden surface."

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#66

"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf holding a sign saying 'Tried to bring you back a snowman... but he melted,' next to a glass with drawn snowman features."

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#67

"Elf On The Shelf idea with two elves sitting on swings made from toilet paper rolls, hanging from the ceiling in a hallway."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with an elf sitting in a hammock made from a roll of toilet paper hanging on a towel bar in the bathroom."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with two elves on a bathroom counter; one holding a toothbrush, a note humorously apologizes for borrowing it."

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"Elf On The Shelf idea with a bathtub decorated as a 'pool party' featuring glow sticks, toy animals, and rubber ducks for a festive scene."

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