The Story Behind Elf's Viral Mailroom Line Is Revealed, And I'm So Glad It Didn't Get Cut

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The iconic mailroom scene in 'Elf' nearly got cut, but the hilarious story behind its viral success is finally revealed, delighting fans of the beloved Christmas classic.
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  • The famous
  • line between Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) and Mailroom Guy (Mark Acheson) was almost scrapped from the movie, according to Acheson himself.
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Will Ferrell, Mark Acheson, Elf
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