If you’re a fan of the classic Christmas movie, “Christmas Vacation,” you may have wondered how much it cost to repair the Griswold’s house after all the chaos that ensued during the holiday season. The answer is quite shocking, and we’re here to break it down for you.
First off, let’s review what happened in the movie. Clark Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, had big plans to create the perfect Christmas for his family.
However, things quickly spiraled out of control. From a disastrous dinner party with his snobby neighbors to a squirrel causing havoc in the house, it was one catastrophe after another.
One of the most memorable scenes from the movie is when Clark finally gets his outdoor Christmas lights to work. As he proudly shows off his masterpiece to his family, he accidentally causes a city-wide power outage and blows out all of his neighbors’ lights as well. This leads to a dangerous ladder fall and a destroyed front lawn.
So how much did it cost to repair all this damage? According to an article by Forbes, the estimated cost would be around $27,000 in today’s dollars. That’s right – nearly 30 grand!
Let’s break down some of the costs. The ladder that Clark fell from would have cost around $150.
The damage done to their front lawn would have been about $500 for new sod and landscaping. And then there’s the issue of their Christmas lights – replacing those would have been about $2,000.
But perhaps the biggest expense was repairing all of the electrical damage caused by Clark’s Christmas lights display gone wrong. The estimated cost for an electrician to fix everything would be around $24,000.
It’s safe to say that Clark Griswold’s attempt at creating a perfect Christmas ended up costing him more than he bargained for. But despite all of the chaos and destruction, “Christmas Vacation” remains a beloved holiday classic that never fails to make us laugh.
So the next time you watch the movie, just remember – repairing all that damage would have cost a pretty penny.