What Is on the Jello in Christmas Vacation?

By Anna Duncan

If you’re a fan of the holiday classic “Christmas Vacation,” you may have noticed a peculiar detail in one of the movie’s scenes. During the scene where Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) is trying to get his Christmas lights to work, there’s a shot of a Jello mold on the kitchen counter with something written on it. But what exactly is on the Jello in “Christmas Vacation”?

The Mystery Unraveled:
After much speculation and debate, it was finally revealed that the writing on the Jello mold says “NIPPLES.” Yes, you read that right! It seems like an odd and inappropriate addition to a family-friendly movie, but it’s just one of many quirky details that make “Christmas Vacation” so beloved by fans.

The Backstory:
The story behind the Jello mold with “NIPPLES” written on it is almost as amusing as the scene itself. Apparently, during filming, someone had left a Jello mold in one of the refrigerators on set.

To add some humor to the scene, Chevy Chase and director Jeremiah S. Chechik came up with the idea to write something funny on it. They settled on “NIPPLES” as a nod to an inside joke that had been circulating among crew members.

The Impact:
Since its release in 1989, “Christmas Vacation” has become a holiday classic that has brought joy and laughter to countless families around the world. And while there are many memorable moments in this film, few are quite as unexpected or hilarious as the Jello mold with “NIPPLES” written on it.

In Conclusion:
So there you have it – now you know what’s written on the Jello in “Christmas Vacation.” It may not be crucial information for your life, but it’s definitely an amusing factoid that you can share with your friends and family during your next holiday movie marathon.

And who knows, maybe you’ll even be inspired to try your hand at making a Jello mold of your own with a funny word or phrase on it. Happy holidays!

Fun Facts:

  • The Jello mold in “Christmas Vacation” is strawberry flavored.
  • Chevy Chase reportedly improvised many of his lines during filming, including the famous rant he delivers after failing to get the Christmas lights to work.
  • “Christmas Vacation” was written by John Hughes, who also wrote popular ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”