Until last year we had never heard of the creepy holiday phenomenon known as Elf on the Shelf, where parents are hoodwinked into hiding a “magical elf” doll around the house so it can supposedly spy on their kids and report back to Santa Claus whether they’ve been naughty or nice. A few of our parent friends with apparently a huge void in their lives have even started to post photos of creatively placed elves on shelves. What fun.
Now there’s even a Jewish version of the toy called Mensch on a Bench, just in time for Chanukah.
All of which has gotten us thinking about coming out with our own holiday tradition with accompanying product tie-ins. Right now it’s a toss-up between Cruton on the Futon, Sable on the Table, Whore on the Floor and Slug on the Rug. We’ll keep you posted with the details and any impending lawsuits.
