25 Elf Quotes – Hilarious Quotes From The Movie Elf

These Elf quotes will help you spread cheers to everyone who can relate.

Who would have thought a tall man in funny yellow tights, pointy shoes, and a green suit could elicit laughter and inspiration among moviegoers of all ages?

These famous quotes from the classic Christmas movie featuring funnyman Will Ferrell who played the lovable Buddy, are guaranteed to bring back great memories from those who’ve already seen the film.

Why is the movie Elf so loved?

Elf was released in 2003, roughly a month before Christmas. It was directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum.

The movie was centered on the adventures of Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves, who set out in New York City to look for his biological dad while spreading Christmas cheers to a city full of cynics and unbelievers.

The Christmas comedy film was a major critical and commercial success, grossing $220 million worldwide against a $33 million budget.

Ferrell delivered one of his best performances, and Elf is considered one of the greatest Christmas films of all time.

Below is our collection of funny, inspirational Elf quotes and lines. Enjoy!

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The best Elf quotes to get you in the holiday spirit

1. “First, we’ll make snow angels for two hours, then we’ll go ice skating, then we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse cookie-dough as fast as we can, and then we’ll snuggle.” – Elf movie

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2. “Francisco! That’s fun to say! Francisco. Frannncisco. Franciscooo.” – Elf movie

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3. “Good news! I saw a dog today!” – Elf movie

4. “He’s an angry elf, he’s from the South Pole.” – Elf movie

5. “I’m in a store and I’m singing!” – Elf movie

6. “Leave the gum on the street.” – Elf movie

7. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Elf movie

8. “Watch out, the yellow ones don’t stop!” – Elf movie

9. “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.” – Elf movie

10. “What about Santa’s cookies? I suppose parents eat those, too?” – Elf movie

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Elf quotes to spread Christmas cheer

11. “You sit on a throne of lies.” – Elf movie

12. “As you can imagine, it’s dangerous having an oven in an oak tree during the dry season.” – Elf movie

13. “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” – Elf movie

14. “Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad!” – Elf movie

15. “Does somebody need a hug?” – Elf movie

16. “Have you seen these toilets? They’re ginormous!” – Elf movie

17. “I thought maybe we could make ginger bread houses, and eat cookie dough, and go ice skating, and maybe even hold hands.” – Elf movie

18. “I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it.” – Elf movie

19. “I’m sorry I ruined your lives and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR.” – Elf movie

20. “If you see a sign that says ‘Peep Show’, that doesn’t mean they’re letting you look at presents before Christmas.” – Elf movie

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Elf quotes that will make you laugh

21. “Nice purple dress. Very purpley.” – Elf movie

22. “Not now, Arctic Puffin!” – Elf movie

23. “Of course, you’re not an elf. You’re six-foot-three and had a beard since you were fifteen.” – Elf movie

24. “Some call it ‘the show’ or ‘the big dance;’ it’s the profession that every elf aspires to—and that is to build toys in Santa’s workshop.” – Elf movie

25. “Son of a nutcracker!” – Elf movie

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Which of these Elf quotes is your favorite?

In Will Ferrell’s own words, “’Elf has become this big holiday movie, and I remember running around the streets of New York in tights saying, ‘This could be the last movie I ever make,’ and I could never have predicted that it’d become such a popular film.”

Elf quotes are now Christmas staples spreading cheers to everyone who can relate.

Elf has already made more than $220 million since its release date.

If you need a feel-good comedy with lots of memorable lines, this film is for you.

Watch it while taking your much-deserved downtime and get ready to meet Buddy, who will teach you a thing or two about the world’s much-needed Christmas spirit.

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