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As the third cinema in the series , National Lampoon ’s Christmas Vacationuses plenty of references and Easter egg that call back to the first film . TheNational Lampoon ’s Vacationfilm seriesfollows the Griswold kin on their vacations and the mischance that occur along the elbow room . The movie serial is made up of five film in total and is loved and known for its gonzo characters , comedic bit , and repeatable dialogue .
InNational Lampoon ’s Christmas Vacation , sept member visit and continue with Clark and his family . raw family members are introduced , as well as beloved family members who appear in other films throughout the series . With their visit come chaos that ’s sweet and entertaining , with some hijinks reminiscent of the original flick .
10Walley World Mugs
Cousin Eddie and Clark drink from moose head mugs
While having a conversation , Cousin Eddie and Clark drink in eggnog out of soft touch in the shape of a moose pass . This moose is not just any animal , however . It ’s the mascot of theamusement park known as Walley World . Similarly to how Clark wants to allow his sept with a memorable Christmas , inNational Lampoon ’s Vacation , he’ll do anything to get his category to Walley World . Despite all the obstacles that get in their path , Clark was determined to get into the park and have the experience of a lifetime . Replicas of the Walley World patsy have also been sold from various retail merchant in the years since the film ’s release .
9Cousin Eddie’s Shoes
A pair was given to Clark
Throughout the flick , Cousin Eddie can be see wearing fancy , white dress place . These shoes are the exact elan ofshoe that Eddie give Clark in the original film . As the Griswold household is departing and getting ready to get back on the route , Eddie hands over the box to Clark . He then explain that the reason he is giving a pair to Clark is because the last time they ensure each other , Clark complimented Eddie ’s shoe . It ’s likely Clark was being polite in doing so as he tried to hide his dislike of the gift and only wore the shoes once .
8Griswold’s Second Car
Wagon Queen Family Truckster
While Clark is stick in the attic , the rest of the family unit heads out to eat and go shopping . As they ’re leaving , Ellen ask if the syndicate should wait and see if Clark wants to join them . Her father brush it off saying , " He ’s got another car . He can aim . " Although the Griswold ’s 2d car is n’t shown , this line of reasoning reference the Wagon Queen Family Truckster from the original movie . This is the car Clark was given from the franchise before channelize across the state to Walley World .
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7Hawaii
Rusty’s dream vacation spot
An furious Clark , after understand he ’s not getting a annual bonus like he expected , walk out of the firm with a chainsaw . Unsure and uneasy about his dad ’s next move , Rusty state his mother and sister thattheyshouldhave run to Hawaii , as a way to avoid any topsy-turvyness from happening . While Hawaii is a popular vacation smudge , it ’s no concurrence this is the place Rusty suggested . This line shout back to Rusty ’s pet vacation in the original moving-picture show .
6Eddie’s 7-Year Unemployment
Eddie’s unemployed in the original
While experience conversation with Cousin Eddie and Catherine ’s tike , Ellen and Clark come up out they ’ve been told Santa is n’t coming this class . In other words , Cousin Eddie and Catherine are n’t getting any endowment for their fry and the understanding is that Cousin Eddie is unemployed , and has been for seven years . This references him gettinglaid off from his job in the original celluloid .
When Clark pop the question to help Eddie out and get the kids some gifts , require an item or two , Eddie give him a full inclination . This comedic bit is reminiscent of the first picture show when Clark offer to lend Eddie money and , rather than asking for a duad of hundred dollar as Clark might ’ve figured , Cousin Eddie ask for $ 52,000 .
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5Vicki And Dale
Cousin Eddie and Catherine’s kids
In the original picture , Eddie and Catherine have five children , but inNational Lampoon ’s Christmas Vacation , they arrive at the Griswold place with only two . While having a conversation with Clark , Eddie tells him that it ’s a shame the older kids could n’t make it . He then explain that Vicki is at the clinic being cure of Wild Turkey and Dale is get up for his career in the carnival . The character of Vicki makes an appearance in the 4th pic of the serial , Vegas Vacation . However , Dale is never shown in the following films .
4Mother’s Day Gift
Date of the original movie
While looking in the attic , Clark finds a Mother ’s Day gift . The date on the carte du jour say 1983 , which is a reference to the year the original film came out . The screenplay of the film was written by John Hughes and based on a poor story of his and , since its exit , the film has been followed by four other motion picture . TheNational Lampoon ’s Vacationfilm serial is beloved by many , with the first and third photographic film being the most observe .
3Launching Cars
Clark’s confidence sends the car flying
In an attempt to get ahead of a hand truck that ’s driving recklessly , Clark is confident in his power to go them . However , he ends up swerve underneath a semi - motortruck , and to get out , he make believe a quick turn which sends the automobile flying into a field of view of snow . Theimagery of the car engender off the groundis reminiscent of a panorama in the original film where the Wagon Queen Family Truckster also crash . Clark , confident in his navigation acquisition , assures his family he ’s going the right way , but he soon speedily break apart into a " route shut " sign .
2Accidental Deaths Of Relatives' Pets
Aunt Bethany’s Cat and Aunt Edna’s dog
When Clark sound to the living room , he visualise the lights on the tree are off . witness that they ’re unplugged and unaware Aunt Bethany ’s computed tomography is play with the visible radiation , he plugs them into the outlet , lead in the cat getting fry . This is n’t the first timeClark has circumstantially killed a family member ’s pet . In the original film , Ellen ’s Aunt Edna has a dog-iron constitute Dinky . While getting everyone in the car , Clark tie the dog ’s trine to the back bumper . Clark drive off without unbrace Dinky ’s lead and only realizes when an policeman pulls him over and the empty leash is hanging off the car .
1Griswold’s First Kidnapping
It’s actually their second
see he ’s not getting a yearly incentive , Clark develop angry and says he need to cut off his boss ' peaceful eternal sleep and scream at him in individual . Taking his ira literally , Cousin Eddie is hear drive off in the RV and later returns withClark ’s chief bound with chains . Ellen apologizes to Frank saying it ’s the family ’s first kidnapping , however , it ’s really the 2nd time they ’ve held someone surety . The first prison term was in the original flick when they come at Walley World after a long , troublesome journey , only to see the amusement car park is closed for renovations . Clark holds the park ’s security surety , provide the family to habituate the rides .
