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Dec 1, 2020
9:25:34am

Baron AKA "Dear Leader"

It became a lot better when we stopped trying to do the stupid cutesy stuff with

it. We just move it. That's it. No traps. No messes. No extra work. Just move it. Still don't love it but when we tried to be really good about it, it sucked. That did not last long luckily (we gave up on it and then my MIL got us a new one a few years later so we are back on it again.)

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Baron

Previous username: jarocho
Bio page: Baron
Joined: Sep 1, 2006
Last login: May 3, 2024
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I’m no grinch, but man do I HATE the “elf on a shelf” thing.

The Y's Insider

12/1/20 9:15am

No, you're not alone. It's a really stupid tradition. I'm glad my wife hates it too.

jdub

12/1/20 9:17am

It was a money grab in search of a tradition. And it worked.

Corn Pop

12/1/20 9:24am

Exactly. Invented in 2005 with the publication of a book about it.

jdub

12/1/20 9:27am

because it's every day for a month

cougaman

12/1/20 9:17am

My kids asked why our elf hadn’t shown up last night. I said he might’ve retired

Metallicat

12/2/20 7:09am

This is something I don't get. If you don't like it, why do you do it?

kccougar

12/1/20 9:17am

When your kids hear all about other kids’ elves and ask why we don’t do it

doubled1981

12/1/20 9:30am

Are the kids the parents or are the parents the parents?

Kilgruman

12/1/20 9:52am

I never did it or thought normal people did it until I met my wife

USMCdad

12/1/20 9:33am

Do you have a wife? How else is she going to get more likes on her insta?

DwideCougar

12/1/20 9:44am

Why do people buy into these stupid traditions?

Kilgruman

12/1/20 9:19am

we put ours out today. the kids were SO excited to see it.

Cougarclaw

12/1/20 9:21am

Not my thing for sure, but if people's kids get excited for it and parents are

Garn

12/1/20 9:23am

Cuz he’s always catching you doing something naughty?

bruincoug

12/1/20 9:23am

Our elf showed up today. Seeing the wonder, joy, and excitement on my 4 yr old's

dryflycoug

12/1/20 9:23am

This. I don't like it, but it'll only be a few more years. And kids love it.

thecave

12/1/20 9:26am

If there is one thing I just HATE, it is seeing the sense of joy and wonder that my kids exhibit. Can't wait for the

shimmy

12/1/20 1:19pm

If you REALLY value the sense of joy and wonder for your kids...

The Y's Insider

12/1/20 1:32pm

You know your wife probably put him there, right?

RSL

12/1/20 1:34pm

My 14 year old is in charge of it this year for his 9 year old brother

jpesk2

12/1/20 9:24am

That’s a good brother move by him.

USMCdad

12/1/20 9:35am

My mother in law gave it to our kids for Christmas a few years ago and I still

Nuke

12/1/20 9:25am

Gift it back to her this Christmas

Kilgruman

12/1/20 9:53am

It became a lot better when we stopped trying to do the stupid cutesy stuff with

Baron

12/1/20 9:25am

This is true. It’s hard enough to remember to move it let alone take the time to

Nuke

12/1/20 9:32am

Especially this year:

ochobeeguy

12/1/20 9:29am

All I hear is how much people hate it, I don't understand why so many people do/

12/1/20 9:29am

Disagree. My kids (9 & 7) write notes to our elf and wake up early to see where

Y-Phile

12/1/20 9:45am

we should start a "jesus on the shelf"

Hill4Heisman

12/1/20 11:13am

RE: we should start a "jesus on the shelf"

SJS

12/1/20 11:15am

Disciple on the dresser?

12/2/20 2:30am

Just realize some things are not about you and you’ll be happier. This is one.

StalwartBraveTrue

12/1/20 11:11pm

RE: I’m no grinch, but man do I HATE the “elf on a shelf”

socorny

12/2/20 3:45pm

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