'Living' Elf on Shelf Offered By Brookline-Area Man for $100/HR

BROOKLINE, MA — A Brookline-area man is trying to make some extra cash this holiday season with a Craigslist posting offering his services playing a living “Elf on the Shelf.”

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His photo is pretty self-explanatory:

The man, who doesn’t give his name, claims his services has been in “high demand”—so much so that he requires a 48-hour notice for bookings.

Here’s his full ad:

For $100/hour I will come to your holiday party dressed as the Elf on the Shelf and sit in any location you assign me while I stare emptily at your guests for the duration of the event.

I specialize in holiday themed events, either yours or an un-expecting friend’s, but I also offer contracted private investigation and babysitting services. Please inquire about these rates, as they are negotiable based on the task at hand.

My services have been in high demand this season, so I now require at least 48 hours notice in advance of any bookings and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you, and happy holidays!

[whatever you want my name to be]

• Craigslist: Living Elf on the Shelf (Boston/Brookline/Cambridge)

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