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Reasons to have an elephant in the office
From an innovation meeting at work; Ideas marked with a star are mine.

Manure *
Fly attractor
Talking point for visitors *
Coat/Hat stand
Mascot *
Doorstop
Paperweight
Transportation
Floor stress tester *
Water sprinkler
Novelty delivery system
Alarm system *
Social club for kids
Weapon against the competition *
Morale booster
Mobile notice board
Insulation for PCB's
Fan system *
Doughnut tester *
Rubbish compactor *
Mouse detector
Advertising feature *
Night security *
Pot plant maintenance
Smell concealment
See over obstacles
Moving heavy items *
Additional memory
Hole punch *
Demolition and building work *
Draught proofing
Aqua-vac

More suggestions are welcome