Clark's Bonus

[@haymaker710]

It was actually sweet that Eddie did that for Clark.

[@FlashEarth89]

Hell yes! Eddie is the reason why Clark got his bonus 20% more too. Lol

[@joescardcorral6946]

Hell yes!

[@coledanczak7502]

for carl** 😂😂

[@daleravic]

This is true.

[@trentonadams9125]

Yeah but it was kinda fucked up though!!

[@tgrfan42069]

clark : heart is bigger than his brain eddie : i appreciate that clark

[@pickles8299]

lol love that part

[@theintrovertedaspie9095]

That's sweet and yet savage statement Clark. Lol

[@shannondavies2405]

If you think about it, Eddie is pretty damn smart. How the hell did he know where Clark's boss lived?

[@napalm5]

@@shannondavies2405 he knew it was melody lane so perhaps he knocked on each house

[@stingerjohnny9951]

@@shannondavies2405 He’s just dedicated 🤣

[@SnakeHiggins]

The moment where you realize just how good of a person Cousin Eddie actually is. 🤣

[@listentothenightfilms]

"Yeah, but Daddy say's I'm the best at it..." Eddie was a creep.

[@SonicandTheTailsbrothers]

Eddie means well. He just doesn't know what he is doing sometimes

[@jackburton6330]

@@SonicandTheTailsbrothers Yea Eddie's a good lad he just doesn't be knowing.

[@10Peter25]

@@SonicandTheTailsbrothers Like Clark said, his heart is bigger than his brain.

[@kmason685]

⁠@@listentothenightfilmsFor years, I didn’t realize that she said that it was he who said that to her, until I watched it again as an adult. That was terrible…🤢

[@waynebrady6878]

He was wearing a blue leisure suit. He was a huge, beastly, bulging man! Hahaha

[@jacksonpaflas4080]

Wayne Brady The plates were from Kansas.

[@petinachambersmcvay8482]

LOLOLOL!!!! "...huge, beastly, bulging..." LOLOLOL!!!!!

[@alesiaalbers6740]

Yea lol

[@beckyhuntsman7174]

She made sure she had on makeup before she found ( the beastly bulging man) and her husband.

[@beckyhuntsman7174]

@@jacksonpaflas4080 yea, he said he had borrowed it from a buddy

[@northstar4601]

"Clark, That's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year long" "That it is Edward, that it is."

[@Hazmatchris13]

I love how Arthur takes a stand for Clark after berating him throughout the whole film

[@petermonteleone8153]

I 100% agree. He broke Clark's stones the whole movie, but was the first one to get his back when he needed it. That moment in the film actually gives me chills.

[@masterchief1992HHQ]

@@petermonteleone8153 yep that’s what family’s all about

[@themanwithnoname2857]

When he stood up from the lazy boy with that Glare I thought "He'll yeah, that's how you get you family's back!"

[@hisdudeness8328]

He looked like he was about to open a can of whoop ass on Clark’s boss. 😅

[@RoosterMontgomery]

I like how indifferent Uncle Lewis is to everything. All he needs is his stogey.

[@stingerjohnny9951]

I love that the Father in-law who gave Clark shit the entire movie, stood up and stared his boss down. Either he sympathized with Clark as a blue collar working man, or despite all the bitching, he truly views him as family and worthy of respect.

[@llarmstrong783]

He has to be tough on him. He is his father in law

[@matthewweikert20]

6:52 Art: That was despicable, mister. That seemed like something I would have done to Clark. I have given him a lot of shit every year. I mean, I hated him. But right now, something deep down in my gut tells me that I shouldn't hate him at all. In fact, I really don't. I love him. I stand by my son-in-law. 6:54 Clark Sr.: I stand by my son. Nora: Me too. 6:56 Russ: And I stand by my father. 6:59 Audrey: Ugh. Whatever.

[@chrisp2249]

Astute observation and yes, I agree!

