HISTORIC melt down. LOL!

The actor playing Clark's son Rusty is Johnny Galecki, who later played Leonard on The Big Bang Theory.

3:26 This guy had a small role on the sitcom, King of Queens. He played the role of Doug Heffernan's boss at IPS.

We used to do real trees a lot but they're just too expensive now.

my FAVORITE xmas movie ever

I love Clark's 'rant': "...cheap, low-down, lying, fore-flushing... ...HALLELUJAH! Holy s---! Where's the tylenol?!" Brilliant. Who else could rant that well?

Not sure why the sales scene bothered you so much. The characters being annoying was kind of the joke. This is one of my all time favorites. Still love your reactions.

Watching you, watch this movie, ruined my Christmas mood........and I LOVE this movie.

The actor who played his boss is Brian Doyle Murray he is the older brother of Bill Murray

The why does he look familiar guy was the doctor Hannibal Lecter was having over for dinner at the end of The Silence of the Lambs.

It's called Christmas Vacation because every movie in the series was some kind of vacation.

What exactly was that bothersome about that scene? A middle aged guy saw a pretty saleswoman and made a fool of himself. It's not even just some far fetched comedy-only thing, this happens all the time in real life. Are a few clumsy lines and him slipping his tongue because he fantasizes about her so bothersome?

Here we go again

My favorite Christmas movie. I don't remember ever having a real tree, always plastic or cardboard. As for your reaction to this movie (and yes I have seen the "future" Kay clip) I don't remember in 30+ years ever seeing or hearing about anyone who got upset with this movie or even that scene. Fascinating. Better not watch the other movies in the series. All the movies in the series are called Vacation something. You were really downer. I respect you didn't pretend to like it, surprised you disliked it, but to each their own. Have a nice holiday period and Merry Christmas.

This was a sequel to National Lampoon's Vacation about Clark Griswald forcing his family to take the perfect cross country family road trip to an amusement park called Wallyworld. Much of the site gags and humor, including the annoying cousin and the risqué humor with the sales girl are taken from the very successful previous movie. Kind of guy movie humor. Basically Clark always overdoes everything in an effort to have everything be his idea of perfection but everything always goes wrong.

Maybe you have to be a guy to appreciate the department store scene. I love when Russ (Johnny Galecki from The Big Bang Theory), catches his dad in that embarrassing moment.

Always a real tree

17:09 his crazy 😝 face makes me want to laugh 😆 when, he’s very furious not having enough bonuses from the company.

I have no idea what was offensive about the department store scene. I’ve watching this movie hundreds of times with countless people who’ve also never seen it before and I’ve never seen it get that reaction.

Sometimes the jokes hit better if you start with the first movie instead of one of its sequels. Clark's 'fantasy woman' is a running theme in all the Vacation movies. And you look great in your festive Santa hat. :)

Not a Christmas movie but I recommend 'Uncle Buck" with John Candy. It's a classic.

I've watched this movie every year since 1994, except for the year I was deployed to Afghanistan. It just doesn't feel like Christmas otherwise.

Next time you decide to watch a Christmas movie please watch A Christmas Story. It's a comedy that's right up your alley, made in the 80s set in the 40s. Based a a book of short stories titled In God we trust all others pay cash.

How could you not care about Clarke? He's a loveable goofy family man doing everything he can to give his family the perfect Christmas, despite annoying relatives, and one disaster after another. And I thought Eddie kidnapping Clarke's boss was incredibly creative.

1 real tree and about 7 fake around the house 😁

I guess this should have been called Christmas Staycation.

She must be in the jelly club

Squirrels aren't gross! 🎅🐿

the saleswoman wanted clark so bad she was drooling great scene

“ seems like it’s an over reaction to a squirrel “ ……it’s a fucking comedy what do you expect?

Mine was a fake tree household. "See? This way we don't have to kill a living tree, and we can still make it beautiful. Plus, real trees are a real hassle.. they leave pine-needles all over, and they're a fire hazard."

People laughed so hard at that scene in the department store with the girl. It’s too funny I love this movie. I’ve actually met him And got to hang out with him and talk to him for a couple of hours. You’ll probably be happy to know that Chevy Chase broke a finger when chopping at the reindeer and just kept going lol. Please watch it again with friends and family when you’re in a good mood. If you would’ve watch the original vacation before this you would know that’s how the characters are and John Hughes just kept going with it. You’ll definitely enjoy it more. A movie I think he would definitely appreciate for Christmas time is called The Ref with Dennis Larry and Kevin Spacey

What a joyful human being you are

i have a fake tree

Our family really used to be into getting a real Christmas tree but at some point we just went with a fake one, but our current fake tree has the lights already on it. But we still like to put ornaments, more lights etc on it.

