National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) - Full Reaction
Added 2024-12-09 07:54:58 +0000 UTCIt had been too long for me and not soon enough for Carly! Didn’t realize how many lines from this have penetrated pop culture! And his crazy eyes haha!! At the end of the day, he truly has such an optimistic and family loving heart!
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Believe it or not, Randy Quaid (Eddie) is an academy award nominated actor. 🤣 He is also the brother of Dennis Quaid
Justtired
2025-01-18 11:02:21 +0000 UTCHiya, as you've watched vacation and Christmas vacation surely there's a European vacation and vegas vacation watchalong along the way?! Hehe
Jared Palmer
2024-12-29 13:57:56 +0000 UTCEvery "vacation" film has different actors playing the kids. Randy Quaid (Cousin Eddie) is hilarious. He's even funnier in Vegas Vacation the follow up to this one. I think what makes him so funny to me is I have an Uncle a lot like him. ha.. We love him but... :) Aunt Bethany is the woman that voiced Betty Boop and Olive Oyl from the original Popeye. The CEO is Bill Murray's brother, he's in a lot of comedies that feature the original SNL group of actors.
Ryan Towell
2024-12-21 16:29:43 +0000 UTCI prefer the original movie but this one is still great. I vote more comedies. Both of your laughter is contagious.
My_Cousin_Mose
2024-12-16 14:23:01 +0000 UTCI don't think Chevy Chase got cancelled per se, but supposedly a long history of arrogant and a-holish behavior kind of caught up with him. On those early seasons of SNL it was a VERY competitive environment, and a lot of the cast was jostling for the position of break out STAR. A lot of them turned out to be stars in their own right, but he wanted to be THE star, and was convinced he was. Anyways, he's had quite a few fights and spats over the years, and it continued up until Community, where some of the cast openly hated him. Pretty much everyone praises his work, but his personality rubs people the wrong way. He and Bill Murray came to blows once. And I think Joel McHale is still pretty angry with him.
Chris Thom
2024-12-16 02:13:48 +0000 UTClol
V M
2024-12-14 22:22:01 +0000 UTCHot Shots Part Deux > Hot Shots
V M
2024-12-14 21:46:00 +0000 UTCThanks so much. Holidays are always stressful and this one always makes me laugh. I make sure to watch it every year. Great reaction!
Tracey Mendenhall Porreca
2024-12-12 03:55:34 +0000 UTC"We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tapdanced with Danny-f—cking-Kaye" best line of the movie xD
Thats MR. Baldamort
2024-12-11 22:29:57 +0000 UTCMy extended family nicknamed my immediate family 'The Griswolds' because we had a suburban the same color as their station wagon and we used to go on a lot of family road trips and absurd stuff would happen on our trips, like on one of the trips our A/C broke as we were about to head through death valley, Nevada ... we my brothers and my sister, we all sat with wet towels around our heads to keep us cool ... and as wet get to LA we end up in south central, not too long after the LA Riots. That trip almost ended with my dad being detained in Mexico lol My family and I always laugh about our trips everytime we watch this movie during the holidays
Ozzy
2024-12-11 02:41:12 +0000 UTCGreat Reactions Cassie and Carly. It was great to see this movie again. It has been to long.
Rick Williams
2024-12-11 01:03:04 +0000 UTCWeirdly I think I've seen the Vegas one more than any of them by far.
Chris Thom
2024-12-10 20:01:43 +0000 UTCI love that song. I’m going to add it to my Christmas playlist now. It’s mainly just Boney M and Love Actually😂
Cole Jennett
2024-12-10 17:20:33 +0000 UTCHi Cassie.. thanks for watching this one.. I love this movie. Yes the kids are played by different people in every Vacation movie.. kinda the running gag. Aunt Bethany is actually the voice of Bettie Boop and Johnny Galecki ( Rusty Griswald) is Leonard on Big Bang Theory .. so your instincts were correct. Im glad you and your sister liked this one.. its a great Christmas movie that a lot of people watch every year.
