15 Life Lessons We Learned From 'National Lampoon's Vacation'

From NextMovie

There are few activities more American — and none more excruciating — than a good ol' family road trip across this giant boring country of ours. And the brilliant comedy "National Lampoon's Vacation," which is getting a newfangled 30-year anniversary Blu-ray release this week, sums up those carsick sensations of summer with pitch-perfect gags.

Based on an autobiographical short story in National Lampoon magazine, John Hughes' hilarious screenplay eloquently expresses the universal truth that nothing drives a family apart faster than a long drive together. So with this classic celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, we're reviewing some life lessons learned by the Griswolds on the holiday road.

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Monster Japan Travel Guide Pre-Vacation Season Sale

Summertime is approaching and before you know it, it'll be here! That means VACATION time!

Starting now through May 31, The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan will be available from me at 20% off the $15.00 cover price. Saving you $3.00 per copy!

Right, Miki Hayashi with "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan." Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Orders postmarked from now through May 31 are only $12.00 plus $2.00 shipping & handling per copy.

Go to the "About The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" page for ordering information. The above sale price supercedes the listed price on the page from now to May 31. The pre-vacation sale only applies to direct orders from me and not through ComiXpress.

Now's the time to take advantage of this offer!

"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Available At G-FEST XVII!

"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Available At G-FEST XVII!

by Armand Vaquer

Those of you thinking about taking a kaiju vacation to Japan are in luck!

Attendees for this year's G-FEST XVII in Chicago will be able to pick up a copy of The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan at the Monsterland Toys booth in the dealers room.

So be sure to stop by Monsterland Toys and pick up a copy while supplies last!

Above, Yuu Asakura. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

May Special On "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan"!

Right, Yuu Asakura.

May Special On "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan"!

by Armand Vaquer

Summertime is approaching, and that means VACATION time!

Starting May 1 through May 31, The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan will be available from me at 20% off the $15.00 cover price. Saving you $3.00!

So, orders postmarked from May 1 through May 31 are only $12.00 plus $2.00 shipping & handling per copy. Total: $14.00.

Go to the "About The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" link here for ordering information. The above sale price supercedes the listed price on the page from May 1-31.

Now's the time to take advantage of this offer!