22 Disturbing Photos of ‘Elf On the Shelf’ to Ruin Your Holidays Hey, kids. With the arrival of December, you better be on your best behavior, because the Elf on the Shelf is watching … he’s always watching. The disturbingly cherubic elf hides around the house each day to watch children’s behavior, then he reports back to Santa each night on who’s been naughty or nice. Parenting propaganda or spawn of Santa (an anagram for Satan)? Let these photos help you decide. via via via via SEE MORE: • 22 Cases of Christmas Apathy • Watch Children Getting Puppies for Christmas, Un-Grinch Your Heart via Follow Us via via via via via SEE MORE: • The 6 Best Elements of Cee-Lo’s Christmas Video With The Muppets • Guy Named ‘Santa John’ Busted for Showing Girl His North Pole via via via via via Follow Us via via via via But Glee‘s Chris Colfer is the creepiest of them all… via SEE MORE: • “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Starring Ryan Gosling • Jimmy Kimmel Trolls Kids Over Terrible Christmas Presents Follow Us Greg Seals Greg Seals is a writer, and sometimes funny person. Indulge his sense of self-importance and follow @GregSeals.