Johnny Bullis
2024-12-10 16:47:33 +0000 UTCIn that case don't forget to make sure you don't shoot your eye out. Me, I only got the one eye so that thought terrifies me more than losing my damn ring...
Andrew Roach
2024-12-10 07:42:17 +0000 UTC"Christmas Vacation" is my all-time favourite CHRISTMAS Christmas movie -- only beating out Die Hard because it's my favourite and THE BEST Christmas movie. This was a family favourite growing up. We didn't see it in theatre but rented it in the early '90s. It was our favourite National Lamppon's movie and the only one we owned, and we'd watch it every year, either on TV or VHS. I remember my Dad's favourite part was Eddie's line about the metal plate in his head causing him to piss his pants and forget who he was whenever Catherine used the microwave. He'd laugh so much it would carry over into the saucer sledding bit and he'd be out of breath by the end of it. My Mom's "panic shivers" reaction to the squirrel running around the house was so funny, and then she'd laugh hysterically when "Elaine" punched out her yuppy boyfriend. My favourite part was Clark's epic rant about his terrible boss. My Dad had a terrible temper but he never went off at Christmas -- but I imagined him in Clark's place and it was hilarious! Also, crazy-eyed Clark with the chainsaw also reminded me of my Dad because he cleared a lot of trees from our cottage property with his chainsaw -- just not with a Santa cap. Regardless if it was at home, the cottage, or our relatives' places, I have lots of fond, wonderful memories of watching this movie with my entire family. This movie (along with "Die Hard") is a Christmas movie I've never grown tired of, unlike most family-friendly Christmas "classics". Perhaps it's nostalgia goggles, but I think the movie's comedy holds up incredibly well today. I'm genuinely grateful that Cassie and Carly reacted to this movie and did it this early -- watching along with their reaction, this is the earliest in December I've watched "Christmas Vacation". I'll definitely be watching it again closer to Christmas. TBH it didn't seem like Cassie and Carly had many LOL moments. It seemed like they were cringing (or cringe-laughing?) more than laughing. I get that because many of the bits are so true-to-life, especially the Christmas Lights and insufferable IN-LAWS, that it's like suffering PTSD! It's healthy to laugh at this stuff -- it helps get through the real Christmas trauma ;)
Rod Reavern
2024-12-10 07:03:07 +0000 UTC🥹
Dan M
2024-12-10 06:54:39 +0000 UTC@Popcorn In Bed thank you so much for your kind words Cassie, that really means a lot to me! I hope I will be able to enjoy this movie more in time as well! On a side note, great news Cassie, my Christmas gift for you and Carly arrived a bit early! So, tomorrow morning I'm gonna get to the post office and send it out to you, hopefully it will get there on time lol! Thank you again for your kind words Cassie, you're a sweetheart🥰😇🙏🤗😉✌🌹
Wesley White
2024-12-10 06:39:03 +0000 UTCHe was and He left us too early. 🙏 Thank You again.
Larry Darrell
2024-12-10 05:51:46 +0000 UTCi can totally see it now1
Cassie
2024-12-10 05:51:30 +0000 UTCI'm sorry this movie is hard for you now, and so sorry for your loss. I hoep that as time passes, you'll be able to love and appreciate this movie for the memories it brings back with your dad!
Cassie
2024-12-10 05:49:48 +0000 UTCI've seen that one, dangit, many times! Love it
Cassie
2024-12-10 05:48:14 +0000 UTCThank you so much for sharing, I love hearing stories like this and how movies remind and connect us to people we love. Your dad sounds amazing!
Cassie
2024-12-10 05:44:25 +0000 UTCHow could y’all forget Kathy Ireland?
Larry Darrell
2024-12-10 05:31:02 +0000 UTCI find it hard to say Danny Kaye’s name without adding a F***ing in there.
