New heights
The smile may be Buddy the elf's favorite… but, Will FerrellIt's all about keeping people guessing – because he says he dressed up as the iconic character just to cause a stir!
The actor stopped by “New Heights” – Travis And Jason Kelce's podcast – and they asked him about his recent appearance at an LA Kings game that sent the internet into a frenzy…where he arrived as Buddy who had fallen on hard times.
Will Ferrell as Buddy the elf @LAKings Game pic.twitter.com/wQFnsbZBYM
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Will explains that the idea came to him about a week before the game… and that he basically bought the costume and put it on on a whim – more to entertain himself than anything else.
Ferrell is a season ticket holder – with seats right on the glass at Crypto.com Arena… and he thought people would have fun.
Will says he was surprised at how big the moment became… He noticed that a lot of people online seemed to think he was promoting something – even though he just thought it was funny. So don’t expect a dark sequel to “Elf” next Christmas!
Ferrell ends the clip by explaining, “Occasionally I just like to do weird things like that just to heat things up.”
Conclusion: Will Ferrell isn't a crazy goofball – but he's always trying to make people laugh!