Cousin Eddie I got laid off when they closed that asbestos factory, and wouldn't you know it, the army cuts my disability pension because they said that the plate in my head wasn't big enough.
5th most-quoted character in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983): in 8 of its 76 quotes
Most scenes with: Clark Griswold (7)
Scenes with Cousin Eddie
8 scenes Cousin Eddie Cousin Eddie Hey Clark, you look like you could use a cold one.
Now you're talking!
[Eddie hands Clark his opened beer he'd been drinking, gets a fresh one for himself]
So, this is the old homestead, eh?
Cousin Eddie Yeah. I don't know for how much longer, though. The banks been after me like flies on a rib roast.
Cousin Eddie How do you like yours, Clark?
Oh, medium rare, a little pink inside.
Cousin Eddie No, I mean your bun.
Cousin Eddie I don't know why they call this stuff hamburger helper. It does just fine by itself, huh? I like it better than tuna helper myself, don't you, Clark?
You're the gourmet around here, Eddie.
Cousin Eddie Oh, nothing but the best!
Cousin Eddie Edna! Helper's on!
Why don't you just ask him for the money, Eddie? He sure as Hell can't take a hint.
Cousin Eddie Well, I didn't want to ask you, Clark, you know, but could you maybe spare a little extra cash?
Cousin Eddie About fifty-two thousand dollars.
[Clark quickly begins putting the money back in his wallet]