Larry Darrell
2024-12-10 05:25:12 +0000 UTCSeriously, almost any line is quotable. “Can I refill your eggnog, drive you out to the middle of nowhere, leave you for dead?” “You taught me everything I know about exterior illumination.” “If you need any help, give me a holler, I’ll be upstairs asleep.” “It’s all part of the experience honey.” “Don’t throw me down Clark.” Practically the entire Mary in lingerie scene. “What did I say? Nipple?”
Larry Darrell
2024-12-10 05:22:01 +0000 UTCMy Mom will always say at least once on a road trip that “I’ll get around this egg timer!” if we pass someone driving slowly.
Cole Jennett
2024-12-10 05:03:25 +0000 UTCI mentioned in the comments of War of the Worlds (2005) how much Tom Cruise’s character reminded me of my Dad. Well that was my Dad post-divorce. For the first 10 years of my life, pre-divorce and pre-other things, my Dad was Clark Griswold. Every time we had a family event or holiday, it was always a big deal. His excitement rubbed off on us and it made whatever we were doing so much fun. His signature move when he was excited was rubbing the palms of his hands together real fast and then clapping and saying, “can’t wait!” When things went wrong, my Dad had a temper. That was one of the flaws that led to a divorce. He got some help afterwards, and I never saw him lose his temper again for the rest of his life. His past freak outs became something we would joke about years later, and still do every time my family watches the Vacation films. When Clark finds the old home movies in the attic, that scene really hits home. My Dad had a video camera when I was a kid, and recorded everything. Every event, every vacation, every holiday, every family reunion. I have at least 3 video tapes for every year of the first 10 years of my life. There is even a tape of a Gulf Shores vacation that still has about 10 minutes of him walking around videoing women at the beach. How Clark Griswold is that ;-) He wasn’t Perfect, but he was my Dad and I Loved Him. I’ve watched Christmas Vacation every year of my life for as long as I can remember, and ever since my Dad’s passing, watching the film has been all the more special. Christmas Vacation is my #2 favorite Christmas film because it reminds me of the first half of my life with my Dad, and It’s a Wonderful Life is my #1 favorite Christmas film because George Bailey reminds me of my Dad in his later years, and what might of become of him, if he had had a Clarence. Thank You Cassie & Carly.
Larry Darrell
2024-12-10 05:00:37 +0000 UTCYou'll have to do European Vacation at somepoint to complete the trilogy that's pretty fun too, more raunchier i'd say compared to this Christmassy affair.
Gray
2024-12-10 05:00:31 +0000 UTC“This is a full blown, four alarm, holiday emergency here”…I’ve said it many a time.
Dan M
2024-12-10 04:59:32 +0000 UTC100% agree! Fantastic comment!
Dan M
2024-12-10 04:52:48 +0000 UTCNothing revs up the holiday spirit more than a good ol’ fashioned Griswold Christmas, and Cassie and Carly’s beaming smiles from start to finish. This was an awesome reaction!
Dan M
2024-12-10 04:50:59 +0000 UTCLove this movie. I've watched it every Christmas without fail for the last 30 years give or take, and it literally never gets old. Was really fun being able to watch it along with Cassie & Carly and see their reactions, which will definitely be the new tradition. Though next year I'll watch it on Christmas Day like normal.
Luke Godfrey
2024-12-10 04:49:39 +0000 UTCUncle Buck and this in the same week was the only Christmas present I needed.
Brian's Dog
2024-12-10 04:38:48 +0000 UTCYeah, probably not many know the 1966 version. As a kid in the late 1960s/early 1970s, I watched the 1966 version about 7 years straight. Didn’t really have many choices back then. To put on a movie, you turned the TV channel knob to the correct channel at the scheduled time. We had only 4 channels — ABC, NBC, CBS, and PBS. No VHS or DVR.
Clay F
2024-12-10 03:38:14 +0000 UTCBefore that he was Darlene's boyfriend on Roseanne, and reprise for The Conners.