[@victorm152]

Perhaps both

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

You don’t mess with a man’s salary

[@dogmom2016]

My husband just got "jelly of the month club ," and he cussed just like Clark did!! When the movie becomes real..😤😤😂😂😂

[@alivenkickin799]

You mean to tell me that shit's a real thing?

[@georgewbush6916]

Bruh

[@jacobbadingerq8217]

JELLY OF THE MONTH CLUB. That's genii

[@1luiszepol]

No Way!!!!! Hahaha

[@dogmom2016]

@GoodnightRain 😂

[@blind_summit7410]

"What is it, A letter Confirming your reservation at the nut-house" I Love Arthur 🤣

[@4713Caine]

actually I wanted Clark to get his hands on him because he was such a pisser.

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

LOL @ Ellen’s expression then, all like “Oh, Dad, just stop it!”

[@SeyhawksNow]

That moment you realize that up until this exact moment Clark's been pretty chill about a very stressful holiday season and this is the last straw to let him freak out like this

[@jimmy27paul]

I love the way Eddie just goes and kidnaps him lol!!!

[@DJNX4995]

I couldn't believe he'd have the nerve to do it😂😂

[@marioiacolucci]

+DJNX4995 he's the man!

[@yoniveo4810]

"Facts, no words" (Eddie)

[@BabyLambCreations]

Clark is right. His heart IS bigger than his brain.

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

He was a huge, beastly, bulging man

[@zatchbell622]

I never noticed the significance of Art being the first to stand up before. Art is the first person to stand in solidarity with Clark because he believes Clark is owed a bonus, and what his boss did was disgraceful. Unexpectedly deep character moment for him.

[@billnumber3324]

Such an understated but touching bit of redemption for Art.

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

So good to see Art suddenly have a sudden change of heart about his son-in-law, whom he’s always despised.

[@bombabombom3603]

Clark's outburst is what made these movies what it is to this day. Especially since hearing Chevy Chase was one of the hardest actors to work within these films, it definitely makes you think.

[@emirlsanchos6302]

Trivia: Chris Columbus was originally slated to direct Christmas Vacation as his first film. But he pulled out after learning Chevy Chase would be the feature star.

[@victorm152]

At least he wasn’t Klaus Kinski

[@jennyaldrich7456]

I agree he's also a funny actor

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

He's funny sometimes but personally he's an absolute horrible awful human being absolute awful.

[@Music-tk5oq]

I love his outbursts in all of his great funny movies.

[@ryans413]

Clark that's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year lol

[@jacksonpaflas4080]

That is Edward. That it is indeed.

[@tyrese3745]

@@jacksonpaflas4080 Ellen: I'm sorry. Clark...

[@triciajohansen7124]

So Eddie to say that.

[@TheWopper78]

Bahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! MerryXmas!

[@andrewc1199]

@@jacksonpaflas4080 If this isn't the biggest bag over the head, punch in the face I ever got, GOD DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@auggiebiermann]

"I can't swim Clark" "We know that Eddie"

[@billnumber3324]

As much as I love Clark's rant in the first scene, one of the things I appreciated about the second scene where he confronts his boss is that while he doesn't mince words, he's speaking to him more respectfully than he was in his earlier rant to his family. He admitted that he took things too far, but was still justified in letting his boss know how he felt, and it literally paid off!

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

It probably kept him from a complete Mega - Meltdown, too.

[@DougPoker]

"I have never been treated like this in my whole life!" "I'm sorry, this is our family's first kidnapping"

[@MichaelSmith-nb2ib]

You're fired! And where's the phone? I'm calling the police.

[@llarmstrong783]

Sad part is that it wasnt

[@andrewc1199]

@@MichaelSmith-nb2ib Now hold your wad there, fella! Clark had nothing to do with this, this here was my idea.

[@MichaelSmith-nb2ib]

Alright, he's still fired, and you are going to jail!

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@andrewc1199Clark was the brains ( mostly ), Eddie was the muscle & wheel - man.

[@4catsoutofahotgarage]

It's people that make the difference. Little people, like you. LOL Classic line!

