A Christmas Story (1983) Movie Reaction! First time watching!

[@suhey34]

There is a cable tv station here in the USA that plays this 24 hours straight from 7 pm Christmas Eve till 7 pm Christmas day, I watch it at least 3 times

[@Jon66B]

TBS and TNT networks both do this.

[@charlesmills8712]

Where I live they occasionally run it as a marathon in July, calling it Christmas in July.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

They also do it for Thanksgiving

[@pattycarljackson]

I do this same and I can’t wait to do it this year either.

[@TwistedSisterHaratiofales]

We just let it run for the 24 hours.

[@bobriemersma]

"And _then_ they'll be sorry!" That "soap poisoning" fantasy was really on point.

[@georgemartin1436]

"I told you NOT to use LifeBoy!"

[@spacemanspiff3052]

I’m so glad you liked this!!! My Dad and I would watch and laugh at this every Christmas Eve. Now it’s just me and my 3 year old daughter and, while she is too young to watch it yet, we had snow flurries on Christmas Eve here in Washington DC and I held her up to the window next to our Christmas tree and we watched the snow together . . . and the closing scene of this movie popped into my mind and got me misty eyed. There is something so good, and goofy, yet wholesome and Christmassy about this movie that I will always love. It was so fun seeing you enjoy it too!!! 😉👍

[@wrigleyville]

Spaceman Spiff, I wish you and your daughter only the best. Stay safe and be well.

[@LennoxTim]

TBS in the USA shows this movie on a loop for 24 hours straight on Christmas Eve. Many people turn it on and leave it playing all day. I have too.

[@jimballard1186]

Oh, TBS? For some reason I thought it was TNT.

[@bothefallen]

I've done that as well.

[@LennoxTim]

@@jimballard1186 Both are Turner stations, and I think they've done it on both over the decades, but I could totally be mis remembering.

[@jimballard1186]

@@LennoxTim Someone in a comment downstream said both stations do it. Maybe that's the one!

[@wrigleyville]

I have it on DVD. No commercials but I too play endlessly. Best Christmas film ever.

[@bw8585]

You have the best laugh. Ever.

[@Jalynfein]

You can't be serious

[@ltcajh]

Arnold Horshack!

[@Gerelos]

It is so damn cute.

[@matthewdunham1689]

I concur

[@peterbooth1525]

This movie tanked at the box office yet went on to rival such Christmas classics like "It's a wonderful life" and Miracle on 34th street. One of my favorites.

[@bjchit]

It actually made back 6x it’s budget, so it was anything but a bomb at the box office.

[@rhwinner]

This is based on the real lived experience of growing up in the '40's in the midwest of the US...Jean Shepherd was a popular radio show host in the '70's.

[@BruGaleen]

It really wasn't much different from my childhood in the late 60s-early 70's, either. Stuff was SO primitive back then, LOL :)

[@jesserangel124]

The actor who played Ralphie also played Ming Ming the elf in "Elf". Another Christmas classic!

[@jimballard1186]

Is Ming Ming the one who tells Buddy not to call himself a cotton-headed ninnymuggins?

[@jackthenarrator4735]

@@jimballard1186 Yep.

[@jimballard1186]

@@jackthenarrator4735 Ha ha, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing that, you two. I'm weirdly happy I know that now.

[@TheShockninja]

I learned this today. Thank you.

[@ButteredToast32]

I watch this one every year, it ain’t Christmas without it!

[@johnenglish1955]

🤠Peter Billingsley who played Raphie suffered from poor eyesight, so the glasses in the movie are really his. 👍😂

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

It's called "Palmolive" because the soap was originally made with a combination of palm and olive oils. In the scene in the Chinese restaurant, the director didn't tell the actress Melinda Dillon that the duck would still have the head on. Her reaction was real and unscripted.

[@davidschecter5247]

Enjoyed watching you laugh. I sued to live in Cleveland, and the same department store was still there with the wooden escalator. It is probably the funniest Christmas movie ever made -- it never gets old, even after the tenth or twentieth time. The writing is universal -- we can all relate to many parts of what it was like growing up. Ralphie (the actor who played him) is now a director in Hollywood! You're wonderful!

