You're referring to the infamous "Quotes on Christmas Vacation" meme!
For those who may not be familiar, the meme is based on a scene from the 1989 holiday classic film "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," where Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) is frustrated with his family and yells out a string of exasperated quotes.
The meme typically involves taking a screenshot or clip of this scene, often accompanied by humorous captions or comments that poke fun at the relatable struggles of the holiday season. The quotes themselves have become iconic and are often used to express frustration, annoyance, or general chaos surrounding Christmas celebrations.
Some common examples include:
1. "I'm as foggy as Yuma on a cold January morning!"
2. "Squirrel! Squirrel! Ah, screw it!"
3. "Oh, for crying out loud!"
4. "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night... Ha!"
These memes have become a staple of online humor during the holiday season, often providing comedic relief from the stress and chaos that can come with family gatherings, gift exchanges, and other festive activities.
What's your favorite quote or meme variation?
A classic!
Here are some short quotes and memes inspired by "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989):
1. **"Merry Christmas, shitter was full!"**
2. **"I'm going to have the worst Christmas ever."** - Clark Griswold
3. **"Don't worry about it, I'll just go out and get some more eggnog."** - Clark Griswold
4. **"Ain't gonna be no white Christmas this year!"** - Cousin Eddie
5. **"Cousin Eddie's RV: Because hotel rooms are for wimps."**
6. **"We're going to have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced on top of the Mayflower!"** - Clark Griswold
7. **"Squirrel!"** - Clark Griswold (after accidentally squirreling away his Christmas lights)
8. **"I'm a vegetarian, but I do eat meatballs."** - Ellen Griswold
9. **"If you're gonna make a good first impression, start with a good last impression."** - Clark Griswold
10. **"Christmas is for families to spend together... and by 'together', I mean separately in different rooms of the house."**
These quotes capture the humor, chaos, and relatability of this beloved holiday classic.
A classic!
The "Christmas Vacation" movie (1989) has become a staple of holiday humor, and its quotable lines have been memed to death. Here are some funny quote Christmas Vacation memes:
1. **"Merry Christmas... SHUT UP!"** - Clark Griswold's infamous outburst when his family gathers around the Christmas tree.
2. **"We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced on top of the Mayflower!"** - Clark's over-the-top enthusiasm, which inevitably leads to disaster.
3. **"Elinor, I'm not sure what's more exhausting, planning a party for 40 people or listening to your mother complain about it."** - Clark's exasperation with his mother-in-law.
4. **"This is the most fun we've had since the fire!"** - Clark, referring to a disastrous Christmas dinner at the Griswolds' home.
5. **"Cousin Eddie... is here."** - The ominous warning that signals the arrival of the lovable but eccentric Cousin Eddie.
These quotes have been memed and parodied countless times, often in humorous ways:
* A meme with a picture of Clark's face captioned "When you're trying to have a relaxing holiday season..."
* An image of Cousin Eddie driving up to the Griswold house with the caption "When you know you should've just stayed at the trailer park..."
* A picture of Ellen Griswold (Beverly D'Angelo) rolling her eyes, captioned "When your family is being their usual chaos..."
The memes often exaggerate or distort the original quotes to create humorous situations. For example:
* "I'm not sure what's more exhausting, planning a party for 40 people or listening to your mother complain about it... AND DOING ALL THE CLEANUP YOURSELF"
These memes have become an integral part of internet culture and are often shared during the holiday season as a way to poke fun at the chaos and stress that can come with family gatherings.