Was the elf-on-the-shelf discovered because he was vibrating due to being battery operated?

Were the elf-on-the-shelf, Rudolph, the necktie and Santa, all flickering due to Chinese battery issues?

Are you telling me that Santa - Santa! - or an elf-on-the-shelf in Santa’s employ would dare to be importing cheap fakes from China in the festive season???????

Why am I not surprised that Santa and the elf-on-the-shelf, Rudolph, the necktie, (and possibly the angel on the tree) have upset countess with their foreign batteries?

If the angel on the tree is flickering, how do the rest of the fairy lights compete?

Isn’t it true that the flickering is the precursor to a gigantic explosion in the aftermath of which the reindeer and elves and Christmas fairy will all emerge looking sootier than if they’d gone down the chimney?

How will we celebrate Christmas if the tree, the decorations, all the presents, the reindeer and the elves are involved in a gigantic explosion?

Shouldn’t Santa be responsible if he’s the secret battery importer and started this whole débâcle?

Does Santa have comprehensive insurance to cover any damage from cheap Chinese battery explosions?

Is SnowSure Superhoho Insurance the relevant company?