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Kitty's avatar

And you didn’t get the Star Wars Millennium Falcon, either. I’m an utter failure as a mother.

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

You can make it up to me this year! It's never too late, mom!

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lucy's avatar

he was literally staring at it in Target like yesterday.

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Julie Marsiglio's avatar

I have seen that movie 1,000 times and never thought about Ralphie asking for the bb gun as a fundraising ask - point well made - love it! Great holiday post!

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

You know, Julie, it never occurred to me either until I read the story. In fact, the story sort of forgets about the gun because he gets preoccupied by what he's getting others. That's when some of the connections started making sense. And honestly, it wasn't until like 2 or 3 years ago that I realized it was his father who got him the gun and put it behind the drapes! Which totally makes sense because Ralphie is just like his dad. One has a BB gun and the other has a sexy leg lamp!

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Mary Ann shreve's avatar

Enjoyed reading your thoughts today. Keep on writing !

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