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

I love how the boss's wife acts when she found out he killed bonuses. "Of all the crappy ways to save a buck!"

[@SuperBustyEva]

I really wish more rich people could act like her.

[@10Peter25]

And the way the police chief responds: "If I had a rubber hose, I'd beat you with it."

[@Camel-from-Arabia]

@@10Peter25 lmao 😆

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@10Peter25 A real LEO would be reprimanded OR FIRED for that in real life, probably.

[@10Peter25]

@@DanielAppleton-lr9eqProbably, but this is a movie, and a comic movie at that. I also dislike UDAs (UnDefined Acronyms). Reading your reply, I had to think for a few minutes: What does LEO mean? Is he talking about the Zodiac sign under which the cop was born? Just saying "law enforcement officer" would be better. Even better yet, and using the same number of letters as LEO: "cop". 😉

[@skepticsanalysis528]

We all need an ‘Eddie’ in our lives!! 😂😂😂

[@codyboise9989]

Amen

[@The-GreenHornet]

No, we really don't. You can though.

[@Willverinerage]

"his heart is bigger than his brain" "I appreciate that Clark" Me: XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@mraaronhd]

Clark Griswald speaks for all of us workers who keep getting screwed by the corporates.

[@aliezahjuarez1212]

2020 hit more corporates are falling already except sports

[@AMLCOrey]

I can't complain. I got my xmas bonus this year. We are one of the few companies in the financial industry that made it safe through this year. We even managed to make profit. I used my xmas bonus to buy gifts for friends who have not been so lucky. Especially, two lovely children (girls, aged 5 and 6) will receive from me the toys they wished for. You can't let kids be without an xmas miracle in 2020. Not after this year.

[@epiphany55]

@@AMLCOrey Ehh fuck em. Get a Lambo.

[@AMLCOrey]

@@epiphany55 nah, kids rule. Besides, I prefer SUVs. ;)

[@epiphany55]

​@@AMLCOrey Awww. I'm finally in the Christmas spirit. It takes a while. Thank you and god bless.

[@tspiderkeeper]

this is the most funniest Christmas movie ever lmfao

[@lilyblossom1240]

+TSpider Keeper nothing has yet to top it. best holiday movie eva.

[@dragonfan05d60]

Hell yeah!

[@alesiaalbers6740]

Tell me about it's the funniest

[@bpen76]

What I absolutely love about this is that Clark hates on Eddie so much, but Eddie is still so loving he kidnapped his fucking boss to try and make Clark happy.

[@cjturner2008]

Hell Yes!!!

[@alvexok5523]

Clark doesn't hate on Eddie, they get along great actually

[@Carlhero-ce2xq]

I wouldn't say Clark hated Eddie. If anything, it was more annoyance that he basically invited himself to stay and over his dumb decisions

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

"Man was wearing a blue leisure suit" - funny line 😅

[@ExhaustedElox]

Adding "Where's the Tylenol?" at the end of the rant is the perfect button to me.

[@steveleeart]

So many great actors in this one, probably Chase’s best work.

[@Kingrob30]

The bosses wife description of Eddie is the best part of the movie.

[@somedeerboi]

“He was a huge, bulging, beastly man”

[@mariastewart9820]

​@@somedeerboi 😂😂😂 I didn't see a bulge !

[@williamgallucci9913]

Hahahaaha

[@MWorsa]

The door knocker coming off gets me every time. 😂

[@ginnykilpatrick]

I just noticed that when Eddie pulls back into the driveway, a piece of the RV falls off the back of it.

[@Waffleguy2673]

Why can’t Christmas movies be this good anymore now a days Christmas movies are just like oh we have to save Christmas or let’s save Santa from thanos or some crap like that

[@jessicaslater4243]

Fuck that, someone convince the Russo brothers to get to work on Thanos Steals Christmas.

