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  • The bits in Narnia with that freakish little elf-man were – if not crap – certainly terrifying.

    SLACKERJACK – Monsterstack 2005

  • In the spring I took track and field because that’s what all the slackers did–I remember Will Webster (the hot older elf-man who did plays and made grade 5 girls swoon) used to take people (only if they were cool enough) out behind the highjump mat and share a joint with them.

    Miss Misery Andy Greenwald 2006

  • In the spring I took track and field because that’s what all the slackers did–I remember Will Webster (the hot older elf-man who did plays and made grade 5 girls swoon) used to take people (only if they were cool enough) out behind the highjump mat and share a joint with them.

    Miss Misery Andy Greenwald 2006

  • "What mean'st thou, bewitched elf-man?" cried Conchobar [2] to Cuchulain. [

    The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown

  • He hath pounced on thee as a hawk pounces on little birds, so that no more hast thou right or title or claim to valour or skill in arms till the very day of doom and of life, thou little imp of an elf-man! "cried Laeg.

    The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown

  • [1] His deeds of manhood have not yet come, [1] nor will he hold out against tried men, this young, beardless elf-man of whom thou spokest. "

    The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown

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