I'm pretty certain that at the beginning, North calls the elves (maybe just one?) Dingles. If I'm mistaken, oh well. It still works. Besides, Dingle is a way better replacement for weasel than elf is.

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All around the Warren,

The googies chased the Dingle.

He pushed one in the river. REVENGE!

Plop! goes the Dingle.