During a freewheeling Reddit AMA session, the man behind fictional San Diego newsman Ron Burgundy addressed his similitude to the drummer for the Chili Peppers, who are still facing down a firestorm of controversy following the band's performance with Bruno Mars at Super Bowl XLVIII after it was revealed to be in large part pre-recorded.

"It has been acknowledged many times that myself and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, share a resemblance to each other," Farrell stated during the session, tongue planted firmly in cheek. "A lot of people think that it's me playing for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But that would be an insult to Chad Smith. The truth of the matter is there is no Will Ferrell. Only Chad Smith."