TV Shows & Movies
Childhood Cartoons You Didn't Know Were Canadian
15. A Christmas Story
Despite being set in the 1940s, A Christmas Story reveals its 1980s production date with a few anachronisms. The Radio Flyer logo on the wagons in Higbee’s window wasn't designed until 1967, and the Coca-Cola "Sign of Good Taste" slogan in the Chinese restaurant didn't appear until 1957. | © MGM
14. Home Alone 2
In Home Alone 2, Kevin's age creates an inconsistency with the timeline. In the first film, he's said to be 8 years old, but in this sequel, he's stated as 10. His parents even mention he was left alone last Christmas, which would make him 9. | © 20th Century Studios
13. A Christmas Story
In A Christmas Story, a filming location slip-up reveals the movie’s Canadian ties. After Flick gets his tongue stuck to the pole, the fire truck that arrives reads Chippawa, a community in Niagara Falls, instead of small-town Indiana. | © MGM
12. It's a Wonderful Life
A touching but noticeable inconsistency appears in It's a Wonderful Life during George's alternate reality. While Clarence says Harry died at age nine, his tombstone reads 1911-1919, making him only seven or eight. | © RKO Radio Pictures
11. White Christmas
The train trip to Vermont in White Christmas has a slight problem, the train is inconsistently depicted as belonging to two different railroads, the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific, neither of which ran in the East where Vermont is located. | © Paramount Pictures
10. The Muppet Christmas Carol
In The Muppet Christmas Carol, Gonzo and Rizzo are seen selling Red Delicious apples, a variety that wasn’t discovered until 1875. Since the story is set in the early 1800s, this anachronistic fruit adds a dash of unintentional humor to the timeless tale. | © Disney
9. The Holiday
In The Holiday, a small but noticeable error appears: the South African flag shown incorrectly includes orange, a color not present in the actual flag. | © Universal Pictures
8. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, the wreath on Griswold's door is lit when Clark walks Aunt Bethany out, but the lights are off when the door opens, a clear continuity error. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
7. Die Hard
A funny continuity error in Die Hard sees Karl, fresh from being strangled by McClane, reappearing in the background. Perhaps the stunt double was just enjoying the Christmas party. | © 20th Century Fox
6. A Christmas Story
Even in a holiday classic like A Christmas Story, behind-the-scenes moments can sneak in. Look closely during the furnace scene, and you might catch a glimpse of a crew member's leg making an unintended appearance. | © MGM
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas
It's a bit strange that Jack seems completely unfamiliar with snow when it first starts falling. He acts like he's seeing it for the first time, but then almost immediately knows the kids are throwing snowballs. How did he figure that out so fast? | © Disney
4. The Santa Clause
Small detail reveals the movie’s Canadian filming location in The Santa Clause. During one scene, a sign for The Beer Store, a Canadian-only chain, is visible in the background. Since the story is set in America, this little slip breaks the illusion. | © Disney
3. Home Alone
The dinner plans of young Kevin seem to magically change mid-scene. He originally sits down to enjoy a plate of mac 'n' cheese before the Wet Bandits arrive. However, when Harry passes the table later, the meal has mysteriously transformed into a TV dinner. | © 20th Century Studios
2. Home Alone
Harry grabs the hot doorknob with his hand at an angle, which should have resulted in a burn mark shaped accordingly. However, the M-shaped burn appears as if he grabbed it with his fingers pointing straight up, and even more baffling, the burn mark completely disappears as soon as he enters the house. | © 20th Century Studios
1. The Elf
In a brief but noticeable blunder in Elf, a crew member can be spotted on the left side of the frame. Caught on camera, they awkwardly try to hide in the doorway, but not quickly enough to escape the sharp eyes of viewers. | © New Line Cinema
