Who Wrapped the Cat in Christmas Vacation?

By Robert Palmer

If you’re a fan of the classic holiday movie ‘Christmas Vacation’, you may have noticed a peculiar scene where a cat gets wrapped up in Christmas lights. The question on everyone’s mind is, who wrapped the cat in Christmas Vacation?

The answer is actually quite simple – it was Uncle Lewis. In the scene, Uncle Lewis (played by William Hickey) is smoking a cigar while sitting in his chair near the Christmas tree.

Suddenly, his wife (played by Mae Questel) exclaims, “Lewis, my god! We forgot to bring the cat!”

Uncle Lewis responds with his trademark gruff voice, “Oh, that darn cat! I wouldn’t be more surprised if I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet.” He then proceeds to grab a strand of Christmas lights and toss them outside to wrap up the unsuspecting feline.

This iconic scene has become one of the most memorable moments in ‘Christmas Vacation’, and for good reason. The absurdity of wrapping a live animal in Christmas lights is both hilarious and cringe-worthy at the same time.

But how did they film this scene? Did they really wrap a cat in lights?

The answer is no – no actual cats were harmed or used during filming. Instead, a prop cat was used for this scene. The prop was made to look like a real cat and was wrapped up in lights by the crew.

This behind-the-scenes fact adds even more humor to an already ridiculous moment. It’s clear that the filmmakers didn’t want to harm any animals during filming but still wanted to create an unforgettable moment.

In conclusion, Uncle Lewis is responsible for wrapping the cat in ‘Christmas Vacation’. While it may seem cruel at first glance, rest assured that no actual cats were used during filming. This memorable scene adds to the humor and absurdity of one of our favorite holiday movies.