In the end no one could stop Clark Griswold. That’s a wrap on the 12 Days of Christmas Movies as National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation takes the title as best Christmas movie ever according to eduClaytion readers.
A Christmas Story came closest to knocking off the champ but not even Ralphie had enough juice to get it done. The title taker took out a strange combo of Elf and Gremlins to get there. Here’s how the rest of the tourney shook out.
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As you probably know by now I’m more of an It’s A Wonderful Life man myself with Scrooged holding a special place in my gentle giant heart. So thanks for taking out both of those picks in the first round people!
I really appreciate everyone voting and making this a fun bracket to whip through. I think it would be fun to do another tournament in the future with a rotating bracket where each round is held on a different site, a cool twist on the blog carnival idea. Are there enough Easter movies for that? Certainly the Fourth of July will do. I’d love to hear your ideas.
So I’m out my friends but will leave you with this clever clip from goodasgold99 over on YouTube, yet another creative Canadian. This video shows how one of the greatest all-time movies might have appeared if modern trailers existed in 1946. Enjoy!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family, Clay!
Wendy
Thanks Wendy and I wish you the same. After all you are the matriarch right? Take care.
Watching “Nat’l Lampoons” for the 4th time this season now. The family’s over and they’ve been drinking, so it’s twice as funny. And it’s twice as funny for me to watch them, seeing as how I, unlike my bloodline, can hold my alcohol.
And with that…Merry Christmas Eve, Clay!
“What can I say? Except that it’s Christmas, and we’re all in misery!”
Hey that sounds like a happenin place to be. I’m off to the fam’s as well, probably for a little George Bailey background. I hope you’re night is fantastic and squirrel free.
Lit a candle at dinner tonight for the people out there who need an angel like Clarence…
Happy Christmas, my bloggy friend!
Have a Happy Christmas too!
Merry Christmas!
This was a terrific idea, Clay. You’re a certified film bracketologist. Well done.
Maybe best romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day?
That’s a really good idea Chase. I think we should make that happen! I’ll figure out something over the next few weeks.