Will Ferrell was surprised with the viral animatronic Buddy the Elf during an appearance on the TODAY show on Jan. 28.

It’s also very funny despite itself – and in particular, Ferrell does an absolutely priceless send-up of Oscar-baiting anguish in the section of the movie where Burgundy goes blind ...

The elf then recited one of Ferrell's quotes from the movie in an eerie, robotic voice. “Why don’t you just say it? I’m the worst toymaker in the world. I’m a cotton-headed ninny muggins ...

Are you with Reese Witherspoon or Will Ferrell? “You're Cordially Invited,” a new comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller, brings together two stars whose movie worlds are nearly as divided as ...

Are you with Reese Witherspoon or Will Ferrell? “You're Cordially Invited,” a new comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller, brings together two stars whose movie worlds are nearly as divided as ...

Buddy the Elf meets animatronic Buddy the Elf. The elf then recited one of Ferrell's quotes from the movie in an eerie, robotic voice. “Why don’t you just say it? I’m the worst toymaker in ...

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 ...