One of the best things about being a part of the A Christmas Story Family is connecting with the fans and building new memories (and memes) to add to our already-rich lore. Today's episode features an interview with the person behind the "That Dill Guy" post on our Facebook group, a post that went totally viral, became pretty controversial, and more than anything, became a beloved part of our community. With her now-infamous post, Cynthia Wentzel was the unknowing spark of the meme. We sat down with her to hear her perspective on it.
Summary
Cynthia Wenzel, the original creator of the 'That Dill Guy' meme, joins the A Christmas Story Family podcast to discuss her love for the movie and the impact of her viral post. Cynthia first watched A Christmas Story as an adult and instantly fell in love with the film. It has since become a cherished part of her family's Christmas traditions. The podcast hosts discuss the making of the movie, including the challenges of filming in cold weather and the use of soap and potato flakes to create the snow scenes. They also play a Christmas Story trivia game with Cynthia and her daughter.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Controversial Meme
03:03
Cynthia's Love for A Christmas Story
06:04
The Timelessness of A Christmas Story
08:10
The Viral Impact of the 'That Dill Guy' Meme
10:14
Behind the Scenes of Filming A Christmas Story
25:04
Q&A with Cynthia and Her Daughter
27:14
Engaging with Fans and Community