[@Waffleguy2673]

Good point it’s will be the infinity Christmas

[@ryans413]

Bad Santa the closest thing to this movie we’ve got lots of Christmas movies are family oriented but sometimes it’s nice to watch something bad something not so happy go lucky. Thus is my fav vacation movie then probably Vegas Vacation

[@kathys1285]

Because the snowflakes of today get offended over everything 🖕🏻

[@sashanoghreh7441]

😂😂

[@scottgurstein]

Considering the class-warfare times in which we are living during holiday season 2024...this scene has aged INCREDIBLY well! How many plot lines from movies this far in the past hold SO much relevance today?

[@DCMBClarinet09]

It's a holiday tradition we watch this every Christmas!!! Hilarious!!!

[@alesiaalbers6740]

We use to ,to every time but now we cant figure out how to use the dam remote lol

[@bigjuice7020]

I have a delivery for Clark W. Griszmann.😂

[@wes11bravo]

It fell between the seats. I'm sorry.

[@lordmeme_]

@@wes11bravo Merry chr i s t m a s ! *door shuts*

[@ryans413]

Then closes the door why’ll he was still talking lol

[@mikestock969]

​@@lordmeme_Merry Christmas 😮😮

[@MattProtrains]

4:15 I always love when Cousin Eddie makes that look. Followed by the RV rushing out of the driveway.

[@EddieHawkinsII]

You can practically hear the gears turning in his head.

[@gracestenberg4188]

It's the look that says "lightbulb"

[@mistyoglesby2577]

LOL

[@detroitandclevelandfan5503]

My cousin Joe we all referre him as cousin Eddie around this time of year.

[@detroitandclevelandfan5503]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqvdZmybmbKdsNk 7:40 is my cousin Joe.

[@maddizzydancer]

That's the gift that keeps on giving the whoooooole year. Ain't that shit the truth

[@gearheadred]

That it is Edward!

[@jonseversike]

@@gearheadred That it is, indeed.

[@rickythompson2374]

I've watched this so many times never get tired of it when you need a good laugh.

[@troyconley727]

Me to. Merry Christmas shitters full. One of my favorite scenes was watching cousin Eddie dumping the waste into the sewer lol.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@troyconley727 It's NOT officially Christmas until NLCV airs. Not for me anyway.

[@phillymathguy8142]

When Eddie brings Frank Shirley to Clark's house: "You 'bout ready to do some kissin?". Classic Eddie.

[@caboose.20]

If you look at Eddie when Frank says "Little people," you can see him size up Clark, completely missing the idiom.

[@snois2]

lmao, that is a nice observation

[@dannyalbin7241]

Everyone needs a cousin Eddie in there family. 🤣🤣

[@detroitandclevelandfan5503]

Lol I have one my cousin Joe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqvdZmybmbKdsNk 7:40 I the video link.

[@kayleighbremer1353]

This scene is my favorite in this movie. I like the way Clark called his boss all those names in front of his family.

[@tomprosser8958]

He’d be jailed for life

[@melissacooper8724]

Where's the Tylenol?!

[@Whitetiger187]

"I appreciate that Clark. " XD

[@Ozzman3475]

"HALLELUJAH... HOLY SHIT! WHERE'S THE TYLENOL?"

[@Romanze98]

LMFAO "holy shit! where's the tylenol?"

[@Kotih]

this movie has amusing perspective when ur living in a falling apart house without an income lol, bonus? the hell is a bonus? im glad i have food

[@mrmessiah9069]

So how u living now I bet u wish u can go back 4 years huh lol

[@RickAintStoned]

I can't swim Clark. I know that Eddie.

[@amandadecaire8759]

I think Eddie felt he owed Clark a debt after Clark offered to buy presents for his kids. It was really pretty sweet that he kidnapped his boss for him. Idiotic but nice.

[@90loneeagle]

Shout out to all the people who got SHITTTT this year as a bonus!

[@Shortlady82]

90loneeagle bonus? Ha!!!

[@lynnkanerva4519]

Bonus? What's a BONUS? Never get much, sometimes nothing. SHOUT OUT ! To myself and others who get shitty or no bonus!

[@godsretardedchild1011]

No Xmas bonus at all and I work for a parcel company.

