“What Did LA Do To Buddy?”— Will Ferrell Goes To LA Kings Game As A Smoking & Drinking Buddy The Elf

Looks like Buddy had a tough Christmas. Last night, comedian and actor Will Ferrell was spotted at the Los Angeles Kings game dressed as his character Buddy the Elf from the classic Christmas movie Elf... but he wasn't his normal cheery self. Ferrell was in his front row seat seen in full costume, with an (unlit) cigarette in his mouth, also drinking a beer. I don't know much about the NHL, but it seems like he wasn't too confident that they'd get a win against the Philadelphia Flyers, though they ultimately did win the game 5-4. A video of Ferrell from the game has gone viral online, and you can hear FanDuel Sports Network broadcaster Carrlyn Bathe reporting live at the game in the background, saying she spoke to Buddy, who told her that “it was a tough holiday season” and “he’s looking for a Kings win.” Check out the video below, it's hilarious:

Buddy the Elf isn't looking too good these days... 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/tGgo6KGFSf

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) December 30, 2024

I guess we know what Buddy might've asked Santa for, because he got what he wanted and was later seen celebrating and holding up his beer after his team won... and of course, fans loved seeing this bit of sorts, and the comments are flooding in on X (Twitter):

Sadly, Buddy the Elf, went on a smoking and drinking binge once word got out that the bank had foreclosed on Santa's Village at the North Pole and it had been torn down and replaced with a Temu distribution center.

— Ben Hogan 1953 (@TinCup2020) December 30, 2024

Buddy must have caught that Lay-off

— Manuel Venegas (@MVenegasTX) December 30, 2024

Buddy the Elf is going through some rough times

— Qtip (@x_Qtip) December 30, 2024

Down and Out Buddy the Elf!! Hilarious 😂

— Robert Drummond (@PARobert) December 30, 2024

I guess Buddy lost the spirit? So sad.

— MonolithicFilm (@MonolithicFilm) December 30, 2024

Jesus, what did LA do to Buddy the Elf?

— Chris Bowman (@BigBodyBowman) December 30, 2024

He looks so depressed

— Jalisa Kaye (@jalisa_blue24) December 30, 2024

That's awesome but it would have been more amazing if he busted out a flask of syrup from his sleeve!

— Panthersfan2024 (@Sportsfan1204) December 30, 2024

He’s an angry elf

— Brandon Perger (@bperger16) December 30, 2024

The stress of being a life long Kings fan will do that to ya tbh 😭😂

— Deedee⸆⸉ (LAKings’ Version) (@deedeedott) December 30, 2024

🤣🤣Buddy looks rough! Maybe Jovie divorced him.

— 🎄🎅🏻🎄kewlchik31🎄🎅🏻🎄 (@XKewlchik31) December 30, 2024

somebody get that man some maple syrup

— Lauren⋆｡ﾟ👻🎄 (@sp00kycaps) December 30, 2024

Bet he smells like beef and cheese

— mystic (@DanTheLion210) December 30, 2024

Elf 2 Buddy Mets the real world..make this happen

— Coach Pete Bell (@CoachPeteBellWU) December 30, 2024

Buddy took a trip to the South Pole I think 🤣 https://t.co/bcXIU01JTK

— Just Josie (@JosieAve) December 30, 2024

From Maple Syrup to Alcohol and Cigarettes... https://t.co/V6pFvtGsSX

— Jim (@jimsoxfan) December 30, 2024

Same, Buddy https://t.co/VUUHmOy1vt

— ɐqqoɹɐzuǝs ʞɔıu (@nickydishes) December 30, 2024

Honestly, this is so relatable in the post-Christmas craziness as we head into the New Year...

Will Ferrell dressed up as Buddy the Elf at last night's LA Kings game. pic.twitter.com/eZsgjlUqSP

— IndieWire (@IndieWire) December 30, 2024