This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Dec 21, 201321 Lessons "A Christmas Story" Taught UsYou'll shoot your eye out!!!by Javi MorenoCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Adults do not approve of BB guns as Christmas presents. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Neither does Santa . Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Backing down from a triple dog dare is unheard of. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. But lick a freezing pole and your tongue will get stuck to it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. For a really long time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You can be cute as a kid and as an adult. 7. Even if you're a bully. 8. December is a cold month so dress appropriately. 9. Radio commercials suck. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. The best way to stop a bully is to stand up to them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. A leg lamp is the ultimate trophy. 12. And great "hands on" furniture. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Cursing in front of your parents can have serious consequences. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Seriously 15. Washing your mouth with soap can cause blindness. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Hand made presents from your Aunt Clara are the best!!! 17. Well maybe not. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. But it can inspire amazing sweaters. 19. Messing up lyrics to Christmas songs can be hilarious. 20. Sometimes other people are right. 21. For the last time you're probably not going to get a Red Ryder BB gun.