National Lampoon’s Vacation The Rewatchables
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National Lampoon’s Vacation

The Big Kahuna Burger Award for Best Use of Food and Drink

Meatless Hamburger Helper; lost lunch; dog-soiled sandwiches; hand-stirred Kool-Aid; Russ’s beer

In the discussion (4)
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  • Hamburger Helper without hamburger is a leading choice, provoking a discussion of what the product actually contains.
  • The full lunch falling off the car because Clark protects the new interior is another choice.
  • The dog-soiled sandwiches are nominated, including Clark using one to attract Brinkley, spitting it out, and Edna continuing to eat.
  • Hand-stirred Kool-Aid and Russ drinking the beer reinforce a claim that this may be the best comedy for food and drink business.