Regarding Clark forgetting to bring a saw to cut down the Christmas tree, apparently there was a deleted scene in which they borrowed one from the owner of the tree lot.

im the only one in my family who is not allergic to pollen so we have a fake tree:)

3:45 this part is where I “perked” up

Eh, you just don't "get" this one. This is not a movie to be analyzed.

Geesh, what a Grinch! Refreshing, though, to see a reactor let ‘er rip. You’d likely enjoy the very first “Vacation” film (1983). That’s actually a road trip---Chicago to L.A., to “Wallyworld” (Disneyland stand-in). You can see where many gags in this film came from, as there was some recycling, but it’s more jaded and cynical than this one, as they, of course, must navigate several disasters and obstacles along the way (early ‘80s films had more attitude and grit before the yuppie/preppie go-go glitz stuff began to invade films circa ‘85). Same cast except the kids, which are always different for some reason (Cousin Eddie’s kids also are different, but in “Christmas Vacatio,” he actually talks about the older ones from the first movie, so there’s that). Glad you had grandparents who got along. My parents’ families had totally different temperaments, despite being mostly Italians. One side liked parties and being loud and playing music and all that, and the other side was more reserved and looked down on rowdy Italians. War broke out between both sides in the Great Christmas War of ’79, when the snooty side had it with the party side. Literally had different war theaters all over our house: grandma vs. grandma, aunt vs. aunt. I wish I hadn’t been just a scared, confused 10-year-old because looking back, it would be like an awesome twisted Christmas family spectacle to behold.

If you liked this film then the first one Named National Lampoon's Vacation made 1983 is also a classic one that you should see if you ever feel like it and marry Christmas to you hope you have a good time.

Uhhhhh No tree.

Kay, I just wanted to tell you Merry Christmas and THANK YOU for all the great times you've shared with us over the last year. I tell you the truth, sister-of-our's: it has made ALL the difference. If you ever feel like you're doing something frivolous, I can assure you of the opposite. You are keeping me sane and grounded and giving us sanctuary from the onslaught of bad news. I never know what you're going to react to next - which I love! It can be "City Lights".....or it can be "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"! All the best to you, friend, and I can't wait to see what the new year brings for you and your channel!! THANK YOU, KAY! AND MERRY CHRISTMAS! :D

I have a fake tree I would love a real one but the mess and the fact that I have a dog so fake is best for me.

Merry Christmas Kay. You look great in your Christmas hat.

I have no problem with reaction videos turning into roasts. Feels like Mystery Science 3000.

Grew up in a fake tree family. I wonder what that says about us. Not my favorite of the Vacation films, but it's one of those movies that is constantly playing in the background during Christmas time, like Home Alone. Both written by John Hughes by the way. Merry Christmas, Kay.

I'd be curious to see a re-watch next year since you found a lot more humor in it while editing. Maybe just skip that one scene if you must.

Next Year... Die Hard 2. Not as Chrismassy as the first movie, but it does prove your theory about icicles. Have a great Christmas Kay!!!

Never done a fake tree, only had real trees here. When I was a kid, we'd actually go out and cut ours down.

In all my years, my family Christmas tree has been as real as Groucho Marx’s mustache!

#Kayrequest Merry Christmas Kay! You always pick the best movies that are special in our hearts. what you do is wonderful and you are an amazing person. maybe next year you could watch miracle on 34th street or a merry muppet Christmas or even It's a wonderful life next year for Christmas and maybe after the holidays you could watch George of the jungle 2 as a suggestion. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that you keep doing what you love and that you keep being awesome 😇👍❣

Thank you for your colorful insight. I really don't like this movie, and I never did when I was younger, although I have seen it a few times. It's great to see your perspective as a young adult who was able to see it for the first time with some more experience. Thanks again.

The SWAT team scene reminds me of something -- I've been mistakenly SWAT-teamed twice, once as a teenager! No wonder I have PTSD 😤

why did that one scene put you in a bad mood?

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You did it... You crazy diva, you did it! You finally did it!

isn't it crazy how liberals have turned in to what conservative Karen's used to be... you can't say funny jokes around them because they will be too offended... just funny to me how things always seem to go full circle...

