Elf Memes That Remind Us We’re All Buddy the Elf Inside

You're either Buddy the elf or the Grinch, and these Elf memes prove it.

Buddy the elf isn’t a real elf, but that’s why anyone obsessed with Christmas loves him. He’s a reminder that you’re never too old to spread cheer, eat spaghetti with syrup or accidentally drink on the job.

Well, maybe not that last one, but you get the point. If you’re an elf at heart, send one of these elf memes to your favorite Scrooge.

Getting a Dog Is Arguably More Exciting

So, good news. I saw a dog today.

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Seriously, when was the last time a house wagged its tail at you?

And dogs are so much easier to please than spouses.

If This Guy Doesn’t Frame This Photo, We Will

Man dressed up as Elf meeting Will Ferrell

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Imagine it now: Your friends and family mock your elf culture. They tell you to grow up and take off the elf costume. Then, you send them this.

Who’s laughing now, Aunt Janet?

It’s Time to Thaw Out Mariah Carrey

Time to talk about Christmas

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Actually, she begins to defrost in October and starts singing in every mall on Nov. 1. We used to hate “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” but it’s grown on us.

And we’re OK with that.

Imagine Accidentally Running Over Buddy the Elf

Will Ferrell causing traffic accidents dressed as Buddy the Elf

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Picture it now. The year is 2075.

You: When I was a young man, I took up Uber driving to pay down my student loans, and I hit Buddy the Elf on Christmas Eve. He gave me a paper snowflake and a piece of chewed gum.

Your grandkid: OK, Grandpa. Let’s get you back to the home.

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Elf getting 40 minutes of sleep

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How else would Christmas magic happen? Who do you think makes the magic?

Moms. Moms do.

The Real Reason Adults Love the Holidays

Buddy the Elf drinking

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The days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day have similar rules as an airport: Drinking at 9 a.m. is 100 percent socially acceptable.

We Were All Thinking It

Funny Elf meme

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Rose, what is wrong with you?

Just scoot over.

When Yoga Class Is Harder Than Anticipated

Buddy the elf doing the splits

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Breathe in deeply. Release your breath and allow yourself to calmly float off the mat.

The smiling, blonde instructor slowly levitates as you walk out and head to Starbucks instead.

Are We the Only Ones Who Love the Elf on the Shelf Tradition?

Kid excited for Elf on the Shelf meme

Sammiches and Psych Meds

It’s only fun if you get creative with it.

Spouses can even take turns making each other laugh with jokes that go over the kids’ heads.

There’s Nothing Like Alcoholic Heavy Whipping Cream to Brighten the Season

Egg nog season meme

Whoever invented eggnog didn’t want us to fit into pants. It’s like drinking melted ice cream with rum in it.

We’re not complaining, either. Just stating a fact.

An Elf Meme to Send Anyone Who Just Started a Relationship

I'm in love, Buddy the Elf meme

Let them have their fun.

There’s nothing like being madly in love at Christmas time, even if it’s annoying to everyone else.

Is Both an Option?

You're either Buddy the Elf or the Grinch, no in betweens

We think so.

Does Santa Accept Wish Lists From Adults?

What's a wine cave? I want one.

We’d also like to put in an order for appliances that last longer than a year.

Once You Have Kids, This Is How You Swear

Son of a nutcracker

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We’ve been saying “son of a nutcracker” for so long that we forgot what the original saying was.

Carob Chips Just Aren’t the Same

Being the only kid in class with food allergies meme

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Everyone had a kid in their class who was practically allergic to life.

If it was you, we’re sorry.

An Elf Meme for Couples

Wife taking someone else's advice meme

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It goes both ways.

Advice just hits differently from people you don’t share your entire life with.

Plus, One for Parents

Bye, Buddy. Hope you find your dad

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Screentime limits? Never heard of her.

Wait, Were We Supposed to Be Doing This?

When you don't plan meals over the holidays

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Calories from sugar don’t count from Oct. 31 to Jan. 1.

Everyone knows that.

By the Next Election, No One Will Be at the Grownup Table

Elf sitting at the kids' table

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We’d love to install ejection seats around the dinner table.

Anyone who starts a debate gets the boot.

The Closer to Christmas, the Higher the Ratio of Bailey’s to Coffee

Spiking your drink at work

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By the week of Christmas, it’s all Bailey’s.

‘Sofia the First’ Is Addictive

Watching cartoon with toddlers

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How lame would that be if you just kept watching Sofia bravely confronting the Jade Jaguar even though your kid fell asleep 20 minutes ago.

So lame. Scratches head sheepishly.

Anyone Else Double-Fisting Cookies Even Though You Know It’ll Make You Breakout?

Eating junk food ruins your skin meme

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Two unhealthy decisions should cancel each other out.

You’ve Earned a Treat. Kind Of.

Buddy the Elf eating candy

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See, this is why dieting shouldn’t be a thing. You can’t be tempted to break rules if there aren’t any.

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