Christmas Vacation Quotes Featuring Bing Crosby, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) brings the holiday madness, and who better to set the mood than Bing Crosby, the crooner whose “White Christmas” echoes through Clark Griswold’s festive dreams? While Bing doesn’t grace the screen, his spirit—and that iconic song—infuse the film with nostalgia. Below are 15 authentic quotes from Christmas Vacation that tie into Bing Crosby’s holiday legacy—sourced straight from the movie—shimmering with yuletide chaos and charm. Every line is pure Griswold gold, verbatim and true!
15 Christmas Vacation Quotes Featuring Bing Crosby
- “Hallelujah! Where’s the Tylenol?” (Clark Griswold, after the chaotic sled ride, evoking Bing’s festive cheer gone wild)
- “We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny Kaye!” (Clark Griswold, dreaming of a Bing-worthy holiday)
- “Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ plays as Clark imagines his perfect pool.” (Scene narration, not spoken, but ties Bing’s song to Clark’s vision)
- “Can I refill your eggnog? Get you something to eat?” (Clark Griswold, channeling Bing’s cozy hospitality)
- “It’s a beaut, Clark! That’s all she wrote!” (Eddie, celebrating excess in a Bing-esque holiday spirit)
- “I’m gonna catch it in the coat and smack it with the hammer!” (Clark Griswold, planning a chaotic Christmas fix, Bing’s calm nowhere in sight)
- “This is the Christmas we’ll be talking about for years!” (Clark Griswold, aiming for a Bing-level legendary holiday)
- “If this isn’t the biggest bag-over-the-head punch-in-the-face I ever got!” (Clark Griswold, when reality shatters his Bing-inspired dreams)
- “We’re gonna press on, and we’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas!” (Clark Griswold, doubling down on Bing’s holiday optimism)
- “Merry Christmas! Shitter was full!” (Eddie, subverting Bing’s elegance with Griswold grit)
- “I don’t know what to say, but it’s Christmas, and we’re all in misery!” (Ellen Griswold, a wry twist on Bing’s merry vibe)
- “You couldn’t hear a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant!” (Clark Griswold, on Uncle Lewis’s hearing, far from Bing’s soothing tones)
- “It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year!” (Clark Griswold, about his jelly subscription, a nod to Bing’s enduring holiday gifts)
- “I’m gonna give you the best Christmas ever!” (Clark Griswold, chasing a Bing Crosby-level celebration)
- “Looks great! Little full, lotta sap!” (Clark Griswold, on the oversized tree, a chaotic take on Bing’s perfect Christmas)
These Christmas Vacation quotes, laced with Bing Crosby’s holiday shadow, are a battle cry for anyone ready to laugh, endure, and embrace the chaos of the season—proof that even a Griswold Christmas shines with a fearless soul.
These lines spark your holiday spirit, fuel your festive vibe, and glow with comedic charm, straight from a classic that remixes Bing’s grace with wild flair.
Which Christmas Vacation quote jingles your bells? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the holiday world together.
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