“Discover the Hidden Hilarity: The Forgotten Scene from ‘Elf’ That Will Change How You See the Classic!”

It’s that time of year again—when you can almost hear the faint echoes of “Santa! I know him!” filling the air, signaling the arrival of one of the most beloved holiday flicks: Elf. This quirky gem from 2003 has become more than a movie; it’s practically a festive background hum that dances through our December days. Who hasn’t found themselves laughing at Buddy’s misunderstood antics or quoting Peter Dinklage’s hilarious quips, even if we don’t watch the entire movie? And let’s be real—how many of us have marveled at Will Ferrell’s infectious enthusiasm while wondering how a human raised by elves could possibly navigate life in New York? But just when you think you’ve watched it all, a newly unearthed deleted scene resurfaces, showcasing Buddy’s unexpected stint on the ice—a revelation that’s bound to spark debate among fans. Are you ready to dive back into the magic of Elf and explore what might have been? Click here to LEARN MORE.

It feels like Elf has become one of those Christmas movies that’s on in the background from the first and last day of December.

Even though the 2003 film often isn’t watched all the way through, we can pretty much recall each scene, quote by quote.

From Peter Dinklage’s Miles Finch being called an ‘angry elf’ to Will Ferrell‘s iconic character Buddy the Elf, discovering the ‘best cup of coffee’, the flick has countless stand-out moments.

If you’ve still not seen it (really?), basically, Buddy is a human orphan who is raised by elves at the North Pole.

After discovering that he is not actually an elf, he travels to New York in search for his biological father, played by the late, great, James Caan.

The likes of Zooey Deschanel (Jovi), Daniel Tay (Michael), the late Bob Newhart (Papa Elf) and Mary Steenburgen (Emily) all feature, as director Jon Favreau plays Dr. Leonardo.

Now, even though you may consider yourself to be a bit of an elfpert (sorry that didn’t work), you might be surprised after taking a look at a deleted scene from the movie.

Viewers can’t get over the deleted scene (New Line Cinema)

The unused footage shows the loveable giant taking part in an ice hockey game, alongside his pint-sized peers.

Buddy is initially stuck watching his team get ‘walloped’ from the sidelines, until he is given the green light to join in.

“Buddy, get in there and do your thing,” one encouraging elf says.

You don’t have to tell him twice – and the human skids onto the rink to rescue the seemingly doomed game.

Using his size to his advantage, he barges into his tiny rivals and even sends one flying into the watching crowd.

Buddy then manages to win the game by shooting the puck directly at the goalie’s nether regions, seeing him collapse on top of the net.

The forgotten footage then shows the players in the locker room following the ice hockey showdown – and some of the elves have a few war wounds.

One with a shoulder injury sarcastically slaps Buddy with a towel and says: “Good game, Buddy. No sweat, it’s just a collar bone.”

Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf (New Line Cinema)

The deleted scene then shows us more hilarious mishaps that the human experienced while trying to live alongside the elves.

This includes banging his head a ridiculous amount of times and accidentally tipping a Christmas tree onto an open fire.

Although a lot of people were appreciative of an extra dose of Elf in their lives, not everyone was impressed.

Some social media users said it was a good job the scene was cut, as they thought it didn’t fit the vibe of the rest of the film.

One said: “Glad it was, that was s**t!”

Another wrote: “I can see why it was cut. It shows him as a bit of a bully and its tone isn’t right with how he is for the rest of the film.”

A third added: “Why do they leave the best parts out?!”

Someone else said: “I wish they would’ve kept this in the film.”

And a fifth chimed in: “How has this only just come to my attention.”

It’s not clear exactly why the scene was cut, but judging by viewers’ reactions, it was probably for the best.

Additional words by Olivia Burke