National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

As a quintessential holiday comedy, the audience's primary emotional responses are Humor, driven by the escalating slapstick, witty dialogue, and absurd situations Clark Griswold finds himself in. This is closely followed by Joy and Happiness, stemming from the overall festive theme, the eventual (though chaotic) family gathering, and the heartwarming moments that punctuate the disasters. Relief is felt as crises are averted or resolved, while Anticipation builds for the next comedic mishap or the long-awaited Christmas bonus. There's also a degree of Anxiety and Empathy for Clark as his perfect Christmas unravels, alongside occasional Anger at the obnoxious relatives, and a touch of Nostalgia for the holiday season.