"A Chistmas Story" Exhibit a Big Hit-- Part 2

I would have liked to see what they did for that "Mommy's Little Piggy" eating contest. I can just imagine. Had to be messy.

It was taken from Jean Shepherd's 1966 book, "In God We trust, All Others Pay Cash." These are recollections of Shepherd's childhood in Hammond, Indiana.

The movie is set in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, and depicts a 1940s Christmas as told by nine-year old Ralphie Parker who wanted a Red Ryder BB gun more than anything. Another exhibit is "Flick's Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare" about the tongue on the old flagpole bit. Then, there's the "It's a Major Award" about the wonderful leg lamp.

"Santa's Mountain at Higbees" where Raphie froze up when asked what he wanted (and the weird kid). "The Bumpus Hounds" is where the turkey met its fate and then there's the "Parker Living Room." An added bonus lets you vote for ugliest lamp from a collection specially assembled for the contest. Of course, one is the "electric sex" one as described by Ralphie.

Other things going on:

"Oh Fuuudge"-- a father-son relay featuring the tire-changing scene.

Scott Schwartz who played Flick was there this past Saturday. Wonder how his tongue is these days?

A special showing of Schwartz's "Shooting Your Eye Out: The Untold Christmas Story." That would be interesting.

Sunday they also had a showing of the movie.

And I'm even thinking of going to the local Chinese buffet for Christmas dinner. Wonder if we can get them to sing?

I'll Be Watching TNT On Wednesday Night. Let the Furnace Battles Begin!!! --RoadDog