We are all entitled to our own opinions, but if you don’t  think Elf is the best Christmas movie of all time, then you are just plain stupid. Not only is this movie stupidly funny, but it is one of the most quotable movies I have ever had the pleasure of viewing, right behind Mean Girls. The quotes from this movie serve two purposes: they make us laugh, and teach us valuable life lessons that can only be taught by Will Ferrell whilst wearing tights.          

1.  “The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.” Or any cheer, for that matter. Have you ever been sad and then blasted, “Don’t Stop Believing,” while singing along to it in the shower, and felt sad again? No. Everyone loves a good sing-a-long. It is a proven way to make everyone’s day better.  

2. “I like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite.” And, smile, we should. Everyone should take the time to smile more. The saying goes, “a smile is a girl’s best curve,” and it's true -- no matter how uncomfortable that saying makes you feel.    

3. “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.” Does this one even need an explanation? 

4. “Buddy, the elf, what’s your favorite color?” Everyone should answer the phone like this. Buddy’s curiosity to know more about every person he meets seems juvenile, but it is also really inspiring. I am getting deep here, but we need to be less selfish. Buddy never thinks about himself, he is only worried about those around him. He’s cool.     

5. “I’m sorry I ruined your lives, and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR.” This movie came out when people were still using VCRs, and it is still teaching us lessons. This quote does not really have a lesson; I just think it's funny.    

6. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.” Go on adventures. Have a good story to tell.     

7. “Good news! I saw a dog today!” Be positive. Everything you experience in life is amazing. You want to know what I found amazing today? That I can type these words and someone, somewhere, will read them and, hopefully, find them entertaining. Also, that pizza is delivered. That is tangible proof that God loves us. 

8. “It’s just nice to meet another human that shares my affinity for elf culture.” This one does not really have a lesson, either; it is just funny. Find good friends who share ideas with you and forget the haters, but that is a little bit of a stretch.    

If I have not convinced you to watch this movie, yet, then I don’t know what is wrong with you. Buddy the Elf, although fictional and childish, lives life to the fullest, makes people feel cherished, and never stops appreciating everything around him. We could learn from his life in New York and his elfish upbringing. Well done, Buddy.