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GoobyPls
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GoobyPls

Just rewatched National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Way less funny than I remembered. Not just because the humor is dated, but just because a lot of it was really dumb in the first place. Especially the physical comedy. Like the sledding sequence, for instance, or the drive to get the tree. Probably doesn't help that Chevy Chase is so unlikeable here. And it's not like I've lost my taste for 80's comedy. I rewatched original Ghostbusters recently, and that still mostly holds up.
Posted: 12/18/2023 at 05:33 PM ET

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Just rewatched National Lampoons Christmas Vacation ◄
GoobyPls • 12/18/23 05:33 PM ET
"Save the neck for me, Clark"**
KfgsHokie • 12/19/23 02:04 PM ET
Chase is a tool**
DarylS • 12/19/23 01:47 PM ET
Grandma reciting Pledge of Allegiance when told to pray always cracks me up**
Hokester • 12/19/23 08:49 AM ET
& Christmas bonus of Jelly of the Month Club instead of money for a pool**
Hokester • 12/19/23 08:50 AM ET
Wearing my Blackhawks 00 Griswold sweater at work today
Happy Dog • 12/19/23 06:44 AM ET
I like it but I am a moron like Mr Griswold.
OrlandoHokie • 12/19/23 12:38 AM ET
"Can I Refill Your Eggnog For You? Get You Something To Eat?
VTMONEY94 • 12/18/23 09:07 PM ET
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas,
WuhBuh-DC_Hokie • 12/18/23 08:56 PM ET
Wrong! Pic inside **
Spudnut • 12/18/23 08:41 PM ET
I think that can be said for most "stupid humor" movies.
MP4VT2004 • 12/18/23 08:39 PM ET
Cousin Eddie in a robe outside and shopping with Clarke priceless **
StautonHokie • 12/18/23 07:49 PM ET
Wow you are a Scrooged!**
Major Kong • 12/18/23 06:44 PM ET
…it’s just best to let him finish**
chumley • 12/18/23 07:54 PM ET
TWSS**
RhinoVT • 12/18/23 09:16 PM ET
I'm with you. I think it's the worst of the big 4 Vacation movies
ModerateHokie • 12/18/23 06:35 PM ET
Would you like that Coke in the can? "No, I'll have it right here."**
KCHokie2 • 12/18/23 08:58 PM ET
Two great scenes: fried cat and the tree blowing out the windows**
TomTurkey • 12/18/23 07:03 PM ET
Same order I'd have them in
GoobyPls • 12/18/23 06:49 PM ET
Scrooge? That you?**
GreenvilleVT • 12/18/23 06:34 PM ET
I’ve watched it probably 6-7 times already the past month…
vthokieq • 12/18/23 06:09 PM ET
Yep. We’ll watch several times over the next few days. One of my favorites.**
reestuart • 12/18/23 08:36 PM ET
It’s a classic based on the mall scene and the pool fantasy sequence alone.**
GreenvilleVT • 12/18/23 06:35 PM ET
one of my proudest moments as a father was when my son learned to recite
reestuart • 12/19/23 09:08 AM ET
Fried cat and tree blowing out the windows
TomTurkey • 12/18/23 07:17 PM ET
Bend over and I’ll show you. **
GreenvilleVT • 12/18/23 10:12 PM ET
Why’s the carpet all wet, Todd???**
reestuart • 12/18/23 08:37 PM ET
I don't know, Margo**
WuhBuh-DC_Hokie • 12/18/23 08:53 PM ET
Our favorite holiday film, its look at corporate life is spot on **
WestyHokie • 12/18/23 06:05 PM ET
well if you know every line ..... **
bigbadbird • 12/18/23 06:04 PM ET
So you are saying it is NOT the gift that just keeps on giving**
turkeywinghokie • 12/18/23 05:49 PM ET
Ha. I haven't seen it since I was a kid, threw the trailer on last week
Hurley09 • 12/18/23 05:44 PM ET
I guess you didn't get a Christmas bonus this year,**
vthhhi • 12/18/23 05:37 PM ET