AIBU?
Is it too early for an Elf On The Shelf rant...?
NotTakenUsername · 07/11/2018 18:39
Because he’s already bloody everywhere.
Everywhere!
Why do mums do this to themselves? In the busiest mum month of the year... why add in a creepy little tell tale elf who models bad behaviour and encourages excessive consumption.
I know, I know, if I don’t like it just don’t do it... but I’ve been just not doing it for many, many years now. So I thought I’d throw in a wee MN rant for good measure.
RayRayBidet · 07/11/2018 18:42
I think they are fucking terrifying
No way would I ever do that.
It's like a Christmas version of Chucky
FrazzyAndFrumpled · 07/11/2018 19:25
I don’t really know what it is. I did see a Tesco display with lots of little elf dolls that said Elf on the a shelf, so I’m guessing it’s to do with that...?
Devillanelle · 07/11/2018 19:28
Elf on the shelf vs Christmas Eve boxes: which is worse? It's a tough one but at least the elf is a bit of fun for a few days.
mnahmnah · 07/11/2018 19:28
I growl when I see them in the shops. Or on Facebook. Growl!
Growingboys · 07/11/2018 19:28
Never. Can't fucking stand them. (And I love Christmas).
My worst are the mums who put cutesy pics of what the fucking elf did overnight on social media EVERY FUCKING DAY.
NO-ONE CARES LOVE!
ThePinkOcelot · 07/11/2018 19:29
My 2 were too old for this when it first came out. However I wouldn’t have done it anyway. Seems a bit shit to me!
InspectorIkmen · 07/11/2018 19:29
I don’t know what this shit is. So very very glad it wasn’t a thing when mine were growing up. From the few pictures I’ve seen it’s a fucking horrible scary looking horror of a thing. Why would anyone want that in their home?
Caprisunorange · 07/11/2018 19:29
I enjoy it and so do my kids. I don’t believe for a second grown women find it terrifying 
it’s just something to look down upon go make yourself feel good.
OlobobTop · 07/11/2018 19:30
Its a load of wank and I would love to know where this came from and how it became a tradition all of a sudden. Like them bloody Xmas eve boxes?  all so over the top. Not even just Xmas, all holidays are way over the top now, it's ridiculous.
Cookit · 07/11/2018 19:30
I hate hate hate when I see them discussed as Christmas “traditions”. They’ve been around no time at all.
TheSmallAssassin · 07/11/2018 19:31
I can't think of anything better than telling my kids I've set a little spy on them in their own home. Grim. Worse is the "Santa Cam" though.
OlobobTop · 07/11/2018 19:32
My worst are the mums who put cutesy pics of what the fucking elf did overnight on social media EVERY FUCKING DAY.
God, I had a few of these too. So cringeworthy. 
user1484424013 · 07/11/2018 19:34
Going to be honest (do not do Christmas eve boxes) however my 7 year old has been asking why no elf comes to our house. And this year is a bad one daddy has advanced stage cancer so we have agreed (fucking hating it already) to do it. It was decided that have asked for no gifts for Christmas just for daddy to be better. At this point be is not doing so well so hopefully it's a distraction for her and her older sister. Because right not I would try anything to eliviate her grief and pain. However I agree it's fucking awful but sometimes tacky crap can help. ( was also recommend by a well known cancer organisation for ideas to distract around happy times that are not happy) but no way will this wanka elf be on Facebook because that I agree is shit.
Pebblespony · 07/11/2018 19:36
I don't care if people do it. Off they go. But I hate seeing it every day on Facebook. I generally unfollow these people till Christmas is over.
HelenaDove · 07/11/2018 19:38
i saw a load of these elves all sitting on a shelf in the homewares department of my local Tesco yesterday.
Nenic · 07/11/2018 19:41
I don’t do it but I’m not bothered if others do. It’s harmless
tor8181 · 07/11/2018 19:42
ive always hated this as it goes against my parenting beliefs(we follow free range parenting)
i think its controlling the child by scare tactics/threatening ie be good or he will go back and tell santa on you
christmas eve boxes i think are nice though
Growingboys · 07/11/2018 19:43
Oh user 148 I am sorry. How absolutely shit for all of you. xxx
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