The Best Elf On The Shelf Jokes To Make You Laugh

Has your elf on the shelf shown up at your house yet? Get ready with the very best Elf on the Shelf jokes that you and the kids will love!

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Elf On The Shelf Jokes

Q: How do elves greet each other? Small world, isn’t it?
Q: What was the name of the girl elf on the shelf? Miss Chievous.
Q: What did one angel say to the other angel? Halo-there.
Q: What nerve is used to sense elves? The Elffactory nerve.
Q: How does Santa take care of his sick helpers? He nurses them back to Elf.
Q: Where did the elf go to school? He was elf-taught.
Q: What does an elf farmer call his cow? An Eskimoo.
Q: Why is the elf on the shelf’s favorite school subject? Spilling.
Q: What’s an elf’s favorite cereal? Frosted Flakes.
Q: What did the elf on the shelf dress up as for Halloween? Prankenstein.
Q: What do elves sing to Santa Claus when it’s cold? “Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.”
Q: What did the elf say when he won the lottery? Christmas be my lucky day.
Q: Why don’t elves read novels? They prefer short stories.
Q: How do you make an elf fast? You don’t feed it.
Q: What is an elf’s favorite type of cookie? Shortbread.
Q: What did the cat say to the elf on the shelf? Meow
Q: What do you get when a group of 11 elves adds another? Twelf.
Q: Why does the elf on the shelf do such silly things? Because he can!
Q: What do you call an elf who’s great in the kitchen? A short-order cook.
Q. What is green, white, and red all over? An elf with a sunburn.
Q: Why do elves love baseball? Because they’re Little League stars.

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Q: What was the elf on the shelf’s favorite Olympic event? North Pole-vault.
Q: What is an elf’s favorite lunch? Sandwich wraps.
Q: What is mischievous and visits the homes of youngsters living in the ocean? The elf on the shellfish.
Q: If an elf can’t do something right now, how do they handle it? Shelf it for later.
Q: What does the elf on the shelf use to write with on the blackboard? Chalk-olate.
Q: Which elf is the best jazz singer? Elfa Fitzgerald.
Q: How did the elf get to the top floor of Santa’s workshop? He used the elfator.
Q: Where do elves go to get famous? Holly-wood.
Q: How did Santa describe the elf who refused to take a bath? He’s elfully smelly.
Q: What do you get when an elf passes gas? Jingle smells.
Q: What brand of cookies does the elf on the shelf like most? Keebler (made by elves with elfin magic)
Q: What do you call an elf who wins the lottery? Welfy.
Q: Why was the elf so cold on Christmas day? Because it’s in Decembrrrrr.
Q: What do elves use to walk when they hurt their legs? Candy canes.
Q: Why does the elf on the shelf want to sneak into your school? To hear the ringing of the bells.
Q: Where do elves go dancing? Christmas balls.
Q: How many elves does it take to change a light bulb? Ten. One to change the light bulb and nine to stand on each other’s shoulders.
Q: What do you call an elf who tells jokes? A real Christmas card.
Q: What did Santa call the greedy elf? Elfish
Q: What’s another name for Santa’s helpers? Subordinate clauses.

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Q: What kind of music did the elf-like most? Wrap music.
Q: What goes inside elves’ pointy shoes? Their mistletoes.
Q. What is green, white, and red all over? A. A sunburned elf.
Q: What is the elves’ least favorite Christmas song? “Noelf.”
Q: What kind of bread did the elf make sandwiches with? Shortbread.
Q: What do elves say when meeting mutual friends? “Small world!”
Q: Why doesn’t the elf on the shelf get in any trouble for the mischievous things he does? Santa’s too busy watching all the little boys and girls see it.
Q: What do you call an elf entrepreneur? A small business owner.
Q: What did the elf write on Christmas cards? Hope you have a Fairy Merry Christmas.
Q: What currency do elves use? Jingle bills.
Q: What was the elf’s favorite sport? Miniature golf.
Q: What would upset a normal person but not an elf? Coming up short.
Q: What kind of money did the elf on the shelf use? Jingle bills.
Q: What do you do if you can’t hire a professional? Do it your elf.
Q: Why didn’t Santa’s helper think he could make good toys? He had low elf esteem.
Q: What is elves’ favorite sport? Miniature golf.
Q: How long is the elf’s legs? Long enough to reach the ground.
Q: What does Santa use after trimming his beard? Elftershave.
Q: What do elves like to eat for lunch? Sandwich wraps.
Q: What do elves say when they make mistakes? “I elfed up.”

