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Here, Virgin Mary, watch my money please
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But why? My wife will watch it maybe once, she just doesn't understand why I will watch it multiple times in a day. (I'm not totally focused on it though, it just is playing in the background.)
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We make sure we watch Christmas Vacation every year.
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Not to mention bloody tongues, pornography, attacking packs of wild dogs, the destruction of trees, the F bomb, and the perpetuation of stereotypes about women and the Chinese. The scene in the restaurant at the end is so offensive I'm surprised the Chinese government hasn't called our notes.
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The Chinese didn't yet own us when the movie was made. Perhaps they take that into consideration.
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That's possible, but ingrained in me is the stereotype that the Chinese have long memories. You're right though, the Japanese owned this country when that movie was made. I'm glad that last scene wasn't in a sushi joint.
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Well, sure, Asian elephants have long memories. Everyone knows that. They never forget a slight. Like the Chinese.
My apologies to the Chinese. If it's any consolation, I also believe the Irish like to fight, drink, and have lots of children, and young women from New Berlin like to "party".
Stupid stereotypes. Once they're in there, it's hard to get them out.
Kevin
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How have I never even heard of this movie?
Oh, that's right. Never mind.
Oh, that's right. Never mind.
Esox
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Come on, Claire. A Christmas Story? Ralphie, the Daisy Red Ryder BB gun, the Bumpus hounds? On all day on Christmas on TBS? Certainly one of the best Christmas movies ever made. If you haven't seen it, you need to watch it with your kids. It's a charmer.
Kevin
ClairefromClare
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Honestly, no. But apparently I ought to.
On a related note, I loathe that one with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
Esox
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Honestly, no. But apparently I ought to.
On a related note, I loathe that one with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
Frank Capra movies are painful. I always hope Sterling Hayden will show up talking tough and kiss a couple dames.
Kevin
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Honestly, no. But apparently I ought to.
On a related note, I loathe that one with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
IIRC TBS will start airing it on Christmas Eve and play it back to back for 24 hours. It's a good family comedy, right up there with National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Check it out this year if you get a chance