If you’re a fan of the 1989 classic Christmas comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, you may have found yourself wondering about Aunt Bethany’s age. After all, she seems to be quite elderly and forgetful in the movie. So, just how old is Aunt Bethany?
Well, unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question. The movie never explicitly states Aunt Bethany’s age, leaving it up to interpretation. However, there are a few clues that we can use to make an educated guess.
Firstly, when Aunt Bethany arrives at the Griswold household for Christmas dinner, she brings with her a gift wrapped in newspaper from 1983. This would suggest that Aunt Bethany is at least old enough to have forgotten that she was giving an outdated gift.
Additionally, Aunt Bethany mentions that she sang the national anthem at a baseball game during World War II. Assuming she was at least 18 years old when she sang the national anthem (which is a reasonable assumption), and assuming that World War II ended in 1945 (which it did), this would put her age at around 60 or older.
Of course, these are just educated guesses based on clues within the movie. It’s entirely possible that Aunt Bethany could be older or younger than what we’ve estimated.
Regardless of her age, one thing is certain: Aunt Bethany played a memorable role in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and continues to bring laughter to audiences every holiday season.
So there you have it – while we may not know for sure how old Aunt Bethany is in the movie, we can make an educated guess based on some contextual clues. Whether you’re watching Christmas Vacation for the first time or the twentieth time this holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the comedic genius of this beloved character.