Cluster F-Bomb: Goes off in the R-rated original when his family wants to suspend their vacation and go home.The Chew Toy: Out of all the family members, he probably suffers the most indignities.Notably, in contrast to his boss Clark seems to actually know and care about the science behind the products the company is making. Bunny-Ears Lawyer: Despite his awkwardness and awful luck in his regular life Clark is apparently very good at his job which seems to be a (usually) well-paying high-level research and development role at his company.He has crazy plans for his family which end in disaster and doesn't necessarily make the smartest decisions when fixing them. Bumbling Dad: He rivals Homer Simpson himself for the poster boy of his trope.In the original alone, he told Russ that the girl he'd skinny-dipped with in the hotel pool was simply a pool waitress, having previously lied to the girl by telling her he wasn't married. Blatant Lies: Has a habit of giving these. ![]() It just takes a big pile of disasters for the fall to settle in. Beware the Nice Ones: He seriously is an affable and well-meaning father the majority of the time.Ax-Crazy: Christmas Vacation puts a chainsaw in his hands while he seeks to find another Christmas tree after his first goes up in flames thanks to Uncle Louis.The Anti-Grinch: Clark desperately wants to have a good old-fashioned family Christmas, and will not allow one disaster after another drive the family away, even as his sanity begins to slip.Affectionate Nickname: Ellen calls him "Sparky.". ![]() Things go a little south, and Clark can get a little crazy, but his heart nearly always falls right back into the right place. Head of the house and dad extraordinaire, Clark Griswold is the last true family man willing to go to strenuous lengths to ensure that his family is getting the most out of whatever vacation he's been cooking up. That's what makes you appreciate the destination."
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