As the holiday season approaches, so does the tradition of watching classic Christmas movies. From beloved 90s favorites like Home alone to timeless stories like A Christmas Carol, or even options that spark debate like die hard either The nightmare before ChristmasThere is a treasure trove of options.
However, fans were recently surprised by an unexpected observation in the film. The Santa Claus.
Released in 1994, the Christmas movie begins on a rather dark note, with the accidental death of Santa Claus after the main character, Scott, startles him, causing a tragic fall from the roof. Scott then unexpectedly takes on the role of Santa and reunites with his son, Charlie.
However, it is not Santa himself who caught the public’s attention.
Throughout the film, there is a presence of elves, an element par excellence in any Santa-themed film. But upon closer inspection, attentive viewers noticed something peculiar about the film’s supposed “children.”
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Many of these “children” exhibit distinctive features, specifically elf ears, that hint at a more sinister revelation. It appears these individuals have been Santa’s helpers all along, operating undercover.
This revelation sheds light on Santa’s uncanny ability to discern who has been naughty or nice; It is not magic but the work of these undercover elves, similar to a Stasi Elf.
Numerous instances in the film subtly reveal the presence of these hidden elves, as highlighted by TikTok user @otakuwu.
Scenes capture a boy elf putting on a coat at a Denny’s, another elf sitting discreetly behind Charlie in a classroom, and a suspiciously observant elf walking past Scott and Charlie in the park. These glimpses paint a picture of an extensive network of Santa’s vigilante elves.
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It is reminiscent of the ‘Elf on the Shelf’ concept, a notion where the elf watches over children to deter bad behavior.
This concept parallels the Panopticon, a prison design with a central tower that allows guards to observe all prisoners, creating a perpetual feeling of being watched.
With the specter of Santa’s undercover elves watching our every move, the implicit warning seems clear: maintain good behavior so you don’t want a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn