Fans of the beloved Christmas classic Elf are rediscovering a hilarious deleted scene that didn’t make the final cut. The scene features Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, taking on an ice hockey game alongside his elf teammates. Initially cheering from the sidelines, Buddy eventually joins the match, using his towering size to dominate the pint-sized opposition, even sending one flying into the crowd.
The footage also includes a humorous locker room moment, with one injured elf sarcastically thanking Buddy despite sporting a collarbone injury. Other snippets show Buddy struggling to adapt to elf life, hilariously banging his head and accidentally setting a Christmas tree on fire. While many viewers loved seeing more of Buddy’s antics, some felt the scene didn’t fit the movie’s tone.
On social media, reactions were mixed. Some fans were thrilled to have new content from the festive favorite, while others were glad it was cut, arguing it made Buddy seem uncharacteristically aggressive. Still, the clip has sparked nostalgia for the 2003 classic and reminded fans why the film continues to charm during the holiday season.
Despite the debate, the rediscovered footage highlights the playful chaos that made Elf a holiday staple, proving that even its outtakes are worth a laugh.