Chris Retzlaff
2024-12-10 03:28:44 +0000 UTCFirst time I watched this I laughed so hard at "She wrapped her damn cat" I fell off the sofa and my flatmate had to stop the tape for almost 5 mins for me to recover, what a memory
Keith Jones
2024-12-10 02:56:07 +0000 UTCI watch this making Christmas cookies every year, love it! The Ray Charles "That Spirit of Christmas" used during the old home movie scene is one of my favorite Christmas songs, next to my musician cousins "Drunk at Christmas" song which could have been inspired by Clarks Dad and Jack Danials. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3spV-v0qsDs
Keith Jones
2024-12-10 02:39:49 +0000 UTCSaw that movie Kalifornia recently and thought she was really great in it.
Chris Thom
2024-12-10 02:24:16 +0000 UTCThis YouTube channel I watch is all about a British couple that tries American things. They eat the food, travel to the big tourist hot spots, watch videos, go to games and that kind of thing. Anyways they just decided to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas for the first time and they chose the 2018 version: The Grinch. Was kind of shocking. Curious how many don't even know the 1966 version even exists nowadays.
Chris Thom
2024-12-10 02:22:35 +0000 UTCAnd most importantly I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Chris Thom
2024-12-10 02:11:50 +0000 UTCUnfortunately Carly gave up all things tender to join that biker gang.
Chris Thom
2024-12-10 02:10:54 +0000 UTCWoah who's that super-tuff badass biker gang chick sitting to your left Cassie? A little late in the year for Sturgis, isn't it?
Chris Thom
2024-12-10 02:04:10 +0000 UTCMy apologies to Ms. Staples... I thought it was her that passed, I must have confused her with a similar performer, but I can't think of who is was now because I thought it was her. I have corrected my comment.
Mojo One Thousand
2024-12-10 01:10:40 +0000 UTCMiss Mavis is still alive and out there touring. Saw her in the spring and her voice is still soulful and golden.
Lyle Morgan
2024-12-09 23:54:17 +0000 UTCwhen PiB picks her own movies, there is no one better, when she puts up a poll, forget about it. it's JEN time.
zynjams
2024-12-09 22:50:19 +0000 UTCYou have my vote .. truly a classic
Canadianant
2024-12-09 22:06:14 +0000 UTCGlad you like a movie they recently reacted to. Welcome back.
Clay F
2024-12-09 21:58:41 +0000 UTCClark watching his home movies of Christmas past makes this a great movie
zynjams
2024-12-09 21:45:08 +0000 UTCThis is one of the very best modern Christmas movies. I never get tired of watching it year after year. It was very special to have both of the sisters watch it together. Pair this reaction with their It's A Wonderful Live and White Christmas reactions, and that is a lot of quality Christmas binge watching with the Popcorn Sisters!
Mike LL
2024-12-09 21:36:01 +0000 UTCSuch a classic. Thanks so very much Popcorn In Bed!
Dave Wheeler
2024-12-09 21:33:11 +0000 UTCPlus, as Cassie indicated, Ellen Griswold has a certain physical beauty about her.
Clay F
2024-12-09 20:53:42 +0000 UTCGuys, this conversation is hilarious. No one knows what anyone else is talking about. Redrum. Cole is talking to "Stick Figure Studios" (Stick), because Stick doesn't hold back when he doesn't like a movie. As for you not liking this one, I am not going to pass up the opportunity to quote Dalton from Roadhouse...."Opinions vary." To your point about people being easily amused, Cassie has mentioned on several occasions that she's one of those people, which is good considering some of the questionable stuff she's had to watch. (And yes, Howard the bleedin Duck, I'm talking to you!)
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 20:43:19 +0000 UTCHe sounds like you stick?? Who sounds like you stick because I don't like a movie? Who sounds like you stick when you don't like a movie???
Redrum Ritual
2024-12-09 20:27:18 +0000 UTCHard pass.
Odd Thomas
2024-12-09 19:20:58 +0000 UTCThis was always my mom's favorite christmas movie. I can't watch it and not think about her.
