Community·Posted on Dec 7, 201622 Reasons Why "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Is The BestBut why is the carpet wet, Todd??by Nikki FrancoisCommunity ContributorApproved and edited by BuzzFeed Community TeamLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Because Clark thought he was a total badass: View this post on 2. Because this scene made you laugh your ass off: View this post on 3. Because even though you know the damn tree wouldn't fit, it was hilarious: View this post on 4. Because even though Clark was an idiot, you love him anyway: View this post on 5. Because Clark was a total smart-ass: View this post on 6. Because you totally got emotional when Clark got stuck in the attic: View this post on 7. Because Cousin Eddie is a national treasure: View this post on 8. Because you love to hate the Griswold's neighbors: View this post on 9. Because Grandpa was totally reading Sassy: View this post on 10. Because Ellen told it how it was: View this post on 11. Because Clark was weird AF: View this post on 12. Because when they finally got the lights to work, it was magical. View this post on 13. Because you totally wanted that pool for Christmas too: View this post on 14. Because you totally always wanted to do this: View this post on 15. Because the deflated turkey dinner was just hilarious: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Because Aunt Bethany gave them her ACTUAL cat for Christmas... gift wrapped: View this post on View this post on Until the cat was electrocuted and you know, DIED. 17. Because you totally wanted Clark's moose eggnog cups: View this post on 18. Because of the EFFIN' SQUIRREL SCENE: View this post on 19. Because of Bethany and Lewis — period! View this post on 20. Because of Clark's rants: View this post on 21. Because Cousin Eddie kidnapped Clark's boss and hilarity ensued: View this post on 22. And because of when the cops came and Ellen ended up liked this: View this post on Merry Christmas, y'all. View this post on Did you know you can sign up for a BuzzFeed Community account and create your own BuzzFeed posts? Here's a handy guide to help you start posting today!