Five Reasons Why Caddyshack is Better than Happy Gilmore
Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore – Which Movie Is Better? Since we’re giving away a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Florida to play golf for Father’s Day (thank you, Visit Florida), and the…
Chevy Chase in a scene from the film ‘Caddyshack’, 1980. (Photo by Orion Pictures/Getty Images)
Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore - Which Movie Is Better?
Since we’re giving away a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Florida to play golf for Father's Day (thank you, Visit Florida), and the news that we're getting Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix...I figured it was time to settle this once and for all: Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore - Which Movie is Better? (this is a constant debate in the studio with Ryan)
Caddyshack is Better than Happy Gilmore
First off, "Caddyshack" is a classic, my friend. It's got more laughs than you can shake a putter at, and it's been making audiences bust a gut for decades. Meanwhile, "Happy Gilmore" might give you a chuckle or two, but let's be real: it's like the mini-golf of comedy compared to the PGA Tour called "Caddyshack."
Secondly, let's talk about the cast. "Caddyshack" has comedy legends like Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and Rodney Dangerfield. They're like the dream team of comedy, hitting jokes out of the park left and right. Meanwhile, "Happy Gilmore" has... Adam Sandler. Need I say more?
Universal StudiosOh, and let's not forget the quotable lines, buddy. "Caddyshack" is chock-full of 'em. It's like a buffet of comedy gold (tears in his eyes...Cinderella story...so many). Meanwhile, "Happy Gilmore" has... well, it's got "The price is wrong, Bob." And that's about it. It's not exactly Oscar-worthy material if you catch my drift.
But hey, Ryan, I gotta hand it to you, "Happy Gilmore" does have one thing going for it: it's got heart. I mean, who wouldn't root for a guy who's trying to save his grandma's house? But guess what? "Caddyshack" has got heart too! Danny Noonan is trying to earn a scholarship, and Carl Spackler is fighting off that pesky gopher. It's like a warm hug from your favorite caddy.
Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore - The Final Reason
Finally, let's talk about legacy. "Caddyshack" is a timeless classic, a movie that'll be making people laugh long after we're all hitting the back nine. Meanwhile, "Happy Gilmore"... well, let's say it's more of a one-hit wonder. So, Ryan Logan, the choice is yours: settle for par with "Happy Gilmore" or swing for the comedic fences with "Caddyshack." It's your call, buddy.
‘Happy Gilmore’: 10 Most-Quotable Lines
Happy Gilmore was released 25 years ago today (February 16.) All these years later, the film's plentiful amount of one-liners still hold up and are still often used.
Want proof? Scroll through the ten quotes from Happy Gilmore below and judge for yourself.
"Why don’t I go eat some hay? I can make things out of clay, or lay by the bay. I just may. Whaddya say?"
"You could trouble me for a warm glass of shut the hell up!"
"You're gonna die, clown!"
"What? Friends listen to ‘Endless Love’ in the dark."
"It's all in the hips."
"Just tap it in."
"Damn you people! Go back to your shanties!"
"Where were you on that one dips---?"
“I eat pieces of s--- like you for breakfast!” “You eat pieces of s--- for breakfast?”
"The price is wrong, b---!"
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