[@joegaito702]

Can't stop laughing god bless you one of the best and favorite funniest punch lines ever to the actors and actresses who passed away my thoughts are with your family you may be gone but not forgotten still a classic to watch at Christmas time love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock way to go !!❤❤😂😂😅 Joe

[@alejandrocasamalhuapa4977]

5:04 He he he! That kick always cracks me up xD

[@MrTsWorld831]

Ho ho ho merry Christmas Clark,

[@crushfan76]

I want anger management classes from Clark, then I want wardrobe advice from cousin Eddie! rotflmao!

[@krisgreenfield7976]

Hallelujah, holy shit! Where’s the Tylenol? 😂😂😂

[@themanwithnoname2857]

I love how his family stood up for him when he was willing to take the rap. Even his father in-law stood up ready to bout it out.😢😢😢

[@joegaito702]

Couldn't breathe and stop laughing god bless you guys one of the best and favorite punch lines ever to the actors and actresses who passed away my thoughts are with your family you may be gone but not forgotten still going strong to watch at Christmas time love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock way to go !! Joe

[@shannonbryan8825]

My Favorite Christmas Movie,never gets Old!❤😂

[@stoneyboyd]

5:32 “He was a…. HUGE… beastly… BULGING… man..” 😂😂

[@mommymilkers4119]

Yearly reminder that in the 1980s the thought of not receiving an end of the year bonus was so egregious that they made it a plot of a Hollywood movie

[@mikeg2491]

It happened to me after 9 years of service and many others longer than me at the company who always got one, we were shocked

[@spiritgirl41192]

HALLELUJAH! HOLY SHIT! Where's the Tylenol? XD

[@skymartinez7726]

Classic 🤣

[@anar8343]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ryans413]

Going to need more then that after a freakout like that

[@420nys]

@@skymartinez7726 and

[@lynnkanerva4519]

@@ryans413 .......l had alot of help from Jack Daniels......

[@josiahquincy2744]

"Clark, that's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year."

[@wuffiousmaximus4808]

“That it is Eduard, that is indeed.”

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

I liked how Clark's father in law, who throughout the movie was being a total prick to Clark, actually stood up for Clark... 6:50

[@MERLYDAK]

OMFG.. this NEVER gets OLD!

[@jasonalbohaire6514]

Hilarious! Great Christmas movie!

[@rhymereason3449]

Funny how cousin Eddie has always been a pain in the rear for Clark... but winds up getting him his bonus with a 20% increase.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

Eddie has good intentions, he just didn't learn about *THINKING THINGS THROUGH* very well.

[@javimartiarena4476]

This is a good tantrum/rage scene

[@justanotherperson9529]

every family has a Cousin Eddy ...

[@10Peter25]

"Every other employee you rear-ended this Christmas." I'm sure Clark really wanted to say something not suitable for even mature audiences, something like: "Every other employee you f***d up the a*** this Christmas."

[@Phinal_Flash]

I really like how Clark doesn't berate Eddie in the final act. Most irate people in his situation would be pissed at their in-law. But Clark understands that he means well.

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

What's funny is as crazy as that are they are an amazing family.. eddies a ride or die Clark going to make sure everyone is good and the rest is just so supportive

[@fatheroffab]

I can’t swim, Clark. I know that, Eddie.

[@jamalsalmaci5962]

Best movie ever Especially this part 😂😆😂 Eddie man legend!!!

[@juliantapia1407]

A healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if you have to hurt the ones you depend on. That's a lesson that several billionaires don't seem to have ever learned or cared to relearn

[@r-urelentlessandunstoppable]

I like how his boss addresses him with different names.

[@superoffended6737]

A beastly -bulging man 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mooglare]

clark was so real for this

[@johnpontes812]

Hahaja uncle Eddie literally goes and ubducts his boss.

[@AMLCOrey]

Actually, if Eddie hadn't actually broken the laws and abducted Clark's boss, Clark would be fucked. His credit rating would be zero. As much as Eddie meant trouble, one must admit this move made a difference.

