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College Majors As Characters From 'A Christmas Story'

You'll shoot your eye out!

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College Majors As Characters From 'A Christmas Story'
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The characters from A Christmas Story are iconic. As one of the most well-known Christmas movies, it makes sense that almost anyone can relate to the characters. In fact, as I was watching this movie the other day, I could easily see a lot of college major stereotypes in these characters. From Ralphie to Randy, to Scut Farkus, and even the infamous Gun (that will shoot your eye out), there is a character for almost every major!

1. Chemistry/Biology

Character: Flick (the kid who gets his tongue stuck to the pole)

I know that these are two separate sciences, but I had to group you guys together. This major is definitely Flick because you are all incredibly curious and willing to try new experiments! Sticking your tongue to a frozen pole? Sounds cool to you guys.

2. Drama

Character: The Mom

When I think of the mom from A Christmas Story, I specifically think of one moment in the movie: the dinner scene. In order to get Randy to eat his dinner, she encourages him to act like a pig. This seems like something you all would do in order to get your kids to eat something. Not to mention the fact that this woman was so damn dramatic during the entire movie. Seriously, her reactions would be a better fit in a silent movie than this one. Still, she was iconic, just like you guys.

3. Art/Studio Art

Character: The Dad

Just like the Dad and the furnace, you all are constantly working on your craft. Even if it looks bad or something just isn't working right in your piece, you still push forward and carry on. "In the heat of battle, my father wove a tapestry of obscenities that as far as we know is still hanging in the space over Lake Michigan."

4. Pre-Law

Character: Ralphie

Congratulations! You guys get the protagonist of this movie! Ralphie, just like pre-law majors, LOVE to talk. With the delicate spinning of their words, both are able to convince people into getting them exactly what they want. You both have arguments to back up any belief you have and you will fight to the death until you get the outcome you want, just like how Ralphie ends up getting a Red Ryder air rifle.

5. Business/Comm School

Character: Scut Farkus

You guys are the big bad dudes on grounds. You all think you're so smart and aren't afraid to show it off (literally all the time) to everyone around you. We get it, you're going to have a six-figure salary when you get out of college, you can stop talking about how much Sherri Moore is your hero now.

6. Economics

Character: Grover Dill

More often than not, you guys are seen as the sidekick to the comm students. I think you guys are great but chances are you applied to the comm school, didn't get in, and then turned to the Econ major. Or maybe you guys just really love economics. Either way, you're the little dude that likes to kick the crap out of people.

7. Nursing

Character: Randy

Beloved, funny, and cute, you guys are awesome people in general. However, you all won't shut up about how "incredibly hard and awful" your major is. Trust me, I bet it's super hard. You couldn't pay me enough money to be a nurse. It takes a certain type of person to do work like that. However, because you guys are always complaining (but still very nice people), you all are the Randy's of the world.

8. English

Character: Miss Shields

English majors can be brutally honest when it comes to writing, just like Miss Shields. Homegirl isn't afraid to tear the crap out of Randy's theme, giving him a C+ (which is still too reasonable in my opinion). English majors are also overdramatic AF, just like how Miss Shields tells Ralphie: "You'll shoot your eye out!" Seriously? How often does a kid shoot his eye out with an air rifle? Especially a kid with glasses?

9. Politics

Character: Schwartz

You are the kid that dares Flick to stick his tongue to the frozen pole. You guys LOVE to cause trouble and see the world burn before your eyes. Yet, when actual trouble happens, you guys are the first ones to cry "Uncle!" to make it stop!

10. History

Character: The Offical Daisy Red Ryder carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle with a compass in the stock.

Not much for words, you guys love to observe all of the action that happens around you. You know the past very well and aren't afraid to bite the bullet (see what I did there) when it comes to speaking out about what is right.

Overall, every character from A Christmas Story is loveable and well-written. And I hope every college major has an amazing holiday season!

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