For those not in the know, the Elf on a Shelf has fast become a family holiday tradition in recent years.
A day in the life of an Elf on the Shelf includes spying on children, reporting back to Santa and keeping the naughty-or-nice list in check.
Each morning, after the elf returns from it's mythical trip to the North Pole, parents place it in a different spot in the house, much to the delight of children.
But while it's role is to keep the kids in line, it's the dads who are acting out this Christmas by placing said Elf in precarious positions - and the results can be hilarious - or a little disturbing.
Festive tipple: One dad introduced his Elf on a Shelf to Spiderman who proceeded to hand him a beer bong
Naughty elf: This elf popped some pills before indulging in a glass of red before the children got up
Chocolate buttons: One elf helped out in the kitchen by topping the biscuits with his bottom
The idea behind Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, is a family 'adopts' an Elf to live in the home.
The magical little creature watches over the children before reporting on their behaviour to Santa each night.
In the morning it returns to the house, and sits in a different position.
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Frisky business: A scantily clad doll danced around a pole, much to this Elf's delight
Cornered: Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper grabbed one poor Elf by the throat when he returned to his home on the shelf
Grated Frosty: Elf on the Shelf partnered with the demonic doll Chucky to grate off Frosty the Snowman's backside
But after their journey north, things can quickly go south for some little elves.
One jolly Elf returned home only to be bailed up by Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper atop his festive shelf.
Another sat slyly on a jar of mustard to watch a doll in fishnet stockings dance around a pole, dollar bills strewn across the floor.
Flaming elf: This jolly creature found himself the victim of a brutal attack by the other figurines in the home
In need of a Christmas miracle: One elf was tied by the wrists and ankles with a gun pointed at his head
Despite the elves' good intentions, many fathers found amusement in making them the victim of crime.
One poor elf was hung upside down by his ankles above a flaming stove top while the other toys in the house brandished weapons.
Another was gagged and tied up by the wrists and ankles, his jolly smile replaced with a look of fear.
Father Christmas: This dad took Elf on a Shelf to the next level by ditching the doll entirely and sitting in precarious positions around the house
Festive fun: The father-of-four was gaffer taped to the wall in a show of extreme dedication to the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon
One dad went as far as to become the Elf, as he placed himself in ridiculous positions around the home.
Father-of-four Joe Wynberg dressed up as a festive elf and sat himself atop the fridge to amuse the kids, and the the daring stunts quickly escalated from there.
In one picture he was seen stuck to the wall with an excessive amount of gaffer tape, an overly excited smile on his face.
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