This bizarre clip from an old Elijah Wood prank interview is utterly, joyfully hilarious

David Harris. Updated February 27th, 2024

Back in 2003, Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood who played Frodo Baggins, agreed to an interview with a German TV station to promote the last movie of the franchise, The Return of the King.

It was an interview conducted over the phone, so Elijah had no way of knowing that the interviewer was his LOTR co-star Dominic Monaghan (who played Merry in the films), adopting a German accent.

The line of questioning became increasingly bizarre and Historic Vids on Twitter/X have just posted a clip which has gone hugely viral.

Here it is …

This may be my favorite interview ever pic.twitter.com/u1ga4fDOjq

— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) February 19, 2024

Absolutely brilliant, with such a great reaction from Elijah.

Others loved it too.

1.

How did the energy go from this to this in 6seconds pic.twitter.com/iYJSBEhXdd

— Kidnextdoor (@alomededa) February 20, 2024

2.

this laugh lmao pic.twitter.com/SOwJSX9Olg

— Sam Stoof (@samstooff) February 19, 2024

3.

There is no purer sound on this earth than Elijah’s laugh

— Hannah Shiro ✨ (@hannah_shiro) February 20, 2024

4.

This is so unhinged, I’ve watched it 11 times in a row. https://t.co/zvBq9dULPF

— Buffy running in the Turquoise Trench Coat (@Gzus8888) February 20, 2024

5.

I die laughing EVEYTIME https://t.co/QyW1tqJeMd

— Em (✿◠‿◠) (@_lemonsdrop_) February 20, 2024

6.

I stop what I am doing and watch this every time I see it https://t.co/D2HvUIHwk3

— Dan (@Dan_1581) February 20, 2024

Of course, after watching this clip, we had to seek out the whole interview. We’re glad we did, because it’s such a treat. Here’s the full thing, introduced by Elijah Wood himself.