A recent Reddit thread has sparked a discussion about Clark Griswold’s (Chevy Chase) income and bonus check in the movie ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.’ The film leaves unclear what Clark does for a living and how much he earns, leading viewers to speculate and ask questions about his occupational status.
Clark Griswold’s bonus was estimated to be around $20,000 in 1989. This amount is based on the installation cost of a fiberglass below-ground pool and Clark’s statement about flying family members to Chicago if there’s enough leftover. Additionally, a Reddit user calculated Clark’s bonus to be $20K considering his senior manager or director level and 25% bonus percentage.
Unlike the NYT article that thoroughly analyzed the finances in “Home Alone,” this speculation may not be as sophisticated. However, it’s intriguing how people have made educated guesses. Using movie clues, one user theorizes Clark Griswold worked as a chemical engineer in the cereal industry, potentially earning an $80,000 annual salary in 1989.
According to the Internet sleuths, Clark’s Christmas bonus was estimated to be around $20,000 in 1989. This amount is based on the installation cost of a fiberglass below-ground pool and Clark’s statement about flying family members to Chicago if there’s enough leftover. Additionally, a Reddit user calculated Clark’s bonus to be $24,000 considering his senior manager or director level and 25% bonus percentage.
Based on the calculations made by online sleuths, it appears that Clark Griswold was anticipating a substantial bonus of around $20,000, which would represent approximately 20-25% of his total salary. He had already committed to spending $7,500 as a deposit for the pool and understandably hoped that his bonus would cover the outstanding balance.
Historical data from that time, pool construction costs were indeed in line with what Clark was expecting. Unfortunately, it seems that he ultimately did not receive his anticipated five-figure bonus.
In “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” Clark Griswold’s boss initially refuses to give him his well-deserved bonus, but Clark’s cousin Eddie steps in by kidnapping the CEO and demanding he release the funds.
The CEO eventually gives Clark his bonus plus an extra 20%, which online sleuths estimate to be around $24k – more than enough for Clark to install his dream pool and live debt-free! Despite their comedic mishaps, the Griswold family ends up in a great financial situation.
It appears that our beloved Christmas movie characters from the 20th century lived comfortable lives. However, if they were placed in today’s economic climate, they might face financial difficulties due to the high costs of modern gift-giving during the holiday season.
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