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.

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.

Ferrell recently shared on Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast what inspired the new Buddy the Elf look. “That was just — I get these weird ideas every now and then.

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

“Buddy the Elf got laid off, I think, from the North Pole,” Ferrell joked. “He’s having a pull from his beer, smoking a cig. … I get these weird ideas every now and then. We’re season ...

In a viral moment from December, the actor dressed up as his loveable character from the 2003 Christmas classic Elf and ... Buddy. “That was just — I get these weird ideas every now and ...

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Will Ferrell knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December ... “That was just — I get these weird ideas every now and then. We’re season ...