In the middle of the holiday season, spend your days enjoying holiday movies in the warmth of your home. Here are a few notable movies you might enjoy, along with memorable quotes from each.
Elf– Who can resist watching this film about loveable Buddy and his adventures in New York? Also, Elf will be showing tonight in EPAC at 7:00. Some of Elf’s most memorable quotes include the following sayings from Buddy:
- [phone rings, Buddy picks it up] “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?”
- “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups, candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.”
- “I just like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite.”
- “You sit on a throne of lies.”
- “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
Home Alone– When Kevin McCallister was left behind from a family vacation to Paris, chaos ensues when two thieves, Harry and Marv decide to rob the McCallister’s house. Some of the popular quotes behind this John Hughes classic include:
- “I think we’re getting scammed by a kindergartner.”-Harry
- “Is this toothbrush approved by the American Dental Association?”-Kevin
- “Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen.”- Kevin
- “He went shopping? He doesn’t know how to tie his shoe and he’s going shopping!”-Buzz
It’s a Wonderful Life– This holiday classic is full of many great quotes, the most well known of which include:
- “Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.”- Zuzu Bailey
- “I can’t fly! I haven’t got my wings.”- Clarence
- “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”- Clarence
- “I wanna live again!”- George Bailey
A Christmas Story-As TBS prepares to play this movie for 24 hours on December 25th; it’s time to brush up on your quotes from this hilarious film about Ralphie and his need for a Red Ryder BB gun.
- “Fra-gee-lay. That must be Italian.”-Mr. Parker
- “I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!” -Ralphie
- “I TRIPLE-dog-dare ya!” –Schwartz
- “Deck the harrs with boughs of horry, fa ra ra ra ra, ra ra ra ra.”- The Waiters
- “You’ll shoot your eye out.”- Numerous characters throughout the movie
- “I can’t put my arms down!” –Randy
Whether it’s the naivety of an elf, the unexpected adventures Kevin faced, the importance of family or the pure insanity of the Parker family, let these four movies (and plenty of others!) bring laughter into your day.
