What would you do if you saw Buddy the Elf wandering through the city in real life? Well, these New Yorkers were delighted to encounter the beloved Christmas character! Social media user Melissa Beeler caught the most wholesome footage of her husband dressed up as the protagonist from the holiday film Elf. People had the sweetest reactions to his costume!
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Apparently, this festive cosplay was the result of a dare. Melissa convinced her husband Ryan to take on the streets of New York wearing Buddy the Elf’s iconic outfit. Not only did the man agree to it, but he also totally nailed his impression of the fictional character! Ryan pretended to explore the city with childlike wonder, stopping to admire every Christmas display in awe. He even found an opportunity to quote one of the most memorable lines from the movie!
Some people cheered when they spotted Buddy the Elf on the street, while others stopped to take pictures with him. One stranger even invited him to a wedding! All in all, it seems like Ryan’s performance succeeded in spreading some much-appreciated holiday cheer.
According to Melissa, her husband’s debut as Buddy the Elf has been a long time coming. When Ryan recreated the unforgettable movie scene where Buddy starts hopping along the crosswalk, one woman commented on how well he pulled it off. His wife told her that he’d been working on it!
“He’s been practicing, so don’t let it fool you,” she said.
In the comments section, Melissa added, “I literally think he’s been training his whole life for this moment.”
Social media users loved this man’s Buddy the Elf impression!
Over three million people have watched the adorable video of Ryan pretending to be Buddy the Elf in public. Everyone thought his impersonation was spot-on!
“He understood the assignment,” wrote one user.
Another added, “Literally made my day watching this.”
We hope it made your day, too!
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