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Questions and Answers
What are the three rules in 'The Code of Elves'?
What are the three rules in 'The Code of Elves'?
- Treat every day like it's Christmas
- There's room for everyone on the nice list
- The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
- All of the above (correct)
How tall is Buddy?
How tall is Buddy?
6'3"
When did Buddy grow a beard?
When did Buddy grow a beard?
When he was 15
Who are Buddy's real parents?
Who are Buddy's real parents?
Where does Buddy's dad work/live?
Where does Buddy's dad work/live?
Who tells Buddy 'Don't eat the yellow snow'?
Who tells Buddy 'Don't eat the yellow snow'?
What does Santa tell Buddy before he leaves?
What does Santa tell Buddy before he leaves?
How did Buddy get to the North Pole?
How did Buddy get to the North Pole?
Why is Buddy's name Buddy?
Why is Buddy's name Buddy?
Who adopted Buddy?
Who adopted Buddy?
How fast did Buddy grow?
How fast did Buddy grow?
What is the main character's name?
What is the main character's name?
How did Buddy find out he was a human?
How did Buddy find out he was a human?
What impractical thing does Buddy do with Papa Elf even though he is too big?
What impractical thing does Buddy do with Papa Elf even though he is too big?
What does Papa Elf give Buddy to show him where his dad lives?
What does Papa Elf give Buddy to show him where his dad lives?
How does Buddy get to NYC?
How does Buddy get to NYC?
What animal does Buddy run into and what happens?
What animal does Buddy run into and what happens?
How many Etch-a-Sketches did Buddy make, vs. how many should he have?
How many Etch-a-Sketches did Buddy make, vs. how many should he have?
What job is Buddy transferred to?
What job is Buddy transferred to?
What are Buddy's 'special talents'?
What are Buddy's 'special talents'?
What name did Buddy call himself?
What name did Buddy call himself?
Who is in the first scene?
Who is in the first scene?
What did they try to use for the job of helping Santa and why didn't they work out?
What did they try to use for the job of helping Santa and why didn't they work out?
What are the three jobs an elf can have? Which is the best? Which is the most dangerous?
What are the three jobs an elf can have? Which is the best? Which is the most dangerous?
Who plays Buddy?
Who plays Buddy?
Who plays Walter?
Who plays Walter?
Who directs the movie?
Who directs the movie?
Who plays Jovie?
Who plays Jovie?
Who played Santa?
Who played Santa?
Who played Papa Elf?
Who played Papa Elf?
When did the movie come out?
When did the movie come out?
Study Notes
The Code of Elves
- Three core rules:
- Treat every day like it's Christmas
- There's room for everyone on the nice list
- Best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
Buddy's Characteristics
- Buddy's height is 6'3"
- He grew a beard at age 15
- Grows twice as fast as other elves
Family and Background
- Real parents: Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells
- Adopted by Papa Elf
- Name "Buddy" originated from his diaper reading "Little Buddy Diapers"
Buddy's Journey
- Transports to the North Pole by crawling into Santa's bag meant for an orphanage
- Reaches New York City by floating on ice and walking
- Encounters a raccoon, attempting to hug it but gets attacked
Buddy's Experiences at the North Pole
- Made 85 Etch-a-Sketches when expected to make 1000
- Given the job of toy testing Jack-in-the-boxes
- Special talents include replacing smoke detector batteries and singing baritone
Buddy's Adventures in NYC
- Receives a snow globe from Papa Elf to find his father
- Ignored advice about not eating the yellow snow from Leon the Snowman
Film Details
- Main character: Buddy, played by Will Ferrell
- Walter Hobbs: portrayed by James Caan
- Jovie: played by Zooey Deschanel
- Santa: Edward Asner
- Papa Elf: Bob Newhart
- Directed by Jon Favreau
- Film released in 2003
Miscellaneous Facts
- First scene features Papa Elf narrating the story
- Tried using trolls and gnomes for Santa's help; trolls weren't toilet trained and gnomes drank too much
- Elf jobs:
- Making gifts (best job)
- Making shoes (while cobblers sleep)
- Making cookies in a tree (most dangerous job)
- Buddy refers to himself as a "Cotton-headed ninny muggins"
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Test your knowledge of the beloved holiday film 'Elf' with these flashcards. Recall important details about Buddy the Elf, his family, and the magical Code of Elves. Perfect for fans of Christmas movies and trivia!
