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Elf Trivia
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Which animal puppet aside from Mr. Narwhal appears in the opening North Pole sequence?
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Which actress plays Jovie, the Gimbels employee who sings in the shower?
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What famous tree does Buddy marvel at in Midtown Manhattan?
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Which prop material did the crew use to create the edible cotton balls Buddy eats in the doctor's office?
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What was the working title used early in development before the final name Elf?
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What New York landmark houses Walter Hobbs's publishing office in the film?
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What is the name of the corporate children's book firm where Walter works?
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What department store hires Buddy to decorate its North Pole display?
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Who plays Santa Claus that Buddy knows from the North Pole?
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What is the name of Walter's young son who bonds with Buddy?
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Which brand of children's story Buddy reads in the classroom opening has a red and white spine pattern?
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Which actor plays the Gimbels manager who assigns Buddy to Santa's area?
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Which New York bridge is visible during the montage of Buddy exploring the city?
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Which exact New York TV station mic flag appears in the crowd scene near the sleigh?
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What real-life place stands in for the mailroom where Buddy dances on a table?
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What toy-themed gadget shows Buddy excelling on the assembly line?
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Which lens focal length range was typically used for the elf workshop wide shots to maintain scale illusion?
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What New York park hosts the finale with the sleigh grounded by low spirit?
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What precise beverage flavor is the two-liter soda Buddy chugs in Gimbels break room?
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What is the first rule of the Code of the Elves Buddy announces in the workshop?
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Which real New York church exterior appears during city establishing shots?
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What instrument features prominently in the film's cozy score for holiday warmth?
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Which actor appears as a furious children's author Miles Finch?
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What pet name does Buddy invent for his father's boss Mr. Greenway?
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Which musical standard does Jovie lead in Central Park to boost belief?
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Which singer both voiced Leon the Snowman and recorded the film's closing credits tune Winter Wonderland style?
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Which celebrity voices the snowman who gives Buddy travel advice?
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What song version does the end credits feature by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong style performers?
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What does Buddy call the swirling bad tunnel that leads to New York?
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Which character reads from Santa's list confirming Michael's full name on camera?
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Which soundstage facility hosted many North Pole interiors for Elf?
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What drink does Buddy mistake for delicious syrup at Walter's desk?
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What holiday does the film celebrate with a finale that restores belief?
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Where does Buddy first meet Jovie while wearing his elf outfit?
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Which news anchor character name reports live from Central Park during the finale?
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Which two actors play Greenway staffers who pitch alongside Walter in a key meeting?
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Which animal character warns Buddy to watch out for the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops?
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Which screenwriter penned the original script that attracted New Line Cinema?
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What was the reported production budget for Elf in US dollars?
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What gift does Buddy bring to his father's office that earns a confused thank you?
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Which Empire State Building floor number is displayed when Buddy presses all the buttons in the elevator gag?
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What candy does Buddy use like a pocket snack from under the railings?
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What creature attacks Buddy when he tries to hug it in the park?
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Which instrument solo features during Buddy's celebratory mailroom dance?
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What is the name of the children's picture book Walter is supposed to ship with missing last pages?
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What real New York department store brand name is used in Elf despite having closed in the 1980s?
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What was the exact United States release date for Elf?
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Which specific children's book character does Miles Finch propose involving a tomato patch?
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Which TV legend appears as Papa Elf, Buddy's adoptive father?
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What precise number of Etch A Sketch greeting units does Buddy reportedly complete in the montage?
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Which cinematographer shot Elf, giving it its bright storybook palette?
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Which actor portrays the Central Park Ranger leader with a steely stare?
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What is the official MPAA rating assigned to Elf upon release?
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Which snack food does Buddy insist is one of the four main elf food groups?
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What specific candy topping does Buddy add to his spaghetti besides syrup?
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What does Buddy whisper to a fake Santa before a wild mall brawl?
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Which exact model of typeface style does the main title emulate to evoke vintage specials?
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What Central Park obstacle scares the reindeer causing the sleigh to crash on landing?
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Which location serves as Buddy's first New York sleepover spot after arriving?
