Look, we know it’s hard to get creative with your Elf on the Shelf after the first week of December. We understand you’re trying to come up with new ways to surprise your kids in the morning with funny and creative poses and hiding places for the little guy. But some of these are crossing the line into “slightly demented”—if not “totally deranged”–territory. These are supposed to be for the children, right?

13. Elf on the Shelf meets a drone and the family liquor cabinet

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I suspect there may have also been some hallucinogenics involved.

12. You’re going to want to lock up your booze before turning your Elf on the Shelf loose in your house

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Finally found the good stuff #christmas #elfontheshelf

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Guess the shelf wasn't high enough for this elf. #ibelieve #ridgewaybrewing #barleywine #elfontheshelf #drinkwellri #winebros

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11. Elf on the Shelf hostage pictures

They are plentiful on Instagram. You thought your kids were afraid of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Wait until they see some of these.

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Sticky situation #photosbynaz #holidayfun #christmas #elfontheshelfideas #elfontheshelf #holidaymagic #sugarandspikeelves #elves #elf #followme

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Do you hear what I hear? Spider-Man punishes Eleanor the Chamber elf for her misdeeds. 🎁 #elfontheshelf2016 #elfontheshelf #holidayspirit #officepranks #twelvedaysofchristmas #doyouhearwhatihear

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10. Walking Elf on the Shelf

Give it a minute. It’ll sink in.

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The Walking Elf on the Shelf Season 7 Premiere Dedicated to Glenn Rhee #elfontheshelf #harrytheelf #thewalkingdead #twd #glenn #glennrhee @amcthewalkingdead @amctalkingdead @steveyeun @gnicotero @bigbaldhead #negan n #lucille #twdfans

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9. Elves that threaten children…

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One more hide left for me this year #elfontheshelf #douglas #overit

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#elfontheshelf #redtheelf #naughty #nice #messykids #xmas2016 #holidays #holidays2016 #santaiswatching #cleanup #begood #darnkids #elf #red #anotefromsanta

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Wait, did my husband post this one?!?!?

8. Easy there…

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Happy headless holidays! #elfontheshelf #Christmas #horror #like4like

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7. Batman never did have a sense of humor:

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BATMAN V PEPPERMINT: DAWN OF CHRISTMAS #swirly Day 8 of #12daysofpeppermint #initiationintothejusticeleague

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6. NSA elf is watching…

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My very own #elfontheshelf #elfontheshelf2016 😆😁😃👏 #schoolbulletinboard #schooldecor #christmasdecorations

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5. Why do so many elves have medical problems this year? Suggestion: Lay off the booze, guys!

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I've been feeling quite tired and able to fly since you touched me the other day :( I think if I rest a couple days I'll be able to make it back to the North Pole Christmas Eve. I'm still watching so be very good and kind. #ruby #elfontheshelf #restupelf

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Even the #elfontheshelf got the sniffles #homeremedies

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Good news! Bart is fine after yesterday's zip lining accident. It shouldn't hurt to be a kid so Sacred Heart Children's Hospital promises to take extra steps to make kids' visits pain-free. The child-life specialists distracted him so the doctors and nurses could make sure he was healthy from the top of his head to the tips of his toes. #SacredHeartBart #elfontheshelf #Christmas #nopain

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4. “Gonna get his eyes scratched out in exactly one minute” elf:

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Taco is trying to hitch a ride back to the North Pole. Does anyone else's elf think their pets can fly like the reindeer? . . . #elfontheshelf #catsofinstagram #tacoelf #alicethecat #norwegianforestcat #longhaircat #cat #elf #elfonashelf #christmas #MerryChristmas

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3. Elves have a weird toilet paper fetish, so you’ll want to lock that up before you go to bed.

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We have a visiting elf this week! Come to the Library each day to see what Mortimer is up to. Looks like he tried to put a little extra decoration on the Christmas tree this morning! #nappaneelibrary #libraryprograms #elfontheshelf #mortimertheelf

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Looks like fun 🤣 #elfontheshelf #day20 #klopapierparty #advent #family #qualitytime #instadaily #picoftheday #weihnachten #instapic

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2. Pervy elf:

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#24daysofelf #elfontheshelf #elf #yourmom is #hot

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(Just what every kid wants to think about during the holiday season!)

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I like his style #elfontheshelf #party #streetpizza

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(If you catch your elf doing this, destroy him before he harms someone!)

1. Finally, Pugs rule!

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OOPSIES! 😁 . . #elfontheshelf #PUG #puglife #funny #christmas #TongueOutTuesday #doglovers #doggielove #dogsrule #dogstagram #subarudog #dogmom #animallover #pnw #pnwmom #seattle #seattlewa #subaru #pacificnorthwest #marysvillewa #funnydog #dogsofseattle #pnwonderland #exploremore #winter #marysville #SuburbService #exploreevverything #marysvillewa #pnwisbest

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