1. Because Clark thought he was a total badass:
2. Because this scene made you laugh your ass off:
3. Because even though you know the damn tree wouldn't fit, it was hilarious:
4. Because even though Clark was an idiot, you love him anyway:
5. Because Clark was a total smart-ass:
6. Because you totally got emotional when Clark got stuck in the attic:
7. Because Cousin Eddie is a national treasure:
8. Because you love to hate the Griswold's neighbors:
9. Because Grandpa was totally reading Sassy:
10. Because Ellen told it how it was:
11. Because Clark was weird AF:
12. Because when they finally got the lights to work, it was magical.
13. Because you totally wanted that pool for Christmas too:
14. Because you totally always wanted to do this:
15. Because the deflated turkey dinner was just hilarious:
16. Because Aunt Bethany gave them her ACTUAL cat for Christmas... gift wrapped:
Until the cat was electrocuted and you know, DIED.