Will Ferrell, NHL and Buddy the Elf

Will Ferrell’s reason for dressing up as Buddy the Elf will shock no one: ‘Occasionally I just like to do weird things’
Christmas might be over, but we’re still thinking about that moment from long-ago December when Will Ferrell inexplicably dressed up as one of his most iconic characters, and now he’s explaining why he did it.
Will Ferrell reveals ‘weird’ reason for his viral Buddy the Elf moment at NHL game
And Ferrell turned his idea into a reality as he transformed into his famous “Elf” character at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 29. He even broke character to smoke, drink and look grumpy while dressed as the elf, which made him go viral on the internet.
Will Ferrell Explains His Drunk Buddy the Elf Appearance at NHL Game: 'I Just Like to Do Weird Things'
Will Ferrell told Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce on their podcast why he decided to dress up as a drunken Buddy the Elf at a Los Angeles Kings game on Dec. 29: 'Occasionally I just like to do weird things like that just to stir it up.
Will Ferrell Shared The Story Behind His Viral Decision To Dress Up As Sad Buddy The Elf At A Hockey Game, And It's The Most Will Ferrell Reasoning Ever
Before 2025 ended, Will Ferrell was seen at an L.A. Kings hockey game dressed as Buddy the Elf… or rather, a Buddy who’d fallen on hard times, as evidenced by his drinking and the cigarette in his mouth.
Will Ferrell on dressing as Buddy the Elf at a Flyers-Kings game, and Ron Burgundy, quarterback?
At running back, Ferrell saw no one better to break some tackles than Old School ’s Frank the Tank. Buddy the Elf, a “flexible and live” character, was drafted as wide receiver, causing some debate between Ferrell and Jason Kelce about whether Blades of Glory ’s Chazz Michael Michaels would do better in the position.
Will Ferrell Didn’t Shave for a Week in Preparation for Buddy the Elf’s Hockey Game Crash Out
Will Ferrell explains recent appearance as disheveled Buddy the Elf at Los Angeles Kings hockey game where he drank beer and smoked candy cigarettes.
Will Ferrell finally explains real reason why he dressed up as a smoking Buddy the Elf to watch hockey game
Ferrell's high energy performance as Buddy in Elf helped carry the film, although paired with his late co-star James Caan, who played Buddy's dad, a perfect combo was reached. Caan passed away in 2022, while Bob Newhart, who played Papa Elf, also died in July last year.
Will Ferrell Explains Viral Beer-Drinking, Cig-Smoking Buddy The Elf Stunt: “I Just Like To Do Weird Things”
Buddy the Elf has seen better days. After going viral for reincarnating the title character from 2003’s Elf — as a beer-drinking and cigarette-smoking brooder, no less — Will Ferrell explained the thought and preparation process behind the stunt.
Will Ferrell explains his viral Buddy the Elf look at hockey game: 'I like to do weird things'
The comedian dressed up as a haggard, candy cigarette-smoking version of his jolly character at a Los Angeles Kings game in December.
Will Ferrell explains his viral Buddy the Elf moment at NHL game
Will Ferrell joined Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, sharing the hilarious story of his viral ‘Buddy the Elf” moment at the LA Kings game. He also reveals his former character’s Ron Burgundy’s dating advice.
Will Ferrell Finally Explains Bringing Buddy the Elf Back as a Smoker and Beer Drinker, Calls the Reaction ‘Insane': ‘I Just Like to Do Weird Things'
Will Ferrell appeared on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast and finally explained his decision to revive Buddy ...
Christopher Walken confronted Will Ferrell over SNL’s ‘More Cowbell’ sketch — that ‘ruined’ his life
Will Ferrell recalled, “I went to see [Walken] backstage, and he’s like, ‘You know, you’ve ruined my life…every show, people ...