[@lifesabeach2597]

Never miss this one or National Lampoon Christmas Vacation

[@damnimcooltom1]

Every year we watch A Christmas Story, Elf, A Christmas Carol (more than one version), Trading Places, and Die Hard.

[@BlackMetalViking]

In the US you can still get BB guns, however airsoft guns are way more popular now.

[@amandapanda6963]

Your videos always make me so happy.

[@botwitaprice]

I've watched it every year; it reminds me of when I was the boy's age, living in Alaska...

[@smashbro713]

“Oh is it Palmolive? I always called it pöem O’lieeve”

[@leffew2000]

Hi Mari, as much as I love your reactions, I must admit I keep coming back to hear your laugh. I just find it so adorable and infectious. Every year, I tune into TBS and watch the 24hr marathon of A Christmas Story. I also have a digital copy that I play all throughout the year. I'm happy more reactors are seeing this movie and sharing it with us. 😊💜

[@victorsixtythree]

Here in the U.S. at Christmas time there's a tradition that's been around for quite a few years now - two cable channels, TBS and TNT (which, I guess are owned by the same company) will show "24 Hours of A Christmas Story". The two channels are usually right next to each other in the channel lineup and they stagger the start times (so, if on one channel it start at 8pm then on the other channel it starts at 9pm) so you can flip back and forth if you want or just stick to one channel and then when it ends, it just starts all over again.

[@Melissa-wx4lu]

I have to watch A Christmas Story at least one time every year. Usually when I wrap gifts. Since i no longer have cable i bought the DVD so I can watch it as much as I want, whenever I want.

[@mandalore1089]

This is a one day per year movie that is on the full 24-hours for said day.

[@jazflanagan8693]

I was less than a minute into the video and had to hit 'like' just because of your adorable headband! And I know I'll live the rest of the video. 😄

[@rudymarmaro]

This became instantly a family classic. In fact, there is a TV network here called TNT, and every Christmas, ALL DAY, on Christmas, for 24 hours straight, they play this movie. The book is even better, and the author himself is narrating it.

[@tomyoung9049]

this is my favorite Christmas movie. Doesn't feel like the holidays unless I see it each year. Brings back the nostalgia feelings of happy Christmas mornings when I was little.

[@rhwinner]

Suggestion: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - b&w classic.

[@ggonzale69]

To my reactors: Thank you for helping me through a very isolating 2020. Your videos have been invaluable in getting through this year.

[@3DJapan]

I saw it in the theater and watch it every year. One of the TV channels in the states shows it all day long on Christmas every year.

[@AFKeveryday]

i loved your full version on Patreon.. a holiday special watching your reaction

[@wesleyrodgers886]

The father. Carl kolchack!. INS 😆

[@FyberOptic]

I got to see a live version of this movie performed at a local theatre last year. This movie is always such a fun Christmas tradition, so it was fun to see it presented in a different way.

[@shaitanlavey]

I got my first actual rifle at 10 years old (1980). It was a Remington 580, .22 caliber bolt action. I still have both of my eyes, plus all of my fingers and toes. Happy holidays!

[@Huntress59]

There are several movies I watch every year during the Christmas season . This is one, along with Miracle on 34th street, It’s a wonderful life, The Santa Clause 1 and Santa Clause 2, and Elf. These movies get me in the Christmas spirit !

[@donngash1360]

When I was a little kid, one of my classmates actually did shoot his eye out with a bb gun. No idea if it was an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle.

[@DylansPen]

This has been on the must watch Christmas movies since it came out. So funny and it captures childhood so well.

[@heidifedor]

The director gave Melinda Dillan a false script for the Chinese restaurant scene. Her reactions to everything in that scene is completely genuine.

[@Theomite]

Nothing made my dad laugh harder than seeing The Old Man glower at the fleeing dogs and screaming 'SONSOFBITCHEN! BUMPUSEEESSSSS!!!" My sister, however, hates this movie; she finds it utterly depressing. And this movie is extremely accurate to the American childhood Christmas experience, but also childhood in general. So yes, lots of us watch it often around the holiday season.

[@3DJapan]

11:57 When I was a kid we were asked to unwrap and neatly as possible (within reason) so we could try to save the paper and bows for next year.