Appreciate the honesty and the react.

hey no worries! this movie isn't for everybody, personally for me because I did grow up watching it with my father, I thought this movie was hilarious! my favorite scene by far is the sledding down the snow hill, the way he takes off like a bullet, my sides are splitting lol! plus I know I shouldn't laugh at this scene because it's kinda horrible, when the cat gets zapped, I cannot stop laughing at that scene even though I shouldn't! but hey, to each is own, I won't judge you for not liking this movie too much, it won't sway me to unsubscribe from your channel! I've enjoyed every first time watching movie reaction video you've done thus far! everyone is entitled to an opinion, just as long as it's not too harsh or offensive lol! but hey, at least you gave it a shot! since you say you have one more Christmas movie for this last week of December, I so hope it's the classic "It's A Wonderful Life" if that's the case, trust me you will love that movie! nice Santa hat BTW, Merry Christmas 🎄🎁😁

You probably would appreciate this movie more if you had seen the first movie already. Its pretty great.

How heavy is the chip on your shoulder? UNSUBSCRIBED at 7:44's

Thumbs down for watching a really funy movie in such a bad mood

You should check out Jingle all the way or It's a wonderful life if you haven't seen them.

I hate squirrels. Yuck!

Chris Columbus was supposed to direct this film, but Chevy Chase was so disrespectful to the inexperienced director that he dropped out. Producer John Hughes made it up to him by giving him the choice between two screenplays to direct. Columbus picked the one called “Home Alone”. 😉

5:12 well according to AEROSMITH he abused a girl named JANIE

When cousin Eddie appeared virtually everyone in the theater would have known who he was from the first film in the series in which he and his family were part of an important subplot. This is a case where if you didn't watch the films in chronological order, you can't understand the reference. This is also the problem with his fantasizing about women which is a recurring part of the plot in the first movie. This film has far less of it than the first, though this one is in many ways raunchier. The movie is really a cartoon and should be reacted to as such. Worrying about the impossibility/improbability of what is on screen should not be a part of the reaction. We all know when something couldn't happen. We all know when someone should have died. In a movie like this it is expected. The question is, was the scene funny?

Wow. 😂 Offended at Xmas vacation?

That's ok, my reaction to any of the Vacation series is "meh." If you want Christmas slapstick fire up Home Alone. :) Let's see... You've already shown us Vacation, Die Hard, 34th Street, and Scrooged... I'm guessing the last will be Home Alone or Muppet Christmas. Tim Burton has an outside chance.

I Just Happen to Click on to this sales scene . as to your reaction If i may ask you are you married or have a boyfriend? maybe the both of you could of watched this together and you would of felt Differently or fun together . some react differently everybody is different

Merry Christmas to you and those you love Kay. Looking forward to your next reactions in the coming year. Blessings and Love to all! 🎄☃️💞

22:25 "overall, I was a little underwhelmed by it" -- can't fault you for honesty👍I'd say my favorites with Chevy Chase are Three Amigos (with Steve Martin and Martin Short), Spies Like Us (with Dan Aykroyd), and Fletch. The first two are goofy comedies like this one, but Fletch is more serious

I was coerced by 2 women to get real trees (2 different Christmases)... never again.

I agree this movie is like one time watch thing. Its to cheesy and dull at times. And i personally hate the 80s. Im a proud 90s kid. I love everything 90s. Now in my 30s i see these classic film sometimes hold up. Still like your reaction. ( couldn't stop starring at your beautiful eyes)😍

I am sorry the one scene made you mad and you didn’t find the rest of the movie funny. I could tell you were asking a lot of questions whos answers were WHY it was supposed to be funny such as why do all of the gifts look exactly the same. In any case, fun fact… Did you know the actor who played Rusty is the same actor as Leonard from Big Bang theory?

If you hadn't of jumped in I wouldn't have notice you were THAT upset. Chevy is the king of "Middle Class" bad behavior and he always liked to push the envelope. It's okay, you made his point. Classic SNL first class. If you're not offending someone, your not doing your job as a sketch comedian. It's ridiculous behavior. It's amazing how many men don't get how sad they look to others when they fall into that sort of troupe.

Not caring about the characters is literally my problem with so many movies. I'm with you on this one, it does have its moments but it's certainly not a personal favorite.

Get over yourself Kay!

I have a fake tree. We need a Kay edit of this movie without the department store scene. Minus this scene (and possibly the fantasy pool scene that is a reference to "that" scene in "Fast Times..." ), I think you may have enjoyed it more. Either way, it is your reaction, so thanks for your honesty.

This is one of the weaker entries in the Vacation series for me. European Vacation is my fave, but Vegas Vacation has my favorite Rusty and Audrey (they get recast every movie).