Yaisu
2024-12-09 18:46:56 +0000 UTCThe most consistent Christmas classics we watch every year are Trading Places and Bad Santa. 😄
Zane From Canada
2024-12-09 18:27:16 +0000 UTCThis might’ve been good for a live watch along on YouTube with everybody, talking about their favorite lines and scenes
(Nolo)finwe
2024-12-09 18:20:56 +0000 UTCI like European and Vegas Vacation, but those are going to seem like a letdown if you get to them. You already saw the best two.
Shad Kanyak
2024-12-09 17:48:36 +0000 UTCHe was also in Wayne’s World. Owner of Noah’s arcade.
Cole Jennett
2024-12-09 17:30:20 +0000 UTCHe sounds like you Stick, when you don’t like a movie🤷♂️
Cole Jennett
2024-12-09 17:29:15 +0000 UTCI can’t believe I didn’t mention this after the one podcast, because this has to be up there with the most quotable movies. My parents quote it all the time. “That’s good, that’s good.”
Cole Jennett
2024-12-09 17:26:18 +0000 UTCThis movie was a family tradition for a time. “Hallelujah!! Holy Sheet!! Where’s the Tylenol?” My dad and I eventually replaced it with Die Hard (mother was so pleased) 😃 but I suspect hardcore action was more of a holiday stress-reliever for Dad than slap-stick comedy, and Mom relented. FUN FACT: the Griswold’s family home is on Blondie Street in Burbank, California, and is the same house in WANDA VISION. The house “Elaine” and her matching gym outfit husband were in [to its right] was the Murtaugh family home from LETHAL WEAPON. A few of the houses, including Griswold’s and its street (all owned by Warner Bros) were also used many films and television shows as far back as Gidget. Much of it has recently been torn down, but the last series to use this “village” was Disney’s AGATHA ALL ALONG.
Ike
2024-12-09 17:00:14 +0000 UTCLooking forward to this one too, but I think KKBB will be my choice of movie tonight. The more I think about these Vacation movies, I think Ellen Griswold stands out as my favorite part in them. Her patience, understanding, and unwavering support for Clark, even during his wildest schemes is both admirable and quite touching. My inner completionist is a little hurt that European Vacation was skipped, but I have to admit it’s the weakest of the three, and there’s no real continuity to worry about. Maybe one day it will happen too. The most relatable part for me in this movie is having a Christmas tree that doesn’t quite fit in the living room. We have managed to do that more than once! Our living room used to be long but fairly narrow, with the tree always placed in the corner. On multiple occasions, my dad ended up picking such a massive tree that, once put inside, it also blocked the entrance to the room. We had to trim a significant portion of the tree just to push it closer to the corner and make everything fit. The reason we used to put the tree in that spot is actually tied to another story I just remembered. It was the one place where we could tie the top of the tree to the ceiling to some heating pipes for extra stability. Originally, we used to keep the tree in a different room. But when my younger brother was around two, he crawled over to the tree, grabbed one of the candies (we have a unique tradition here of hanging individually wrapped candies on our Christmas trees), and pulled on it. That caused the entire 2.5m tree to start falling toward him. Fortunately, the entire family was there, and our grandpa quickly grabbed my brother, and our uncle managed to catch the tree before it completely toppled over. Despite their quick reflexes, the little incident still shattered many of the ornaments, some beautiful glass ones made in the 60s and 70s. After that, for over a decade, we always set up the tree in a spot where it could be securely tied to the ceiling to avoid any more accidents like that. PS, the szaloncukor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szaloncukor
Gábor Árki
2024-12-09 16:20:16 +0000 UTCI can't watch this and not think of Elaine Benes
William Bryan
2024-12-09 15:33:31 +0000 UTCShitter's full!
