If you needed a little extra Christmas cheer as this turbulent year comes to an end, we have just the thing.
Or more accurately, Instagram does – a viral trend has taken ahold of the celebrity-verse, and it’s giving them, and plenty of fans a much needed chortle.
If you’re familiar with the traditional Elf on the Shelf tradition, upheld and adhered to by families the world over as kids wait for their visit from Santa.
But this year, things took a twist.
It all began when TV show host Garcelle Beauvais shared on Instagram “You’ve heard of Elf on a Shelf, now get ready for this.”
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Yes, that is Garcelle on Pharell.
Yes, it is peak pun cringe.
Yes, we want more.
And thus, Instagram’s latest viral trend was born.
Elizabeth Banks took the helm by posting her own pic, quickly followed by Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.
The rest, as they say, was history.
And to save you from trawling Instagram for a good old lol, we rounded up the best in one spot for you.
Keep scrolling and prepare for a laugh, Christmas cheer is just a pun away…
Sylvia Jeffreys
Sylvia Jeffreys had fans in bits after sharing two brilliant creations from Today Extra‘s corner. “Move over #hanksonbanks … #TodayExtra presents Hey Hey on SJ and Yeezy on DC. Our production team worked overtime on this today. So worth it” – scroll to see exactly why…
David Campbell
Yes, that is David Campell and Kanye West – or Yeezy on DC more accurately.
Nicole Kidman
The Rolling Stones shoutout we never knew we needed, Nicole Kidman posted this snap with the caption: “I raise you one “Mick on a Nic.”
Amy Schumer
There’s a ‘Rumer’ that (Amy) Schumer joined in the viral trend too…
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington mixed the formal with the not so formal in this Kerry meets Perry work of art.
Neighbours
Sorry, but Aussie soap Neighbours‘ Instagram page has done us. Lightsabers on Neighbours? Genius.
Deb Knight
ABC’s Deb Knight brought a touch of originality to the trending meme – she presents… a Knight on Knight!
Jennifer Garner
Sean Penn on Jen…nifer Garner. We see what she did there.
Cara
One of our personal faves – The Queen on Cara Delevingne. “Had to,” the model wrote.
Jimmy Fallon
“Timmy on Jimmy. PS – Break a leg on @nbcsnl this weekend @tchalamet!,” Wrote talkshow host Jimmy Fallon.
TRACEY Ellis Ross
Actress Tracey Ellis Ross joined in the fun: “I present to you The Boss on Ross,” she wrote.
Reese Witherspoon
Grease is the word for Reese Witherspoon.
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks created the monster… one of the original posters to catapult the trend into viral territory, her meme was simple: (Tom) Hanks on Banks.