[@stillaboveground2470]

"Three blocks away, Schwartz was getting his." Ralphie bears false witness against his friend, just to get the bar of soap out of his mouth for a minute. What a great kid!

[@drwho9209]

Its an absolute classic I know you will love, sooo looking forward to your reaction .

[@fritzk3627]

Aw, thanks for reacting to this beautiful classic!!!

[@phantombrakeman4983]

Did you notice that the narrator ( who is also the writer of these short stories) is also the man in the department store that tells Ralphie that the line to see Santa starts back there? Yes, way back then, there were great big department stores where you got just about everything.

[@matthewdunham1689]

Here in the US they play this on cable they play this on a loop for 24 hours around Christmas time. I watch it at least twice.

[@Christobanistan]

This and A Charlie Brown Christmas. ♥

[@Christobanistan]

And in the end he does shoot his eye out, on the first shot. Only saved by his glasses. 🤣🤣🤣

[@barefootanimist]

In Canada, we have a gum called "Thrills," which is said to taste like soap, so most kids know the supposed flavour of your average, mass-produced soap without having to swear. Personally, I like Thrills, and treat myself to a pack at least once a year.

[@saturninhabitant]

FUN FACT: There was a fantasy scene where Ralphie meets Flash Gordon the sci-fi comic strip hero and helps him fight Ming The Merciless with his BB gun. During the 1930s there was a popular serial (short film episodes) of Flash Gordon and that's why they filmed that scene. Unfortunately, the scene was deleted and no footage has been found. And I guess they cut that scene at the very last minute because the actors that play Flash Gordon and Ming The Merciless are still listed in the closing credits.

[@daphneestes8694]

This plays for 24 hours straight every Christmas on the Turner network. I saw it initially in the theater when it first came out. I can practically quote the whole movie. So glad you enjoyed it. 🤓

[@CaptainFettCosplay]

As we call it, "Ralphie" is my FAV. I have Ralphie PJs, an American tv station (well four of them) play this 24/7 from Xmas Eve 8pm till Xmas night!

[@lurkerrekrul]

I know this is a couple years late, but this just popped up in my recommended videos... Yes, BB guns are still made and sold. Some work by pumping them to build up air pressure, and some take small CO2 gas cartridges. A similar product is Airsoft guns, which shoot plastic BBs at lower speeds. Some work by being "cocked", and some take batteries to produce the air pressure via a motor. Some of them can even shoot "full auto", meaning that as long as you hold down the trigger, a stream of BBs will shoot out at a fairly high rate. Generally, there aren't any/many restrictions on who can own BB guns and Airsoft guns, however some states in the US treat them as actual weapons if someone is carrying them outside their property. "Carry" in this case can even mean transporting them to another location. In such cases, the person transporting them must observe the laws governing the transportation of actual guns (generally unloaded with the gun and ammo in separate compartments of the car.

[@noraleeonawa6250]

I was working AR Hitler's when this was filmed. The parade scenes included local residents dressed in the time period clothes. It was great!!

[@clevoadam]

Where I live (Medina Ohio), there is a Christmas museum (Castle Noelle) that has a replica Santa slide just like this movie. Medina is about 40 minutes drive from the Christmas Story House (the one used to film the movie, and is now a museum for the movie).

[@victorsixtythree]

7:25 - I'm going to call it "pal-mo-leev" from now on.

[@shainewhite2781]

Every adult: "You'll shoot your eye out, kid". Ralphie: 😱😩😟😟☹️, poor kid. You feel his pain every time they tell him that.

[@blowba]

We love your reactions Mari! Keep it up!

[@telemperor]

I got a set of those pj's for Christmas 2 years ago from my 8 y.o.friend. I took a "sexy" pic in front of the fireplace last Christmas for Twitter to celebrate 500 followers.

[@oneisnone7350]

It’s A Wonderful Life is the best Christmas movie.

[@reddhead2948]

No this is

[@michaelrunnels7660]

This was written by a Canadian about Christmas when he was little.

[@germains79]

Have you seen It's a Wonderful Life 1946 classic Christmas movie? Just wondering I would love to see your reaction to it. Happy Holidays!

