Continuity mistake: When Melinda Dillon breaks the lamp, it is broken into many pieces, but when Darren McGavin is gluing it back together it is now in much fewer and bigger broken pieces. Obviously different broken lamps were used.
A Christmas Story (1983)
Plot summary
Directed by: Bob Clark
Starring: Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Peter Billingsley, Scott Schwartz
Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas and does everything he can to convince his parents and Santa Claus that it's the perfect gift. Along the way, Ralphie faces numerous obstacles, including bullies, a strict teacher, and the warnings from adults that he'll shoot his eye out. Despite the challenges, Ralphie remains determined and hopeful. At the end Ralphie finally receives his beloved Red Ryder BB gun and realizing that the true magic of Christmas lies in the love and togetherness of his family.
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Trivia: The film is set in Indiana, but was actually filmed in Cleveland, Ohio. It was the only place the directors could find that looked like a midwestern town in the 1940's.
Question: I apologize for my original question, that is currently listed on MM, I was mistaken as to where in the film my question refers to, so please delete that question. That said, can someone answer this, please. Right before the lamp breaks, and right after Ralphie's mom fills her watering can in the sink, it really sounds like the "old man" yells, "You platypus nut-grabber". Is that what he's saying? I realize most of his "swearing" is actually nonsensical words and rants.
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Answer: You are quite right about this. At one point, he does say "platypus nut-grabber." If you listen closely, you can hear it amongst all the ranting and raving.
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