What do you call a rich elf?

This little gem is a classic portmanteau, which is a fancy way of saying it mashes two words together to create a new one. The humor clicks into place when your brain splits the punchline into its two parts: "wealthy" and "elf." It’s a simple but satisfying piece of wordplay that creates a perfectly silly name for a fantasy creature who's done very well for himself.

The joke also plays with our typical image of elves. We often think of them as either Santa's busy workshop helpers or as serene, nature-loving beings from fantasy epics. The idea of an elf who is primarily defined by their riches is a funny, modern twist. You can almost picture him trading in his bow and arrow (Deals) for a stock portfolio and swapping his forest dwelling for a high-rise penthouse.