I watch elves every night – I spent the day in New York dressed up as Buddy and was amazed at how people reacted.

userDecember 11, 2022

Watch the elves with your family on Thanksgiving and prepare for the holiday season every night until Christmas. I know the most wonderful time of the year is approaching.

And this year, I took it one step further.

Will Ferrell plays Buddy in the iconic 2003 Christmas movie ElfCredit: New Line Cinema

I spent a day in New York dressed as Buddy and was amazed by the reaction of people.Credit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

Flying around town like Buddy made people smileCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

In the iconic 2003 Christmas comedy, Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole after sneaking into a gift bag as a baby in an orphanage.

Years later, Buddy realizes he’s not like the other Arctic elves, and his adoptive father, Papa Elf (played by comedy legend Bob Newhart), reveals his New York City origins.

It turns out that Buddy’s biological father, Walter Hobbs (played by James Caan), didn’t even know he existed.

As luck would have it, he’s still alive and working in the Empire State Building, but he’s on the naughty list.

So Buddy travels all the way to the Big Apple to meet Walter and spread the Christmas cheer.

And in the process, he gets to experience Christmas time in New York City like only elves can.

The elves are famous for scenes filmed here in the heart of the world’s largest city.

I decided to dress up as Buddy the Elf and fly around town just like him, recreating scenes and chatting with locals and tourists.

As a Christmas guru and elf fanatic, you really made the Christmas season feel alive.

Some people liked interacting with me, some unfortunately didn’t.

Anyone who doesn’t must be on Santa’s naughty list, like Walter Hobbs.

Some didn’t even know what an Elf was!

Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York to meet his biological father, who is unaware of his existence.Credit: New Line Cinema

Along the way, Buddy is overjoyed by the sights and sounds of the cityCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

The response has been priceless.

As Buddy says, “The best way to spread the Christmas cheer is to sing out loud for everyone to hear.”

that’s what i did. I do what my buddy does.

Specially recreated scenes shot in different locations.

With Buddy's lead, I discovered that every entrance to a building could be its own carnival ride — With Buddy’s lead, I discovered that every entrance to a building could be its own carnival rideCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

I learned that even a phone can work like magic like Buddy the ElfCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

In the movie, Buddy is overjoyed as he passes by a coffee shop that claims to serve the best coffee in the world.

In real life, the coffee shop was a fish restaurant in Vancouver, Canada.

But I still had to do it because my buddy is doing it.

So I improvised.

I stumbled across Dunkin’ Donuts and exclaimed, “Congratulations!” You made it! Best coffee in the world. yes! ‘ -Where Buddy goes, I go.

Employees were puzzled. But when they realized what was going on, they burst into laughter.

Buddy congratulates the coffee shop for creating it. "world's best cup of coffee" — Buddy congratulates the coffee shop for producing “the best coffee in the world”.Credit: New Line Cinema

To recreate the scene, we stumbled upon Dunkin' Donuts — To recreate the scene, we stumbled upon Dunkin’ DonutsCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

Customers and staff were puzzled at first, but when they noticed, they were laughing.Credit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

I also bought a snow globe as a souvenir for myself.

It wasn’t your average snow globe, it was the Empire State Building snow globe. The same one Papa Elf gave Buddy just before he left for New York to see his father.

After Buddy first introduces himself to Walter as his missing son, Walter takes Buddy to the doctor to complete a DNA test just in case.

So I had my Walter take me to the doctor as well.

Buddy's father Walter isn't thrilled to find out he has a grown son who grew up in the Arctic — Buddy’s father Walter isn’t thrilled to find out he has a grown son who grew up in the ArcticCredit: New Line Cinema

My own Walter was equally unimpressedCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

But Buddy can’t help himself. He sees a cotton ball on the table and must taste it. So he tried it himself.

I even managed to play Buddy’s tricks after a grumpy Walter told him to stop.

Speaking of eating, of course, I sampled Buddy’s breakfast myself!

Buddy grew up in the Arctic, so he only eats sweet treats with lots of maple syrup. So his breakfast is a little… weird.

New York City gets a little extra special as Christmas cheer spreadsCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

We recreated the scene at the doctor's office and cast a spell on Walter — We recreated the scene at the doctor’s office and cast a spell on WalterCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

The recipe calls for:

Spaghetti for 1 person
Red and green M&M’s
mini marshmallows
rainbow sprinkles
chocolate syrup
Maple syrup
1 chocolate fudge pop tart

I had to play the role and couldn’t get out of my character. But the food was exactly what I expected: SO GROSS!

Still, I have to say it was a 10/10 day overall.

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Remember to sing out loud so everyone can hear you!

Empire State Building lobby decorated for Christmas like an elfCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

I keep seeing elves every night before ChristmasCredit: Hannah De Souza Saraiva of The US Sun

"The best way to spread the Christmas cheer is to sing out loud for everyone to hear" —Buddy the Elf — “The best way to spread the Christmas cheer is to sing out loud for everyone to hear.” — Buddy the ElfCredit: New Line Cinema

https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20720329/dressed-buddy-the-elf-in-nyc/ I watch elves every night – I spent the day in New York dressed up as Buddy and was amazed at how people reacted.

userDecember 11, 2022