The National Lampoon’s Vacation series is a comedy film series that follows the misadventures of the Griswold family, whose attempts to enjoy vacations and holidays are plagued with continual disasters and strangely embarrassing predicaments. The series consists of five main films and one spin-off, and features a recurring cast of characters, including Clark Griswold’s Cousin Eddie, played by Randy Quaid.
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Who is Cousin Eddie?
Cousin Eddie is Clark Griswold’s cousin-in-law, meaning he is married to Clark’s cousin Catherine. Eddie and Catherine have two children, Rocky and Ruby Sue, and a pet Rottweiler named Snots. Eddie is a redneck who lives in a dilapidated RV, which he parks in front of the Griswold’s house whenever he visits. Eddie is also unemployed, broke, and clueless, often causing trouble for Clark with his inappropriate behavior and comments.
How does Cousin Eddie appear in the Vacation series?
Cousin Eddie first appears in the original National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), where he hosts Clark and his family at his farm in Kansas. He then shows up in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), where he surprises Clark by arriving unannounced with his family and RV for the holidays. He also helps Clark by kidnapping his boss Frank Shirley, who had canceled the Christmas bonuses. In Vegas Vacation (1997), Eddie lives in a trailer near a nuclear test site in Nevada, where he takes Clark and his family to a cheap casino and gives them bad advice on gambling. Eddie also has his own spin-off film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2 (2003), where he goes on a vacation to a tropical island with his family and causes havoc.
What are some of Cousin Eddie’s best quotes?
Cousin Eddie has many memorable lines in the Vacation series, some of which are:
– “I don’t know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself.” (National Lampoon’s Vacation)
– “You surprised to see us, Clark?” “Oh, Eddie… If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn’t be more surprised than I am now.” (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
– “Merry Christmas! Shitter was full!” (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
– “Clark, I’d like to try to fumigate this here chair, it’s a good quality item.” (Vegas Vacation)
– “I got laid off when they closed that asbestos factory, and wouldn’t you know it, the army cuts my disability pension because they said that the plate in my head wasn’t big enough.” (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
According to Screen Rant, some of Cousin Eddie’s best quotes are:
– “Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?” (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
– “You serious, Clark?” (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
– “I don’t want to be your burden.” “You’re not my burden.” “Well then can I borrow some money?” (Vegas Vacation)
– “The last time I saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it.” (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation)
– “I’m going steady…and I French kiss.” “So? Everybody does that.” “Yeah but Daddy says I’m the best at it.” (National Lampoon’s Vacation)
Conclusion
Cousin Eddie is one of the most hilarious and iconic characters in the National Lampoon’s Vacation series. He is Clark Griswold’s cousin-in-law who often shows up uninvited and causes chaos for Clark and his family. He is also known for his funny quotes that showcase his redneck personality and lack of common sense