[@gatroy13]

Really enjoyed this video Mari Really perfect reaction and commentary. Christmas was really like this in so many homes decades ago. No TV just radio programs to listen to and use yuor imagination. Going to the stores and looking at the Christmas toys displays. Decorating the tree. This movie brings back many memories. So Mari, ask Santa for a pink bunny suit like Ralph's . You really lifted my spirits watching this. Thank you and stay safe. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ridleysaria]

Christmas Story is my favorite Christmas movie. It’s just so cute. Glad you enjoyed it and that you’re happy doing the reactions. You have a nice, positive energy I enjoy watching.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

I had a German boss once who called it "PALMA-liv". There was also a plant store in town called "Grassland". She asked me if I knew where it was and I misunderstood her and said "Memphis". 🤣

[@dwb041]

Ok young lady, once again I love watching your reaction. This was the third one that I watched today and I guess I'm gonna binge watch some more.

[@realcourte]

Eating my mash pototoes while seeing this :) Merry Christmas ALL!

[@shawnwacek6791]

This movie is awesome you left super hardcore but it was hilarious to watch you reaction laughing to the parts that are funny in this movie bunny suit best part

[@matthewhagan1794]

It's an American classic there is a TV Station called TBS that will Play it 24 hours straight on Christmas day

[@shoddyworkmanship4934]

The director of this movie, Bob Clark, made two great movies, and both were Christmas movies: this one and Black Christmas. Black Christmas is a classic horror movie, but if you watch it MAKE SURE you see the 1974 version directed by Bob Clark and not either of the two "remakes".

[@rainydaydreamawy]

All of the exterior shots were filmed in Cleveland, OH. The house where it was filmed is now a museum dedicated to the film available to tour year round. I went years ago and at the end of the tour the guide announced there was a special guest present and out came the adult who played younger brother Randy as a child actor. He was eating a sandwich in a bathrobe and was clearly living at the house. I dont think time had been kind to Randy.

[@ronaldjeffrey8712]

At the museum gift shop you can buy Leg Lamps, Pink Bunny Pajamas, and Red Ryder B-B guns as well as Tee-shirts and all the usual stuff.

[@hippiechic6772]

Marijchu I really like your reaction to "Christmas Story" very much .I am happy that you enjoyed this movie :) Thank you for your channel . I hope you had a Merry Christmas . I look forward to more of your reactions :)

[@kyolicious]

I don't know if this is still the case, but when I was a kid there was always a channel that would run this movie all day on repeat. So I probably saw it at least once a year until I moved out and didn't have cable anymore.

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

Sorry to bother you, but I hope you get back to making videos. I like the videos you've done and it's pretty interesting to hear about someone elses life. Oh yeah, you look good in your glasses too, they fit you very nicely.

[@kyolicious]

Thanks - I’ve meant to make videos this year, but it’s always an issue of time and also the terrible lighting and lack of space in my apartment. I’m moving soon, so my hope is that I’ll make a nice space with decent lighting and finally get back to vlogging, and also get started on another video project I’ve been meaning to work on for some months now (talking about books).

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

@@kyolicious I'm sorry. I understand this year has been difficult and very stressful. I hope I'm not adding to that stress. I simply was curious and wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your content.

[@kyolicious]

@@My-Name-Isnt-Important No worries. I’ve been telling myself that I need to make an effort to do a lot more next year to make up for the black hole that this year was. More reading, more art, and hopefully more videos. 👍

[@smedleybutler1969]

I have a Red Ryder in my garage I got 50 years ago and I still use it kids never really grow up!

[@rlevitta]

You can still get the Daisy Red Ryder BB gun in the US. There's even a model with a compass and "this thing that tells time" - actually a sundial.

[@ariochiv]

I don't know if they still do it, but the TBS channel used to play this movie over and over for 24 hours every year on Christmas. Yes, it's a classic that we re-watch often. Together with It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.

[@sharongallegos1726]

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[@aatragon]

I don't know about anyone else, but when I was a kid, my mother did indeed wash my mouth out with soap. Lifebuoy. Keep it up; your reactions are delightful, and cause me to enjoy these movies anew though fresh eyes.

[@corinelane5661]

My all time favorite Christmas movie! Loved it!

[@DraylianKaiju-zy7nc]

Yeah no matter what time of year it is...this movie is an absolute treat 😁😀😊🎅🎄 And your accent is adorable too btw 😊🤗

[@kennethstevenson4817]

The kid that played Ralphie is the Producer of Ironman.