Q: What was the elf allergic to? Sh-ELF-ish
Q: What do Santa’s helpers tell someone who annoys them? “Elf off.”
Q: What did the elf say to do on the computer to see Santa’s toy request list? First, YULE LOGon.
Q: What’s an animal that never forgets Christmas? An elfant.
Q: Why did the elf put his bed into the fireplace? He wanted to sleep like a log.
Q: What is Santa’s helpers’ favorite convenience store? 7-Elelfen.
Q: Why did the elf-like Dolls? He could share the clothes.
Q: What do socialist elves support? Redistribution of welf.
Q: What did the elf play during the summer? Little League baseball.
Q: Who do elf music fans call the King? Elfis.
Q: What was the elf’s summer job? Short order cook.
Q: What do vegetarian elves eat? Elfalfa.
Q: What’s the first thing an elf learns in school? The elfabet.
Q: What did Santa tell his helpers when they listened in on his conversation? “Quit elves-dropping.”
Q: What is big, green and carries a trunk? An Elfant.
Q: What is Santa’s helpers’ favorite song? “Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas.”
Q: Who sang “Blue Christmas” on a toy guitar? Elfis.
Q: What’s the best way to gain confidence? To believe in your elf.
Q: What did the doctor give the elf on the shelf after he hurt his leg? A Candy Cane.
Q: What do elf fans of Parks and Recreation love to say? “Treat yo’ elf.”

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Q: Why sis Santa’s helper see the doctor? Because he had low elf esteem.
Q: What do you call an elf who learns independently? Elf-taught.
Q: What was the elf’s favorite dessert? Short Cake.
Q: Why did the elf sleep in the fireplace? Because he wanted to sleep like a log.
Q: Who lives at the North Pole, builds toys, and rides in a pumpkin? Cinder-ELF-a.
Q: Who is Santa’s helpers’ favorite character in Stranger Things? Elelfen.
Q: What do you call a rich elf? Welfy.
Q: Where do elves vote? The North Poll.
Q: What was the elf’s reply to the person who said they had Grandma for Christmas dinner? Yuk – We had turkey.
Q: What are elves’ favorite types of photos? Elfies.
Q: If there was one elf and another 11 elves joined him, what would the last elf be? The twelf.
Q: What is Santa Claus’ tax status? Elf employed.
Q: What did the elf say when he came across another elf while on vacation? Small world, isn’t it?
Q: What make of cars do elves drive? Toy-otas.
Q: What was the elf good at running? Small businesses.
Q: What do you call an elf who won’t share? Elfish.
Q: What did they call the elf who told zany jokes? A Christmas Card.
Q: Why do Santa’s helpers go to therapy? To help their elf esteem.
Q: What did the elf sing to Santa on cold winter nights? Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.
Q: What type of music do elves like best? Wrap.
Q: Why did the elf spell Christmas N-O-E? He overheard Santa say “No L” when he walked by.
Q: What do fish call Elf shenanigans leading up to Christmas? Elf on the Shelfish.

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Q: What did Santa say to the elf who said he made the worst toys? Don’t be little yourself.
Q: What do you call a Santa’s helper with a rags to riches story? Cinderelfa.
Q: Why did the elf make such a good house guest? He would only stay for a short time.
Q: How did Santa tell his elves to check their email? “First, yule log on…”
Q: Why was the elf so quick to anger? He had a short fuse.
Q: Why did the elf like Christmas so much? Because of all the wrapping.
Q: What did the elf get when he crosses an apple and a Christmas tree? A pineapple
Q: Why didn’t the elf invite the snowman for breakfast? Because he would eat all the ice crispies.
Q: What did the elf get when he crossed a bell with a skunk? Jingle smells.
Q: What was the elf’s favorite food? Shrimp
Q: Why did the elf do so poorly in school? He had a short attention span.
Q: Why didn’t the elf want to share his toys? He was too selfish.
Q: Where did Santa find the elf? On the shelf.
Q: Why didn’t the elf read long books? He liked short stories more.
Q: Why did the elf ask the turkey to join the band? Because it had the drum sticks.
Q: If baseball players get athlete’s foot, what did the elf get? Mistle-toe.
Q: What was the elf’s favorite food? Shrimp.
Q: Why didn’t the elf want to share his toys? He was too selfish.

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