Shane Drum
2024-12-09 15:29:35 +0000 UTCI have alway enjoyed the theme song sung by Mavis Staples, little "Ruby Sue" correcting her nervous expression and "Eddie" telling us his "shitter is full" while consuming a beer and a ciggy first thing in the morning. If you're not feeling a little tense or cringey while watching a Nation Lampoon's "vacation" movie for the first time then you're probably doing it wrong... but "Clark W. Griswold" is ever the optimist.
Mojo One Thousand
2024-12-09 15:00:43 +0000 UTCMy favorite Christmas movie!
Joshua Coe
2024-12-09 14:55:37 +0000 UTCRuss was played by Johnny Galecki of The Big Bang Theory. Also, the actress who played Aunt Bethany was a voice actress for the famous pre-WW2 animated character Betty Boop.
BibbitduBois
2024-12-09 14:45:25 +0000 UTCWell I know what I'm watching tonight after work! Or might save it for Christmas eve!
JohnnyUtah
2024-12-09 14:15:58 +0000 UTCThe Snowman (1982) is a must for you and your kids. It's the movie equivalent of Carly on a particularly tender day.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 13:50:05 +0000 UTCI have a troubled relationship with this movie. I liked it well enough when it came out. But then my brother discovered it. He watched it on a loop from Thanksgiving until Christmas and I learned to hate it. lol Then after a couple decades of adulthood and not having to watch it all the time I found I could watch it and enjoy it again. ONCE A YEAR. NO MORE. Great reaction and this counts as my once a year watch.
Mike Gallagher
2024-12-09 13:49:25 +0000 UTCis that English????
Redrum Ritual
2024-12-09 13:14:45 +0000 UTCNo quote has ever related so hard as "And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse!"
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2024-12-09 13:10:43 +0000 UTCIt's all part of the redrum ritual - ba dum tss
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2024-12-09 13:08:50 +0000 UTCAnd Rings
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2024-12-09 13:07:22 +0000 UTCAnd Juliette Lewis, the daughter, was fantastic in From Dusk til Dawn, Whip It, and Natural Born Killers!
Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary
2024-12-09 13:06:26 +0000 UTCThanks.
Redrum Ritual
2024-12-09 13:05:36 +0000 UTCI had a feeling it had been a looong minute since you had seen Christmas Vacation. There’s been a number of times in videos or livestreams where you should have recognized something from this film, but you’ve never mentioned it. You’re supposed to be watching this film every year, and the lines from it should be second nature. ;-) Looking forward to this tonight. :-)
Larry Darrell
2024-12-09 12:53:09 +0000 UTCNow…the holiday season has begun at PIB. It’s just not Christmas time for me until I see this movie and the Rankin and Bass holiday specials.
Dan M
2024-12-09 12:33:21 +0000 UTCYou need to watch another classic if you haven't seen it yet: A Christmas Story.
Andrew Roach
2024-12-09 12:20:50 +0000 UTCThat makes sense, there was one particular shot where I thought he looked exactly like Bill.
Andrew Roach
2024-12-09 12:19:31 +0000 UTCJohn Randolph was also the original Frank Costanza on Seinfeld
Kevin Charley
2024-12-09 12:09:02 +0000 UTCAhhh, so you've already watched it, have you, missy? I believe I see an opportunity here. I am not against the idea of rewatches and I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction, but I cannot allow this to pass without addressing your heinous and diabolical treatment of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - a legendary movie your Letterbox says you've already watched but I'm not having any of it. Truth be told, you're only saying you've seen it because you have a deep prejudice against Jack Nicholson's eyebrows and are still in therapy from The Shining. We all know it. If you HAVE seen it, it was a forced school project when you were about 12 and you won't remember any of it anyway. You've just reacted to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation which you've DEFINITELY watched before, so cats and dogs are already living together in here anyway. Mass hysteria! I say you should take my 5 question quiz below about Cuckoo's Nest, and if you can't answer any of them, it becomes a compulsory reaction. (What say you, Brethren of the Pop??!!) 1) How old is the Jack Nicholson character in this movie? 2) When Cheswick is driving the boat, who does he imagine himself to be? 3) What character did Billy Bibbit play in Lord of the Rings? 4) What tv series did Taber and Martini go on to star in? 5) What brand of chewing gum does McMurphy share with The Chief? C'mon, Cassie. No checking Wikipedia now!