The first two movies are comedy gold because the humor and the characters are written well. Here they are flushed out and bringing in different at this movie. You need to watch the first two to get know them especially Clark. Vegas Vacation (1997) is the worst because it's not that funny. So, I could understand you being upset about a scene that drags too long. Some movies are like that and not always keepers. Modern Day movies are becoming more like that and it is sad. But an positive note, got the reaction on Christmas eve and I appreciate your honesty. Hope you and your family have an better Merry Christmas than this family from the movie. And have an a Happy New Year. God bless.

1. When Clark delivers the present to his boss his boss calls him greaseball. 🤣 2. GOOF: The lights outside the attic window don't match the pattern with the resto of the house. 3. My favorite part is when Ellen pulls the chain on the the trap door. 🤣🤣 4. Mae Questel played Aunt Bethany. She was the original Betty Boop, This was her last gig. 5. In the big rant scene the other actors had Chevy's lines written on placards so he wouldn't get his lines out of order. 6. Living next door to them must be kind of like living next door to the Bundys. 7. Fun fact; Chase actually hurt his hand karate chopping the reindeer. 8. Ellen puts her hand over Clark's crotch when they get busted at the end of the first Vacation movie. 9. Ellen is played by Beverly DeAngelo. She also played in "Every Which way but Loose" with Clint Eastwood and in "Hair". EWWBL would be a great first time share but "Hair" would give you copywrite issues. Finally, she has a couple of kids with Al Pachino. Frankly I like her more than the sales lady.😍😋🥰 10. This IS my Christmas movie every year 11. Fun fact: This is the only Vacation where Audrey is older than Rusty. 12. My picks in order: Christmas, Vacation, European and finally Last Wages.

sounds like you need therapy then, if you didnt find the movie funny because you weren't feeling it .with that being said i'm not going to finish watching because your in a bad mood i watch these movies with you to feel good, i'll see on the next one....hope you get to to feeling better kay

I love the film personally but I do agree the department store scene runs a bit long and honestly felt superfluous. I mean other than the pool daydream it had no effect on the movie. So yeah it doesn’t rub me the wrong way but also I could live without it being in the movie.

Still waiting for your answer to my question I sent you on Instagram

I've come to really enjoy this movie in the last few years and love the Griswolds, Clark included, but I think it's totally understandable to find the mall scene off-putting. Culture and society in general is in a very different place than it was when this movie was made, and what was seen at the time as just an innocent funny joke about Clark finding a woman attractive, and making a fool out of himself because of it, now comes off as Clark just straight up objectifying her. That's not the intention, of course, but with the context of today's society, and with people in general having a better understanding of what counts as objectifcation and sexualization... Yeah, ten-fifteen years ago I would've just been laughing and shaking my head at it, seeing it as just another one of Clark's antics, but it hits different now.

The movie did nothing wrong...people like you are the reason for those pathetic trailers before the trailer. Short attention spans and no patience. You took it personally and were triggered on a personal level, not a film-making one.

Merry Christmas! For me, the movie doesn’t start until Eddie shows up.

Not a great movie. Would like to see a version of this with buster Keaton made in 1925. Good job Kay. Merry Christmas ⛄

The first two Vacation movies are a lot funnier and more re-watchable in my opinion. However, this one does get me into the Christmas spirit just from the set decor and cinematography. I think the issue with Christmas Vacation is that Rusty and Audrey are basically non-characters, whereas in the first two (with different actors), half the jokes centered around them. Chevy Chase had to carry this one almost entirely on his own, with the exception of Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie towards the final act, and his shtick gets old fast. Quaid's role in the first one is a lot smaller. So definitely take a gander at the first two, but go in with the frame of mind that the character of Clark is a complete idiot/asshole. One of his first lines in the first movie is "I'm not your ordinary, everyday fool", and you can sense everyone thinking to themselves, "yeah, you're an exceptional fool!" Some people like Vegas Vacation (the 4th one), but I found it to be extremely boring, and I'll never watch the pointless remake of the first one from 2015.

we Gypsies (Roma) aren't fortune tellers. that's a stereotype.

It seems to, you have no sense of humor...

It's definitely a somewhat overrated movie that takes more than one viewing to appreciate

I also found that scene highly problematic, couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching.

I never found this movie particularly funny. Mostly because I don`t like Chevy Chase that much (from what you hear and read about him, he seems to be an asshole or at lest very difficult to work with). But I like that you are honest with your reaction. If you don`t like a movie or think it is not funny, you should always be transparent about it. So, this a good reaction in my books =) Merry Christmas everybody 😀