Home Alone fans point out surprise hidden detail in iconic Christmas film and a glaring mistake
Home Alone fans have noticed a number of glaring blunders in the iconic Christmas movie.
They mentioned a specific scene in which Kevin McCallister, played by former child star Macaulay Culkin, carries groceries home in two large plastic shopping bags.
As the eight-year-old boy strolls down the sidewalk, the two bags rupture at the exact same time, causing the entire contents of the bag to fall to the ground.
But how did the bags manage to break at just the right time?
If you look closely, you'll see Culkin holding a string between the handles of the shopping bag.
Home Alone fans have noticed a number of glaring blunders in the iconic Christmas film. They mentioned a specific scene in which Kevin McCallister, played by former child star Macaulay Culkin, carries groceries home in two large plastic shopping bags.
When the director called, he simultaneously pulled the strings to tear the bags.
Another blunder from the same scene shows that all the cartons of milk, juice and other necessities Kevin effortlessly carries are empty.
'The biggest annoyance is empty containers!!! At least fill them with water,β one disgruntled fan wrote on a recent Instagram video.
Everything on those bags is empty. Come now…,β wrote another.
As the eight-year-old boy strolls down the sidewalk, the two bags rupture at the exact same time, spilling the entire contents of the bag onto the ground
If you look closely, you'll see Culkin holding a string between the handles of the shopping bag
It comes after fans were left stunned after it was revealed how much Kevin's shopping trip in Home Alone would have cost in 2023.
Geoffrey Lyons, from Dallas, recently took to TikTok with a clip exploring the cost breakdown for the main character's trip to the grocery store in the hit 1990 film.
The content creator studied the products in Kevin's shopping cart before adding up the amount in the current economic climate.
He was stunned to discover that the price was almost 3.5 times what it was before – and viewers were left speechless.
The internet was also stunned when it was revealed how much Kevin McCallister's shopping in Home Alone would have cost in 2023.
A content creator studied the products in Kevin's shopping cart before adding up the amount in the current economic climate
In the clip, which has been viewed more than 4.4 million times so far, Geoffrey reenacts the popular scene.
Eight-year-old Kevin prowls the aisles in an attempt to fend for himself after his family accidentally leaves him at home after flying to Paris for their Christmas holidays.
Geoffrey begins his story and begins, βOkay, some of you have asked me, how much did Kevin McCallister spend that day compared to today?
“And what would it cost if he went to the store today?”
The social media star details all the items Kevin takes to the checkout.
βTV dinner, you've got the Wonder Bread, the frozen Mac and cheese, Saran wrap, a pint of milk, Tide, a pint of orange juice, (toy) army soldiers, the Snuggle dryer sheets,β he lists.
Kevin presents a coupon at checkout that gives him $1 off before the cashier reveals his total is $19.83.
Geoffrey then flips to his computer screen where he has broken down the full costs.
He scrolls down the list before asking, βWhat does that amount to?β The total of $63.73. Add the tax β $5.25 β and when you add that up, you get $68.99.β
The content creator said that after using a dollar coupon the total is $68 – almost 3.5 times the original cost due to inflation and the rising cost of living.
He also notes that this corresponds to a price increase of 248 percent.
Geoffrey sounds stunned when he concludes: 'That's how much it cost in 2023.'
And viewers were equally shocked as one wrote: 'I bet cashiers' pay will still be the same in 2023.'
He was stunned to discover that the price was almost 3.5 times what it was before – and viewers were left speechless
Another added: “The $100 bill is the new $20 bill.”
And a third simply said: 'I haaaaate 2023.'
It was recently reported that Home Alone is the most-watched holiday movie, with A Christmas Story and A Charlie Brown Christmas following closely, according to a Yahoo News/YouGov poll.