As we emerge from our Turkey comas and scramble for Christmas goodies, we have arrived in prime season for Christmas decorating. And no one does it better than our two favorite Christmas movie misfits, Clark Griswold and Buddy the Elf. For this week’s holiday special we decided to put these great decorators holiday spirit head to head in a matchup which we can only expect to be imaginative, ingenious, incredible, inspiring, and, of course, illuminating. Can the home-grown hero of Chicago take down the North Pole’s finest? We’re here to debate
| Clark Griswold | Buddy | |
| Style | We would say the Griswold’s house has some art deco stylings with a taste of mid-century modern flavors | Buddy goes more for the traditional style but has the ability to throw in some homemade touches |
| Lighting | No one outshines Clark’s 25,000 lights, although he has no lite brite game | Where Clark goes more for the wow factor, Buddy seems to use more lighting integration techniques into things like trees, signs, and snowflakes |
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Watch for the hidden motivations that lie beneath all the glory. We know Buddy has the Christmas spirit, drive, and determination needed to be an elite holiday decorator, but we think Clark has other motives. His wife may have tapped onto something when she asked if he’s just trying to get away from his family. We believe no one has more perseverance, persistence, and tenacity than a man escaping the in-laws.
CONCLUSION: We know the heavy favorite going into this was going to be Buddy, but Clark is definitely a darkhorse in this race. He may not have the speed and efficiency of the Elf, but after a few meltdowns and a bit of troubleshooting he can brighten up anyone’s night. This one may be closer than people think!
Leave a comment and let us know who you think is the decorator to beat!
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