If you are a fan of the classic Christmas movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” you may have wondered who Eddie, the character played by Randy Quaid, is related to in the film. While it’s never explicitly stated in the movie, there are some clues that can help us piece together Eddie’s family tree.
Firstly, we know that Eddie is married to Catherine, who is never seen on screen but is mentioned several times throughout the movie. In one scene, Eddie tells Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) that he and Catherine are “just cousins,” which suggests that they are related in some way.
However, this explanation doesn’t quite add up when we consider Eddie’s children. In one scene, we see Eddie and Catherine’s daughter Ruby Sue (played by Ellen Hamilton Latzen) and son Rocky (played by Cody Burger). If Eddie and Catherine were actually cousins, their children would be first cousins once removed, which is a more distant relationship than what we see on screen.
So what’s the real story? One theory is that Eddie and Catherine are actually siblings.
This would make Ruby Sue and Rocky Eddie’s niece and nephew respectively. This theory is supported by a line from Catherine’s mother (played by Miriam Flynn), who refers to Eddie as her “son-in-law” in one scene.
Another possibility is that Eddie and Catherine are first cousins who also happen to be married. This would make Ruby Sue and Rocky their children as well as first cousins once removed.
Regardless of their exact relationship, it’s clear that Eddie and his family have a close bond with Clark and his family throughout the movie. From showing up unannounced at their doorstep to kidnapping Clark’s boss for a Christmas surprise, Eddie certainly makes an impression on everyone he meets.
In conclusion, while we may not know for certain who exactly Eddie is related to in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” it’s clear that his family plays an important role in the movie’s plot and adds to its overall sense of holiday chaos.