Will Ferrell was surprised with the viral animatronic Buddy the Elf during an appearance on the TODAY show on Jan. 28.

The 'Elf' star opened up about the viral stunt that had fans talking — and the unexpected inspiration behind his offbeat take ...

Will Ferrell came face to face with "Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," and he may ... That’s why in a lot of the photos she’s like this (holding her chin) trying not to laugh.

Will Ferrell fans were seeing double during his appearance on the Today show on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Though he was there to promote his new comedy You're Cordially Invited, the actor's Christmas ...

Cigarette-Smoking Buddy the Elf — See the Hilarious Photos Ferrell, turns out, was one of those people. "That was really disturbing," he told Guthrie and Melvin when he was asked about the decoration.

Will Ferrell dressing up as Buddy the Elf at a hockey game ... That’s why in a lot of the photos she’s like this, trying not to laugh,” he said, holding his hand up to his mouth to mimic ...

Ferrell clearly committed to the stunt, as pictures from the game display him scowling and sporting a five o’clock shadow, drinking a beer and ‘smoking’ a faux cigarette. “Buddy the Elf ...