In this iconic scene from The Great Outdoors (1988), John Candy's character Chet Ripley, after telling a ghost story about a bald-headed bear, experiences a real-life encounter when a 1,500-pound bear crashes through the cabin door, creating a memorable comedic moment that exemplifies the film's blend of humor and adventure.
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"Big Bear... Big Bear Chase Me!" (John Candy) | The Great OutdoorsAdded:
Hang on. Hang on.
Girls, I'm back. I got everything. I'm here. I'll have you out in a second. Just a minute. Hold on.
I'm sorry. It took too long. I'll explain it all later. Just a second. Get off me. I got a rope.
You'll be fine. I'm going to try a loop at the end of this thing. All right.
Now I'm going to throw it down and one at a time I'll pull you up. Okay.
Now here comes the rope. Watch your head. Here it comes.
All right. Have you got it?
Okay. Okay. You got it. Good. Good. Okay. All right. Now you let me know when you're ready to come up when you when you put it on. Okay. Then I'll pull you up.
All right, fine. You ready? Okay. Are you just a second? Okay, girls. I'll go get you here. Okay, Roman needs the help on this, you know. All right. One, two, three, go. Hey, what the hell are you doing? When I say ready, huh? When I say ready. All right. I'm ready.
Come on. Come on, Will you? Here it comes. Going home soon.
Roman and I are going to have a talk a little later on, girls. We're going to talk about helping people. Okay, here we go. Now everybody have a chance. Come on. [screaming] Yeah.
We did it. I did it.
[music] Wow. Be careful.
I'm going to die. I'm going to die. Going to die. No. Go away. Leave me alone. Go away. I got to go back.
[music] Hey, he's back. Everybody hi. Where the hell were you? Come on in. I'm making you a sandwich. Big [laughter] big big. All right, I'll make a big one. Big bear. Big bear. No. True. True. Out there bear. We're glad you're home, honey. Big bear, chase. Big bear, chase. What did he say? What? Big bear, chase me.
[screaming] [screaming] Get off. Get off, you son of a [ __ ] Oh, bro. Oh my. Wow. Wow.
Uncle. Uncle. Uncle.
Mom. [music] Connie. Stay down. Stay down.
Can't win with the poker.
Look out.
[screaming] Kiss Hey, I'm here. Think Shoot him. Shoot him. The goddamn lamp, buddy.
Oh, right in the [screaming] Okay, let's roll. Can't believe it. I'm actually going to miss this place. Uncle Chad.
Yes, sweetheart. I had a really good time. Oh, well, I'm glad. Thanks, Uncle Chad. My pleasure, sweetheart. I hope you had a great time. We had a nice time having you and we're going to miss you.
Will I see you soon? And don't drive too fast. All right, take your seats in the trunk.
Roman, knock it on. Cammy, [music] if you're out there, I just want you to know I I don't blame you for hating me. City boys always [music] talk to themselves.
Look, I'm really sorry. I want you to go back to Chicago, a crazed lovesick maniac. You won't be able to look at another girl without comparing her to me. Sounds good to me.
You're a good man. You're the best. You're not so bad yourself.
You drive safely. Thanks. Race you home. You got it.
Race you home. Take care.
Bye-bye.
Race you home.
Why would he say race me home? I mean, he lives away the hell out no park. It's just till he gets on his feet, honey. I think you should be proud of him not wanting to take your loan.
What are you saying? Huh? What are you saying? We have plenty of room. Connie, if he beats us, he is not staying alive. Connie, if he beats us, he'll get the good spot in the garage.
To the memories. To the memories.
Chester. Buckley, get the hell in the car. We got to beat Uncle Ro. Move it. Move it. Move it.
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