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 11:46:20 +0000 UTCGreat reaction Cassie! Though I'm gonna be honest with you, I barely laughed during this reaction! Don't mistake my words, it's not that I didn't enjoy this or that I don't like the movie, in fact it's one of my favorite movies of all time! The reason is because this was one of my Dad's favorite movies when I was growing up, and you know where I'm getting at! I watched this movie with him every year around Christmas, now I just can't view this movie the same way now that my Dad has passed! Still, I'm really glad you and Carly enjoyed watching this! BTW, you technically skipped over another Vacation movie, this one (in a way) is technically the 3rd installment of the franchise, the 2nd one was "European Vacation" and then after this one is "Vegas Vacation", thought you 'ought to know lol! I know everyone has probably already said this and that, but the young boy playing Clark's son, Johnny Galecki, he's well known for being on the comedy TV show "The Big Bang Theory"! The actress playing Aunt Bethany, Mae Questel, she's well known for doing voice over work, but she is well known for playing the voice of Olive Oyl in the OG "POPEYE the Sailor Man" cartoon shorts and I kid you not, she's the OG voice of Betty Boop! And of course, Clark's boss is played by Brian Doyle Murray, Bill Murray's brother! Anyway, despite not being able to laugh and enjoy this reaction like I hoped I would for personal reasons, this was still a fun watch! Take care Cassie, love and support always, though my Christmas gift for you and Carly won't get to you by the time your Livestream comes up this Friday, I will send it to you when I can, along with copies of the pics I took at the recent Autism Speaks Walk in support for your little sister! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and the family🎄🎁🥰😇🙏🤗😁😉👍✌🌹
Wesley White
2024-12-09 11:25:01 +0000 UTCI left home at 17 in 1981. In 1989 when this movie was released, I was 26 and married -- so I have no nostalgia of watching this movie with my parents who I doubt ever knew of the movie and who (especially my dad) would not have liked it. The kind of Christmas movies my parents put on for me and my brothers when we were kids were Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer (1964), Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (1970), and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966). I like the NL Vacation series. Enjoyed your reaction. So, you and Carly when young (and your family) had an unfortunate Griswold experience with your dog and the Christmas tree lights? Seriously, however, that sounds kind of traumatic. In any case, happy times now. Also, sounds like you appreciate that hosting both your parents and parent-in-laws at Christmas at the same time could be a challenge. Plus, you guys didn't like the messes. I could feel your anxiety. I do think this movie is funny. I am also partial to the first NL Vacation (1983). I have no Christmas movie(s) that I am committed to every Christmas season but I think my favorite is About a Boy (2002). My favorites as a kid are what I mentioned above. Other favorites as an adult are Trading Places (1983), Edward Scissorhands (1990), “You’ve Got Mail” (1998), and “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) (takes place on Christmas Eve). I think parts of “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” (2011) are hilarious. I used to like Bad Santa (2003) ok but will see what I think on a rewatch with your reaction if you react to Bad Santa (2003).
Clay F
2024-12-09 11:22:03 +0000 UTCI believe Hot Shots would have a slightly better chance.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 11:08:17 +0000 UTCWell, you're a delight.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 11:07:49 +0000 UTCAnd ROSEANNE
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 10:18:38 +0000 UTCI'm always amused by Ellen's line, "It's our family's first kidnapping," because it's actually not.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 10:18:13 +0000 UTCHi Cassie, welcome back Carly. I don't know if the two of you know that the actress that play aunt Bethany was also a voice actress. She did the voices for Betty Boop, Olive Oyl from Popeye, Minnie Mouse, and Felix the cat. There more but these are her most famous ones.
