TV & Movies
“Son of a nutcracker!”
It’s hard to believe that Elf came out almost 20 years ago. The Will Ferrell holiday movie about a human raised by elves in the North Pole who travels to New York City to meet his biological father (RIP James Caan) is a classic. It has everything — a fun soundtrack, a star-studded cast, countless moments where you truly suspend your disbelief as you along for the ride with Buddy the Elf. Ferrell’s performance never fails to make me laugh even harder than the last time I’ve seen it, and not a line is wasted throughout the movie.
The screenplay is packed with memorable quotes, which one may argue have become part of our lexicon. Who hasn’t said they were a cotton-headed Ninnymuggins in a moment of self-defeat? Or will jokingly list the main elf food groups candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup as their own food pyramid? I am guilty of leaning in to whisper “I like to whisper, too,” whenever the opportunity presents itself. I mean, why not treat every day like Christmas?
Below are 15 of the best quotes from Elf for your Instagram captions, paired with some unsolicited advice on the best kind of posts to use them with.
Perfect for: showing off your delicious dessert spread (and spaghetti sundae).
Perfect for: a dreamy picture of a silent night.
Perfect for: your pictures with your local mall Santa Claus — or your Christmas charcuterie.
Perfect for: a snapshot from your hometown’s dive bar.
Perfect for: a big family group photo, the one where you pretend to like each other.
Perfect for: images recounting your travel plans riddled with delays, weather-related or otherwise.
Perfect for: snapshots from Christmas caroling (or hitting up the local karaoke bar to belt out some Mariah Carey).
Perfect for: a selfie in your new cozy sweater, which, is in your favorite color.
Perfect for: a picture of your Christmas morning coffee.
Perfect for: a cozy selfie with your loved ones.
Perfect for: a moment of defeat after your snowman falls apart.
Perfect for: when you don’t want any foul language to be seen on your Instagram from your relatives.
Perfect for: flirting with your hometown singles.
Perfect for: your winter weather pictures of snowmen and hot chocolate.
Perfect for: any happy memory.
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