Will Ferrell Calls Life-Size Animatronic Buddy 'Disturbing'

Will Ferrell was surprised on the Today show with a life-size animatronic version of Buddy the Elf, the character he famously portrayed in the 2003 Christmas movie, Elf. The decoration, sold by Home Depot and made by Gemmy Industries, has gained viral attention for its unsettling appearance. Ferrell, who was not involved in its creation, described the animatronic as 'disturbing' and compared it to 'Buddy the Elf the Ax-Murderer.' Despite hosts Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie offering it as a gift, Ferrell humorously declined, joking about the decoration's terrifying nature. The actor recently brought back his Buddy character at an NHL game, demonstrating his continued connection with the role. Elf remains a beloved holiday classic, with merchandise continuing to captivate audiences new and old.