[@yoniveo4810]

My favorite part, cousin Eddie is the best!!! and a beast to !!

[@loladamonay6612]

5:05 this part makes me laugh!! Eddie kicking Clark's boss in the bottom 😂😂😂

[@pjg19751]

He got his bonus, but let's face it, it would have all been spent rebuilding their house, not on a pool.

[@darthbedlammasterofdueling4519]

3:51 is the funniest part of the film.

[@ninaallen5069]

Love ❤️ watching this movie❤😂 2024

[@LordGreystoke]

It's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year! LOL!

[@robynsweeney2906]

must learn the rant for personal use only! always loved it.

[@gregoryjohnson9652]

Kinda makes you wonder how much his original bonus was when adding 20% made him fall over

[@scottfox7642]

Best melt down ever.

[@Kinglore2000]

"If you don't wanna give bonuses, fine! But when people come to depend on them as part of their salary..." Then it's time for you to get a different job.

[@laurenlongfellow9714]

Very privileged of you 👍🏼

[@MrFTBL2000]

Lauren Longfellow What? How is that privileged?

[@Irishrebel092]

@@MrFTBL2000 because people with the "if you don't like it, then leave" attitude fail to understand that changing jobs is not as easy as just showing up to a different building the next day and have probably never had to work a day in their lives. my company just removed bonuses for management and im losing 2K a year now. yeah I would just go to another company but finding a job with starting pay that's the same as my current salary would be almost impossible.

[@kiranolan7104]

To say he depends on the bonus as part of his salary is greatly exaggerated. He's clearly not poor..

[@kennethfharkin]

@@kiranolan7104 You have no idea how much a "bonus" actually functions as part of your annual income in many companies. At my organization that "bonus" is used to support the family in addition to the normal salary for the balance of the year. This year, thanks to Covid and related issues, my family will be on strict austerity for the next year.

[@francisclause9307]

Randy Quaid is hysterical in this movie. My neighbor up the street had that exact r.v !!! It was all cruddy looking. It makes me think of this movie!!! I love when Eddie tells Clark not to get to excited about his r.v cause they are taking it with them when THEY LEAVE NEXT MONTH!!!!!

[@JSRbowling595]

Clark: (Finishes his rant.) "Hallelujah! Holy shit! Where's the Tylenol?!" Cousin Eddie: "Hmmm...... Sumbitch, I got an idea!"

[@SpreadingtheMuse]

Its Clark's rants that separate the good vacation movies (original and Christmas) from the bad ones (European and Vegas). The inside joke has always been that vacations are frequently more stressful than regular life, and Clark is the every man holding his dreams together by sheer force of willful insanity,

[@basilkarlo1557]

this happened to me unfortunately I don't have a cousin in law with a heart like Edward does :'(

[@nathanaelstasinski9855]

Hope you're feeling better.

[@basilkarlo1557]

Hehe thanks man

[@6ixfoa]

My cheap boss gave us 25$ bonus

[@turdfurgusson]

Hopefully you were responsible and didn't spend the unguaranteed money before you got it.

[@lynnkanerva4519]

Dang ! This movie is one of my favorites. So many hilarious moments it's impossible to pick more than one.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

It is a life goal of mine to be described as huge, beastly buldging man.

[@Ibhenriksen]

Plot Twist: Clark uses all of the bonus money to make repairs for the whole house.

[@brendaleake]

I could have never thought of that many names for someone I really hated in the moment! LOL

[@kl3620]

Priceless!

[@gerondajenkins6947]

Now this is a good extended video, I'm impressed.

[@DrasticFox2004]

3:02 This is kinda serious. The holiday was overall stressful, sure, but that simple kick-in-the-ass for getting no bonus REALLY sent him over the edge. No wonder he finally decided to unmask himself at that point.

[@nickfrost9771]

We just got our Christmas "bonuses" today. We're on our way to his house now.....

[@RoyalKronk]

"Little people, like you" - hilarious