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

the decorative Buddy the Elf was dressed exactly like Ferrell in the 2003 film — and even repeated some of the character's iconic phrases. Only... Buddy's face didn't exactly look like Ferrell's, and ...

Will Ferrell got to meet the creepy Buddy the Elf Home Depot animatronic that freaked everyone out last year and he had the same reaction.

Will Ferrell came face to face with "Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," and he may never be the same. The "Elf" star got a firsthand look at the life-size, animatronic Buddy the Elf decoration ...

By Carly Thomas Associate Editor It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through ... and a scowling expression across his face. “They thought, ‘Please be true to ...

Will Ferrell came face to face with "Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," and he may never be the same. The "Elf" star got a firsthand look at the life-size, animatronic Buddy the Elf decoration ...

Will Ferrell dressing up as Buddy the Elf at a hockey game ... holding his hand up to his mouth to mimic how his wife kept a straight face during the game. “But my family indulges me in strange ...

Will Ferrell recently told People magazine that some of his fans were not too thrilled with his decision to revive Buddy the Elf as a grizzled drinker and smoker. The comedian went viral on social ...

the decorative Buddy the Elf was dressed exactly like Ferrell in the 2003 film — and even repeated some of the character's iconic phrases. Only... Buddy's face didn't exactly look like Ferrell's ...

Not unless his face melted off in Hell. “It’s chilling,” said Ferrell after hearing it talk. He also called it “Buddy the Elf the Axe Murderer.” But, as he correctly pointed out ...

The actor went viral after dressing up as the beloved character from the 2003 movie, but with a twist, at a Los Angeles Kings game.

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 ...