Pool
no christmas bonus
He got a membership to a jelly club.
A one year subscription to the jelly of the month club.
membership to the jelly of the month club
In "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," Clark Griswold gives his boss, Frank Shirley, a gift of a one-of-a-kind Christmas present: a subscription to the Jelly of the Month Club. This gift is meant to be a humorous gesture, as it contrasts sharply with Clark's expectations for a Christmas bonus. However, when Clark learns that he won't be receiving his anticipated bonus, his frustration with the gift becomes a focal point of the film.
Clark Griswold is counting on his yearly Christmas bonus to pay for the swimming pool he bought. His boss, however, decides that employees aren't getting a bonus--instead, they'll be getting memberships in the Jelly of the Month Club. Madness and hilarity ensue until finally, Clark's boss decides to not only reinstate the bonuses for employees but also add 20 percent from the previous year.
In the film "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," Clark Griswold gives his boss, Frank Shirley, a one-year subscription to a jelly-of-the-month club as a Christmas gift. This choice is meant to be a unique and thoughtful gesture, but it ultimately disappoints Clark, especially after he had been hoping for a Christmas bonus instead. The subscription becomes a source of frustration for Clark when he learns that his anticipated financial reward will not be coming.
a one year subscription to the jelly of the month club
He overhears Clark talking about not getting his Christmas bonus and Clark is spattering about all of the things he would tell his boss, Frank, if he were there.
Cousin Eddy kidnapped Mr. Shirley in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" as a misguided attempt to secure a Christmas bonus for his cousin, Clark Griswold. Eddy believed that by holding Mr. Shirley hostage, he could compel him to give Clark the bonus he desperately wanted. The situation is played for comedic effect, highlighting Eddy's obliviousness and the absurdity of the holiday chaos. Ultimately, it adds to the film's blend of family dysfunction and holiday humor.
swimming pool
He is the Sr advertiser in his Advertisement firm. He was expecting a $30K Christmas bonus to pay for his swimming pool and was hoping to get possibly $40K bonus to fly his family for the unveil and so he probably makes around $150K a year in order to expect a 30K bonus.