Improvised scene in 'Elf' goes viral thanks to meme culture

A scene from the 2003 holiday movie "Elf" has gone viral, thanks to meme culture. Mark Acheson, who played the "Mailroom Guy," revealed that much of his dialogue was improvised and nearly cut from the film. Acheson was originally only supposed to say one line, but director Jon Favreau encouraged him to improvise. The scene features Acheson's character discussing his age with Will Ferrell's Buddy the Elf, which producers initially wanted to remove. Favreau advocated for the scene's inclusion, believing it was funny. Acheson credits this moment with significantly impacting his career, and the scene is now widely shared on social media.