Do You Even Binge? Episode 27

This week, we go all in on classic holiday consumerism and dive deep into the most iconic Christmas movie ever made: A Christmas Story (1983). We review awesome toy commercials and reminisce about the jingles and advertising that defined the holidays. Get ready to debate:

• The science behind the "Muncha Buncha Fritos" jingle.
• Our crazy theory that ranch dressing (and Cool Ranch Doritos) is actually responsible for making America fat!
• Debunking the "complete breakfast" myth from classic cereal ads.
• The nostalgia of Underoos, ISIS spinning, and Shazam!

We also share some hilariously personal anecdotes about toys, including a custom-built Barbie Dreamhouse trauma and the disappointment of getting the Mexican version of Chutes and Ladders (Culebras y Escaleras).

Then we settle in with Ralphie Parker to explore why A Christmas Story, the definitive movie about holiday consumerism from a kid's perspective. We break down:

• The movie's origin in the book "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash."
• The career arc of Scott Schwartz (Flick—the frozen tongue guy!), who went from child star (The Toy, KidCo) to working the cons.
• Analyzing the iconic scenes: the FRAGILE Leg Lamp, the snowsuit struggle, the Messy Marvin connection, and how the "Fudge" scene was filmed.
• We even share the fun fact about the suction cup used in the frozen tongue scene!

Another week, another binge, and a trip down memory lane that proves Scut Farkus was, in fact, the worst.

If you love film analysis, comedy history, and holiday classics, this is your perfect listen! Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

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Music by Isaak Wintringham