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What is Walter's job title at Greenway Press at the start of the film?
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What does Buddy write in sparkly letters on the Etch A Sketch for Walter?
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Which New York media outlet interviews Jovie during the final singalong?
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What phrase does Buddy paint on the coffee shop window after tasting their brew?
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Which exact New Line Cinema logo variant precedes the opening credits?
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What is the name of the children's author whose notebook Buddy insults for being blank?
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What food does Buddy pour into his coffee at Walter's office?
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What is the third rule of the Code of the Elves Buddy quotes to inspire others?
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What beverage does Buddy chug in one gulp before an epic burp?
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Which editor cut the film balancing slapstick with sentiment?
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Which real New York public library branch exterior is glimpsed in a city montage?
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Which costume designer created Buddy's outfit inspired by Rankin Bass elves?
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What model name is given to the sleigh engine that fails over Central Park?
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Approximately how much did Elf gross worldwide at the box office?
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What was the name of the independent coffee shop whose neon was replicated for the World's Best gag?
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What musical number helps power Santa's sleigh at the end?
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What winter sport does Jovie enjoy with Buddy during their first real date?
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What brand of children's drawing toy does Buddy use to make a greeting for his dad?
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Which character actor plays the stern head of Greenway who confronts Walter?
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Which animal pops out of the Arctic sea to wish Buddy goodbye on his journey south?
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What group of horse-mounted officers chases Santa's sleigh through the park?
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What device on Santa's sleigh registers the level of Christmas spirit?
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Who provides the voice for Mr. Narwhal in addition to directing the film?
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Who plays Buddy the Elf in the 2003 holiday comedy?
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What is the name of the book that Buddy helps design about a farm animal pitch that goes wrong?
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What animal shape is Buddy mistaken for by a man in a red suit during a street encounter?
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Which pediatrician actor tells Buddy he is human using DNA test results?
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Which street did production use for exterior shots of Gimbels signage?
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Which veteran actor portrays Walter Hobbs, Buddy's biological father?
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What elevator prank does Buddy pull on his first day in the building?
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What precise runtime is listed for Elf in its theatrical cut?
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What song do Buddy and Jovie duet partially in a restroom scene?
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What New York ice rink was used for the date sequence with Buddy and Jovie?
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What classic New York diner location was used for the World's Best Cup of Coffee sign interior?
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Which game does Buddy dominate in Central Park by rapid throwing?
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Which actor has a cameo as Ming Ming the elf checking toy quotas?
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Which exact Central Park location is shown when Jovie begins singing to the crowd?
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What New York newspaper front page shows a sleigh photo the next morning?
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What is the color of the feather in Buddy's green hat?
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Which comedian plays the mall Santa who brawls with Buddy at Gimbels?
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What bright flavor does Buddy insist belongs on every breakfast?
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What color tights does Buddy wear with his tunic during most of the movie?
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Which ferry terminal appears behind passing traffic in a downtown montage?
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Who directed Elf, bringing a storybook North Pole to life with stop motion style?
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Which character says 'Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad'?
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In what month and year did Elf open in United States theaters?
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What item does Buddy mistake for swirling yellow snow on the street?
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Which borough does the climax show as Santa's sleigh skims low over city streets before rising?
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Which song does Buddy play on a department store piano during overnight decorating?
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Which actor plays the Central Park news reporter who covers the sleigh incident?
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Which actress plays Deb, the cheerful assistant in Walter's office?
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The look of the North Pole in Elf pays homage to which Rankin Bass television special?
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What is the second rule of the Code of the Elves recited by Buddy?
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What composer scored Elf, giving it a warm orchestral holiday sound?
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What sweet breakfast item does Buddy famously cover with syrup and candy?
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What Christmas decoration does Buddy sleep inside like a cocoon at Gimbels?
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Which specific aperture method did the team favor to keep both planes in focus for forced perspective shots?
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What color is Buddy the Elf's main suit in New York City?
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Which scene uses forced perspective rather than digital effects to show Buddy towering over elves?
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What brand appears on the mailbox that Buddy stuffs with flyers near the start of his city montage?
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