Is it something about the shoes?

It turns out David Sedaris has not said everything there is to say about getting a job as an elf. There's another guy with a tale to tell.

Yes, this is real. Someone really posted a job ad offering Exxxtra $$$ for elf-based ''hand-to-hand'' marketing promotions. I really responded with a straightfaced email expressing interest. The person really replied with an invitation to an elf orientation.

Google reports that it is the only page on the Web containing the exact phrase ''elf orientation.'' Or did, until I posted this ...