[@crossbones13]

Mari, I believe you can really pull off that kid with the goggles in line to see Santa costume for Halloween! I think that would be cool!

[@blowba]

There probably was a time when some department stores somewhere that had a giant slide with Santa, but that was way before my time. By the time I was born department store Santas were gone in favor the mall Santa. At this time there were no malls. There were giant spectacular department stores that were stand alone structures usually in a downtown and or on a main street. The architecture was usually pretty nice and they were usually regional. As far as I know there were no national chain department stores at the time.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Oh I definitely watch it every year, multiple times lol

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

I bet your Christmases will not be the same after watching this classic.

[@Christobanistan]

I have a funny parallel to this. My two brothers and I wanted Rambo knives, which were these big, razor sharp knives. Of course, our mom was totally opposed, but on Christmas morning there they were, our dad (like in this movie) had overriden her veto. So we 3 boys went to the store w/ our dad later in the day and the first thing we do is start flailing the knives about, and my brother seriously cuts into my hand and I have to walk into the store to find my dad. He takes one look at the huge amount of blood and says "of course!" 😂 Swear to god, true story. I didn't get to see my mom go off on him or hear him have to tell her what she predicted would happen immediately happened, but dang I bet it was hilarious. I covered up for my little brother and claimed I did it myself trying to sharpen the knife. I kept the secret for 20 years before I told everyone and all the girls were like, "yeah, we figured it was something like that." 😊 But you have to cover for your sibs, of course!

[@daynacooper1163]

Best movie ever ralphie flick and Schwartz are bff randy is so cute it is my favourite movie of all time

[@zairac2564]

Mary: Not busted, you're alright. One second later... Mary: Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

[@llorona7847]

My family def watched this every year, although I may be the only one that’s really nostalgic about it lol

[@SWE87HS]

Always nice with a new video.👍

[@stevesilsby5288]

This is my hands-down favorite Christmas movie, with "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Die Hard" close behind. I have a fill size leg lamp at home and a string of leg lamp tree lights too.

[@richardlong3745]

If you go to Google Maps and type in "The Christmas Story House" it will show you the house in Cleveland Ohio that was used for this movie. It's now a tourist attraction for the city of Cleveland Ohio.

[@WarewolfThereWolf]

Your reaction was fantastic.

[@joeymac3777]

This movie, as well as Home Alone is one i watch every year. Sometimes, thanks to my 5 year old son, i watch this one and Home Alone in the summer as well. Even then, they're still great movies. This movie was filmed, in part in the city I live in, Cleveland, Ohio USA. The other part was Ontario, Canada. The house that the family lives in in this film is in Cleveland, Ohio and is open for tours year round.

[@cyatic]

Plays 24 hours a day on Christmas. This year it was one two channels all day and night.

[@3DJapan]

10:16 I've seen Santa at the mall before but never anything that big!

[@starlord5032]

This was my fave christmas movie.

[@3DJapan]

12:50 They still make them but I don't know if they're that popular anymore. About 15 years ago my friend bought one that we shot in my back yard. He ended up returning it though (he does that a lot 😂).

[@Mviews-hb4ib]

I’d love to hear your voice in your language one time. Maybe react to a previous reaction to just the title screen . So we can hear you :) luv England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Mviews-hb4ib]

Or if you want to be even more amazing to one person you could say “ hello rosie in Scotland! Your daddy loves you very much in England and always will. I love you x”

[@Mviews-hb4ib]

One year I have had no contact with her because of this cough thing going on :(

[@tomchesley2604]

I was a picky eater and my dad didn't give a poop about my tastes....We went toe to toe over a bowl of pea soup one time...I sat there foe hours...there was no way I was eating that green goop.

[@sean-ew2qv]

Happy Holidays!!!

[@lokiodinson2326]

They still make Red Rider BB guns. My dad got me one for Christmas when I was in high school.

[@falconeer]

My favorite Christmas movie

[@robertjewell9727]

I have 3 favorite Christmas movies: A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and Remember the Night. I know holiday season is nearly over, but if you haven't seen them you must do a recording PLEASE. (Die Hard is not really a Christmas movie. 😄)