"Buddy has clearly fallen on hard times": Fans react as Will Ferrell makes a statement with his Buddy the Elf costume during the recent Kings game

Will Ferrell brought a mix of nostalgia and humor to the Los Angeles Kings game on Sunday when he showed up in a quirky take on his iconic Buddy the Elf costume. The beloved character, who first captured hearts in the 2003 Christmas classic Elf, was given an unusual twist, sparking a wave of reactions from fans.

Will Ferrell, a dedicated Kings fan, is no stranger to attending games at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. However, this time, he arrived dressed in Buddy’s signature green jacket, yellow tights, and pointy hat, but with a noticeable difference: a scruffy five o'clock shadow and an unlit cigarette hanging from his mouth.

Fans on social media couldn’t get enough of Will Ferrell’s hilarious and unconventional spin on Buddy, with some joking that the character had fallen on hard times. Despite Buddy’s rugged appearance, he seemed to bring luck to the Kings, who edged out the Philadelphia Flyers in a thrilling 5-4 victory.

Here's what one X user had to say about Will Ferrell's elf costume at the game,

"Buddy has clearly fallen on hard times." commented one user.

Image Via Charles Bar on X

Here are some more fan reactions to Will Ferrell's look

"Fantastic, now some parent has to explain this to their kid. commented another X user. "

While another X user said,

"They should make a movie where Buddy has become an angry drunk and hates Christmas. His son gets him back in Christmas spirit at end of movie by getting him to sing loud for all to hear. The middle of the movie is just pure comedy of him doing crazy shit." commented another X user.

"This made me smile so much!! This is Christmas, making people happy and not over the top presents falling down the consumerism trap. Merry Christmas Buddy the Elf!!! commented one more X user.

"I bet he wishes he did the sequel to Elf. Can’t believe he passed up on that. commented one X user. "

Here are some more reactions,

"That dude is a legend." commented an X user.

"I love when people live their lives on their own terms like this. commented another X user.

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What is Will Ferrell's Elf movie about?

Elf (2003) is a Christmas comedy that tells the story of Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole. After discovering as an adult that he is not an elf, Buddy sets out on a journey to New York City to find his biological father, Walter Hobbs, a cynical children's book publisher who is unaware of Buddy's existence.

The film follows Buddy played by Will Ferrel as he navigates the bustling city, bringing his infectious Christmas spirit to everyone he meets while trying to form a connection with his father. Along the way, Buddy finds love with Jovie, a disillusioned department store employee, and rekindles holiday cheer in a city that has lost its belief in the magic of Christmas.

With themes of family, acceptance, and the power of generosity, Elf combines humor and heartfelt moments to deliver a modern Christmas classic.

The movie, featuring stars like Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, and Bob Newhart, remains a holiday favorite two decades later.

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Interested viewers can watch Will Ferrell's 2003 classic Elf on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.