A Christmas Storyhit theaters back in 1983 as a low-budget holiday release.
What is it about this little film that resonates with us all?
Is it Ralphie’s quest for the perfect Christmas gift and his elaborate fantasies along the way?
The unexpectedly hilarious moments (the Bumpases' dogs!
Santa pushing Ralphie down the slide!)?
Or all of the above?
Whatever the reason,A Christmas Storyhas become as much of a holiday tradition as matching family pajamas.
(Even Santa himself warns, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.")
An updated version would have to include a total classroom overhaul.
That is, assuming there was in-person learning at all.
As for the pranks in the original movie?
Those fake teeth the class wears to fool the teacher would be a breeding ground for germs.
Choking hazard?).
Take that iconic scene at Higbee’s where Ralphie finally meets with Santa.
Even Ralphie is intrigued by it.
But watching modern guys drool over a provocative lamp is more of a trigger than a chuckle.
Chinese waiters singing “Fa ra ra ra ra”?
Maybe it’s just as well that nobody’s planning aChristmas Story 2020…yet.
