What was cousin Eddie's gift to Clark?
He kidnaps Clark's boss, gags him, then presents him to Clark as a gift (complete with a big red bow on his chest) in one of the funniest scenes in any of the National Lampoon movies. As insane as Cousin Eddie's gift is, it's also incredibly heartfelt, and even Clark realizes the depth of his affections.
Why does cousin Eddie wear a Dickie at Christmas?
For a man who wears clearly visible dickies with his holiday sweaters and powder blue tuxedos to Christmas dinner, the line speaks to Cousin Eddie's peculiar sense of vanity, while also being the sort of off-handed Christmas Vacation quote that lives rent-free in fans' heads.
What does cousin Eddie and Snot do with the bones?
The only person seemingly enjoying himself is Cousin Eddie and Snot, who's busy helping himself to bones underneath the table, one of which gets stuck in his throat.
What does cousin Eddie look like in his RV?
The sight of Cousin Eddie emptying the waste tank of his RV on a brisk winter's morning has become almost as synonymous with Christmas as Santa Claus himself. Clad in a grey robe, a dark green trapper hat, with a beer in hand and a cigar sticking out of his mouth, his outfit is as iconic as the red suit.
What does Cousin Eddie say to Clark?
When Clark asks what this means for the kids, Cousin Eddie responds, "His kids can fend for themselves," completely missing the point. Not wanting to be a Grinch, Clark promises Eddie he'll honor his Christmas list because he's family.
Why is Cousin Eddie so upbeat?
There's not a lot of reasons most families would tolerate someone as loathsome and uncouth as Cousin Eddie, except that he's perpetually upbeat, and because he doesn't have a lot of material possessions, he appreciates even something as innocuous as a subscription to a jelly of the month club. In many ways, Cousin Eddie teaches Clark the true meaning of Christmas.
Why does Cousin Eddie fall short?
The Griswolds suspect that Cousin Eddie doesn't have enough money to give his kids a bountiful Christmas, and they pledge to help. His excuse for falling financially short during the holiday season? Giving his money to a televangelist in the midst of an adulterous affair.
What does Eddie think twice about parking an eyesore in the middle of Clark's affluent neighborhood?
Eddie doesn't think twice about parking an eyesore in the middle of Clark's affluent neighborhood, and the RV becomes–much like Eddie–something that Clark has to deal with. It's a harbinger of change and forces Clark to come outside of his comfort zone.
What does Eddie tell Clark about his cousin?
After setting a large bag of dog food down on some lightbulbs that Clark just put in the shopping cart, Eddie leans forward and tells him he'd like to get him something " really nice." Despite his cousin being oblivious, obnoxious, and irritating, his heart is in the right place, and in exchange for Clark's acts of generosity, Cousin Eddie gets him a pretty spectacular gift for Christmas.
What happened to Cousin Eddie's head?
After the government plate in Cousin Eddie's head kept responding negatively to Catherine's use of the microwave, the VA had to replace the piece of metal with something plastic . As he warns Clark, it isn't very strong, and might not withstand the effects of sledding down a steep hill and possibly crashing.
What is Randy Quaid's meaning?
Randy Quaid's raucous redneck character has become an unlikely but beloved bastion of cheer at a time of the year when the true meaning of the holidays can be overshadowed by avarice and spite. Whether he's emptying a chemical toilet in the middle of the street or regaling his family with stories about the metal plate in his head, his quotes are guaranteed to make the holidays merry and bright.