Vlad D
2024-12-09 10:16:49 +0000 UTCShoot. I knew that too. I have no idea why I said he was Clark's dad. Corrected now.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 10:13:04 +0000 UTCActually E.G. Marshall played his father in law. John Randolph played Clark's dad. He also played Roseanne's dad on Roseanne.
Katie Jackson
2024-12-09 10:06:40 +0000 UTCRuss is Johnny Galecki from The Big Bang Theory.
Kevin Townsend
2024-12-09 09:56:36 +0000 UTCOne of the grandpas was in "Twelve Angry Men"!
Ben Livingstone
2024-12-09 09:39:29 +0000 UTCProbably my favorite Christmas movie, but it is hard to choose. Still a really fun movie. I saw it in the theater, and I have loved and watched it each year at Christmas since.
Vwlss Nvwls
2024-12-09 09:31:32 +0000 UTCCorrect. I'm hoping at some point to see a reaction to Clint Eastwood's ABSOLUTE POWER, which he is also in.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 09:30:19 +0000 UTCShe also saw him in 12 angry men.
V M
2024-12-09 09:25:46 +0000 UTCP.S. The actor playing Ellen's dad (E.G. Marshall) you just saw as the president in SUPERMAN II, Cassie.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 09:18:42 +0000 UTCThis is the only one of the Vacation movies I saw in the theater. My dad took me to it when I was a teenager and we both laughed heartily throughout. A very, very funny movie. I usually can't let a holiday season pass without watching it. Enjoy.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-12-09 09:17:04 +0000 UTCChristopher Columbus originally was going to direct Christmas Vacation but Chevy Chase is a big bitch diva to work with. So John Hughes had Columbus direct Home Alone instead. National Lampoon's Vacation and Christmas Vacation are terribly overrated. Vacation has funny stuff here and there like putting a dead old lady on the top for the car. I don't see the big deal about Christmas Vacation. People are just so easily amused.
Redrum Ritual
2024-12-09 09:15:57 +0000 UTCSamuel L Jackson too.
V M
2024-12-09 09:15:15 +0000 UTCThe first time I watched this, when Eddie said he had to have the plate in his head replaced because every time his wife used the microwave he’d “piss my pants and forget my name for a half hour or so”, I laughed so hard and so long that I induced an asthma attack. Comedy can be dangerous. Fun, and FUNNY, movie. Love it!
Just Plain Bob
2024-12-09 09:10:23 +0000 UTCI absolutely love that your biggest reaction in this movie was when Cousin Eddie sucked the lime jello off of Ellen’s finger! Hahaha!!
Philip Alan
2024-12-09 09:09:39 +0000 UTC"Surprised, Eddie? If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn into the carpet I would not be more surprised than I am right now."
Rick Rodriguez
2024-12-09 09:08:08 +0000 UTCAhhh. Emilio Sheen at his finest.
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 08:37:14 +0000 UTCYep.
V M
2024-12-09 08:34:39 +0000 UTCI may or may not have seen that one. "I'm your worst nightmare." "No, waking up without my....." Do I have the right film?
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 08:32:59 +0000 UTCHis boss is played by Bill Murrays brother
Night King01
2024-12-09 08:16:59 +0000 UTCOne of the funniest references is in how they mirror the scene from its a wonderful life with the bannister. George likes the imperfection and clark just saws it off.
Night King01
2024-12-09 08:14:07 +0000 UTCSlow down, Cassie! I'd barely got my Horlicks ready for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and you're back with another one! At this rate, you might get Officer and a Gentleman in before the end of the year! 😃
Clarence Newman
2024-12-09 08:12:50 +0000 UTCComing in January, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
V M
2024-12-09 08:08:30 +0000 UTCSo happy to see this. The scene with the lights coming on and someone having to turn on an emergency backup power button is hilarious.
Athan Immortal
2024-12-09 08:06:00 +0000 UTCFirst :P
V M
2024-12-09 07:59:59 +0000 UTC
