A scene from Elf 2003
Buddy

Uh-oh. Sounds like somebody needs to sing a Christmas carol.

Jovie

No way.

Buddy

The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.

Jovie

Thanks, but I don't sing.

Buddy

Oh, well, it's just like talking, except longer and louder, and you move your voice up and down.

Jovie

I can sing, I just choose not to sing. Especially in front of other people.

Buddy

If you can sing alone, you sing in front of other people. There's no difference.

Jovie

Actually, there's a BIG difference.

Buddy

No... no... no, there isn't. Wait... [Starts singing loud and off-key] I'm singing!/I'm in a store and I'm singing! [adeptly] I'm in a store and I'm singing!

Gimbel's Manager

HEY! There's no singin' in the North Pole!

Buddy

Yes, there is!

Gimbel's Manager

No, there's not!

Buddy

We sing all the time!

Gimbel's Manager

No, there's not!

Buddy

Especially when we make toys! [to Jovie] See?

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