National Lampoon's Vacation

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=110 BGCOLOR="#CCFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="040506e1egerbq.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Matty A</B></FONT><B> </B><B> </B><B> </B><B> </B><B> </B><B>|    </B><B> </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Matty A"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div>                                                   </div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#339900" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="25464880.jpg" border=0 width="100" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=370 BGCOLOR="#99CC00" TEXT="#080000"> <div> National Lampoon's Vacation</div> <div>  <A NAME="one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>One of the funniest movies ever! MUCH better than its immediate and newest sequels (<U>European</U> and <U>Vegas</U>). This one is a keeper. It is an honest comedy classic, and is still funny after years of watching it. What the hell is wrong with you if you have not seen this film yet? Also see <U>National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation</U>.</div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#trivia" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Trivia</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#question" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Question</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#quotes" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Quotes</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#answer" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Answer</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#recommendations" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Recommendations</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#technical_stuff" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Technical Stuff</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="trivia"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><U>Trivia:</U></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scripted with Disneyland as the Griswold's destination, but Disney objected, pointing out that they are open 365 days a year.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The theme park that served as Wally World was actually Six Flags Magic Mountain. The roller coaster referred by Clark as the "Screamie Meemie" is actually called "Revolution" and was the first roller coaster to have a 360 degree vertical loop.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The "Family Truckster" is a modified Ford Crown Victoria wagon. It was based on what have been called two of the ugliest cars of all time, the Dodge Aspen and the Plymouth Volare.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Back to top of page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="question"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><U>Question:</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > How much money does Aunt Edna have in her purse? </FONT>(answer at bottom of page)<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >:</FONT></div> <div>      a) $0.11</div> <div>      b) $11.00</div> <div>      c) $0.00</div> <div>      d) $0.47</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Back to top of page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="quotes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><U>Quotes:</U></div> <div> Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Could I do your back, honey?</FONT></div> <div>  Ellen:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > I've already done my back.</FONT></div> <div> Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Could I do your front?</FONT></div> <div>  Ellen:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Go do your own front.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Cousin Vicki:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > I'm going steady, and I French kiss.</FONT></div> <div>          Audrey:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > So? Everybody does that.</FONT></div> <div> Cousin Vicki:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Yeah, but Daddy says I'm the best at it.</FONT></div> <bR> <div>  Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Real tomato ketchup, Eddie?</FONT></div> <div> Eddie:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Oh, nothing but the best.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Eddie:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > How do you like yours, Clark?</FONT></div> <div>  Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Oh, medium rare, a little pink inside.</FONT></div> <div> Eddie:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > No, I mean your bun.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Aunt Edna:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Why don't you just ask him for the money, Eddie? He sure as Hell can't take a hint.</FONT></div> <div>          Eddie:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Well, I didn't want to ask you, Clark, you know, but could you maybe spare a little extra cash?</FONT></div> <div>           Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Sure, Eddie, how much do you need?</FONT></div> <div>          Eddie:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > About fifty-two thousand dollars.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >           Ellen:</FONT> I honestly don't think we're going to find the Grand Canyon on this road.</div> <div>           Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Jesus, it's only the biggest goddamn hole in the world.</FONT></div> <div> Aunt Edna:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Clark, watch your language!</FONT></div> <div>           Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Make that the second biggest.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Cop:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Do you know what the penalty for animal cruelty is in this state?</FONT></div> <div> Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > No, sir, I don't.</FONT></div> <div> Cop:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Well... it's probably pretty stiff.</FONT></div> <bR> <div>      Ellen:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > I think I broke my nose.</FONT></div> <div>    Rusty:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > I stabbed my brain.</FONT></div> <div> Audrey:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > I just got my period.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> I don't give a frog's fat ass who went through what. We need money! Hey, Russ, wanna look through Aunt Edna's purse?</div> <div>      ~Clark W. Griswold</div> <bR> <div> Mechanic 1:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Ain't never seen anyone so shit-all stupid as you driving off that road. You musta got manure for your brains.</FONT></div> <div>             Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Yeah, well, we're from out of town. How much do we owe?</FONT></div> <div> Mechanic 2:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > All of it.</FONT></div> <div>             Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > C'mon, seriously. How much do we owe?</FONT></div> <div> Mechanic 2:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><Waving a wrench><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > I said all of it, boy.</FONT></div> <div>             Clark:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > What does your sheriff think of your business practices?</FONT></div> <div> <Mechanic 2 laughs and shows his sheriff's badge></div> <bR> <div> I think you're all fucked in the head. We're ten hours from the fucking fun park and you want to bail out. Well I'll tell you something. This is no longer a vacation. It's a quest. It's a quest for fun. I'm gonna have fun and you're gonna have fun. We're all gonna have so much fucking fun we'll need plastic surgery to remove our goddamn smiles. You'll be whistling 'Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah' out of you're assholes! I gotta be crazy! I'm on a pilgrimage to see a moose. Praise Marty Moose! Holy Shit!</div> <div>      ~Clark W. Griswold</div> <bR> <div> Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.</div> <div>      ~Lasky, Guard at Walleyworld</div> <bR> <div> Well, somebody better explain, or there'll, uh... there'll be a lot of explaining to do.</div> <div>      ~Roy Walley</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Back to top of page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="answer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><U>Answer</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >: a</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Back to top of page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="recommendations"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><U>Recommendations:</U></div> <div> <U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation</U></div> <div> <U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">National Lampoon's Animal House</U></div> <div> <U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Caddyshack</U></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Back to top of page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="technical_stuff"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><U>Technical Stuff:</U></div> <div>        Starring:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Imogene Coca, and Eddie Bracken</FONT></div> <div> Directed By:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Harold Ramis</FONT></div> <div>   Written By:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > John Hughes</FONT></div> <div>          Genre:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Comedy</FONT></div> <div>          Rating:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > R</FONT></div> <div>       Runtime:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > 98</FONT></div> <div>             Year:<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > 1983</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#one_of_the_funniest_movies_ever" TITLE="National Lampoons Vacation"><U>Back to top of page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> ----------</div> <bR> <div> <B>Back to </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Movie Page"><U><B>Movie Page</B></U></A></FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>