What are some quotes from the movie Elf?

35 Best Elf Quotes
  • “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy.
  • “I am a cotton-headed ninny muggins!” – ...
  • “You have such a pretty face. ...
  • “So, good news…I saw a dog today.” – Buddy.
  • “I just like to smile. ...
  • “I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR.” – Buddy.
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What does Elf always say?

"I'm a cotton headed ninny muggins." "Treat every day like Christmas." "There's room for everyone on the Nice List." "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup."
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What does Elf say to fake Santa?

I know him!" [To the fake Santa] "You stink. You smell like beef and cheese! You don't smell like Santa."
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What does Buddy the Elf say about singing?

Buddy: The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.
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What does Elf say Santa smells like?

Answer: Beef and Cheese

When Buddy gets a closer look at this Santa, he realizes that he isn't Santa. He then starts to insult the fake Santa. He says that he sits on a throne of lies and smells like beef and cheese.
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Elf (2003) Greatest Quotes and One-Liners



What is the most famous quote from Elf?

35 Best Elf Quotes
  • “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy.
  • “I am a cotton-headed ninny muggins!” – ...
  • “You have such a pretty face. ...
  • “So, good news…I saw a dog today.” – Buddy.
  • “I just like to smile. ...
  • “I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR.” – Buddy.
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What does Elf say cotton-headed?

Cotton-headed means that Buddy thinks his brains are made of cotton. Ninny is a word for a fool or simpleton. Muggins is British slang for a foolish or gullible person. Taken together, when poor Buddy calls himself a cotton-headed ninny-muggins, he's saying he thinks he's a simple fool.
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What does Elf say about smiling?

“I just like to smile, smiling's my favorite.”
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What does Elf say about syrup?

Don't Make Your Own Maple Syrup.
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What does Elf say when he answers the phone?

Simply answer the phone and say “(Insert your Name) the Elf, what's your favorite color.” As you answer, smile and spread some joy. It's nearly impossible not to.
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Does Elf have swear words?

Parents need to know that although Elf has some potty language and mild swearing ("pissed," "hell," "damn," etc.) and a few references to bodily functions, it's family friendly at its core.
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Is Santa real?

He is based on St. Nicholas of Myra, who, according to Christian tradition, was a bishop in that small Roman town during the 4th century. Nicholas's reputation for generosity and kindness gave rise to legends of miracles he performed for the poor and unhappy.
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Why is your coat so big Elf?

I'm glad I caught up to you. I waited 5 hours for you. Why is your coat so big? So, good news - I saw a dog today.
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Who said I just like to smile Smiling's my favorite?

Will Ferrell's Most Quotable Elf Lines: From 'Son of a Nutcracker' to 'Smiling's My Favorite!'
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What is Buddy the Elf's number?

Callers of all ages can dial the hotline — 484-552-2180 — and leave a message for one of four holiday characters: Frosty the Snowman, Buddy the Elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or Santa Claus.
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What is a good Christmas saying?

“Christmas is the season of joy, of gift-giving, and of families united.” “Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day." "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." “Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance—each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon.”
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What is Elf favorite food?

The dish stays true to the four main (Buddy the Elf-approved) food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup. This take on Buddy's favorite breakfast is spaghetti topped with strawberry, coconut, chocolate, and raspberry sauce, marshmallows, and S'Mores Pop-Tarts.
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What did Elf put in his coffee?

Put a shot of amaretto into a coffee mug and fill it up with coffee. A little whipped cream on top is the perfect garnish! Plot: Buddy the Elf (Ferrel) snuck into Santa's bag of toys at an orphanage as an infant and ended up being raised by elves.
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What do elves like eating?

Nutritious Nibbles

Crisp apples, leafy green salads and even snow berries—a special fruit grown only at the North Pole—all occasionally become a part of the elves' well-balanced diet.
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What is Buddy the Elf's favorite color?

Purple is Buddy's favorite color.
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Why do I smile so much quotes?

150 Smile Quotes
  • “ Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” ​– Thich Nhat Hanh.
  • “ Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa.
  • “ Life is short. ...
  • “ There is fear when frowning. ...
  • “ Nothing shakes the smiling heart.” – Santosh Kalwar.
  • “ Share your smile with the world. ...
  • “ ...
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Who says bye buddy hope you find your dad?

Elf (2/10) Best Movie Quote - Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad (2003) - YouTube.
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Who said Son of a nutcracker?

2. "Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?" Are you peppy like Buddy, then this should be your jam. 3. "Son of a nutcracker!" The holidays can be hard, so perhaps this is the way you express your frustration at weather, cold cocoa and broken toys!
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What is the first rule of being an elf in the movie Elf?

63) In the movie Elf (2003), what was the first rule of The Code of Elves? The first rule of The Code Of The Elves is "Treat every day like Christmas."
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How old is Buddy the Elf?

Despite his child-like innocence, Buddy was very much a grown man by the time he sought out his birth father Walter Hobbs (James Caan) in New York City. In fact, he's canonically 30-years-old during the events of the movie.
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