Will Ferrell says some of his fans were not too happy about his decision to bring back Buddy the Elf as a smoker and drinker.

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

By Carly Thomas Associate Editor It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through a midlife crisis. In December, Will Ferrell went viral after he was seen dressed up as his ...

"The reaction was insane," the actor said of internet attention on his costumed Buddy the Elf appearance on Dec. 29 Ronald Martinez/Getty Will Ferrell is explaining why he dressed up as a grizzled ...

The actor, 57, appeared on Friday’s episode of Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast and explained why he dressed like Buddy the Elf — with a cigarette in his mouth and a beer ...

But then the two surprised the Saturday Night Live alum with a gift: his very own, 6-foot tall, talking Buddy the Elf decoration. Fans may remember, the animatronic figure was a viral sensation ...

On Friday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast with brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, Ferrell discussed his thinking behind his decision to dress up as Buddy – the usually chipper elf ...

And his latest? Turning Buddy the Elf into a beer-drinking, cigarette-holding hockey fan. Will Ferrell attends a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Los Angeles Kings in the second period ...

Elf rightfully holds a spot in the Christmas Movie Pantheon. A big reason why is because it features one of the best characters in holiday film history: Buddy the Elf. Will Ferrell’s lovable ...