Introduction
“A Christmas Story” is a classic movie that has warmed the hearts of millions of families worldwide for over 35 years. Set in the 1940s, the film follows Ralphie Parker, who spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift – a “Red Ryder air rifle.” The film is filled with memorable quotes that have resonated with audiences, bringing laughter and joy during the holiday season. Here are 20 most popular quotes from “A Christmas Story”.
Top 20 “A Christmas Story” Quotes
- “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” – Old Man Parker
- “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!” – Ralphie
- “Oh, fuddle-dee-doo!” – Ralphie’s Mom
- “He looks like a pink nightmare.” – Old Man Parker
- “It’s a major award!” – Old Man Parker
- “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.” – Little Orphan Annie Secret Society
- “Daddy’s gonna kill Ralphie!” – Randy
- “I can’t put my arms down!” – Randy
- “In our world, you were either a bully, a toady, or one of the nameless rabble of victims.” – Adult Ralphie
- “Some men are Baptists, others Catholics; my father was an Oldsmobile man.” – Adult Ralphie
- “Bumpuses!” – Old Man Parker
- “Fra-gee-lay. That must be Italian.” – Old Man Parker
- “My father worked in profanity the way other artists might work in oils or clay.” – Adult Ralphie
- “Scut Farkus staring out at us with his yellow eyes. He had yellow eyes! So, help me, God! Yellow eyes!” – Adult Ralphie
- “Schwartz created a slight breach of etiquette by skipping the triple dare and going right for the throat!” – Adult Ralphie
- “There has never been a Christmas morning, or a trip to the seashore, so gloriously begun as this day.” – Adult Ralphie
- “What brought you to this lowly state?” – Ralphie as Black Bart
- “I have since heard of people under extreme duress speaking in strange tongues. I became conscious that a steady torrent of obscenities and swearing of all kinds was pouring out of me as I screamed.” – Adult Ralphie
- “‘Tis the season to be jolly and joyous!” – Christmas Carollers
- “Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, kiss my a**. Kiss his a**, kiss your a**. Happy Hanukkah.” – Melinda Dillon
Conclusion
“A Christmas Story” is a timeless film that remains a crucial part of the holiday season for many families. These quotes capture the magic and hilarity of this much-loved movie and help us to remember the Christmas seasons of our past. So, remember, ’tis the season to be jolly and joyous, and of course, that you’ll shoot your eye out, kid!