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And apparently, the producers of "Home Alone" thought so while filming the scene where Kevin discovers a picture of his brother Buzz's girlfriend. That's why, according to actor Devin Ratray, the image isn't of a girl, but a boy dressed up as one. Use your digital design to print physical items for sale. You may print up to 100 items such as shirts, hats, tumblers, water bottles, mugs, blankets, scrapbooks, and cards.
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The picture is actually of the Home Alone art director's son
Finally, we offer FREE 1 Day processing and FREE Fast shipping via USPS First Class Mail which includes tracking on all items. Other factors—such as shipping carrier delays or placing an order on weekend/holiday—may push the arrival of your item beyond this date. There is something strange about the Buzz’s girlfriend cameo in Home Alone. The film has become a Christmas classic since it was made in 1990 but began as an underfunded pipe dream for director Christopher Columbus, who had to call in many favors to get the film made. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. It’s also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care.
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find any additional information on the movie’s art director, Dan Webster, or his son. However, it doesn’t appear that Webster’s son went on to have a career in the entertainment industry. So Buzz's girlfriend is actually the art director's son. And looking at the picture again, it does make a lot of sense. Though, we're sure there are a lot of people who will still think it's cruel that any girl or boy is made fun of in such a matter, and it could be argued that the joke is now insensitive to those who identify as trans-gender. At least we can all sleep easy knowing the boy in the photo was okay with making fun of himself for what was a good joke at the time.
Buzz's girlfriend
While the cameo with Buzz's girlfriend may not hold up to today's standards, the funniest part about the scene isn't just that it's a boy dressed as a girl — it's the facial expression Raytran's son makes that creates the comedy. The mixture of shock/surprise and cheesy grin is a combo that ends up working in Home Alone, pinpointing it as one of the movie's funniest moments. One of the few reasons that the movie hasn't been skewered for being transphobic is the facial expression is what makes the moment hilarious.
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Most are lighthearted and wholesome, but there is one scene with a mean kick. "Home Alone" features a scene where Kevin spots a picture of his brother, Buzz's girlfriend. Kevin, of course, spits out a "Woof" at the image marking how he thinks Buzz's girlfriend is unpleasant on the eyes. What's surprising about the scene is the person in the picture is related to a member of the film's production. The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means stressful gift shopping, filling the home with decorations evoking seasonal cheer, and watching some classic Christmas movies. A fan favorite and not just during the holidays, Home Alone is a wonderful movie.
This is Buzz's girlfriend who was actually the producer's son (they didn't want to make real girl sad). We offer this 4x6 glossy print and we also offer a 3 replica prop set. The set includes Buzz's girlfriend photo, a 8.5x11 inch battle plan, and the 8.5x11 inch Wanter Flyer. While there might be a compliment or two to give the producers for at least thinking that scene would have been too mean to cast a girl for it, the choice to have the art director's son instead dress up as a girl only to be mocked isn't really any better. It still forces the scene to take several steps back into cringe-worthy, insensitive territory.
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But even in 1990, director Chris Columbus knew he couldn't have a girl that age come in and audition for the part. So he had to get very inventive with how he presented this 'very beautiful girl'. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy.
Like lots of other brothers, Kevin and Buzz have a love/hate relationship. As the younger sibling, Kevin often gets on Buzz’s nerves which results in them constantly fighting. One of the most memorable moments between the on-screen siblings occurs when Kevin sees a picture of Buzz’s girlfriend. As soon as he sees the picture, Kevin makes a disgusted face and says, “Buzz, your girlfriend. Even though it’s a relatively quick moment, it’s one that has stuck with many fans.
” insinuating that the girl in the photo is an ugly dog. Home Alone has become so popular, and this could be a tragic legacy for a young girl — but Buzz's girlfriend in Home Alone is the art director's son in costume. "Home Alone" is full of notable scenes that stick to our memories, from Kevin scaring a pizza delivery boy away with a gangster movie clip to Kevin befriending a once-fearsome neighbor.
According to Movie Web, Devin Ratray said, “ decided it would be unkind to put a girl in that role of just being funny-looking. The art director had a son who was more than willing to volunteer for the part. I think if he had known it would become the highest-grossing family comedy of all time, he might have had second thoughts about it.” It turns out the producers were right. In the 30 years since the movie’s release, that scene continues to be one of the most talked-about moments of the movie. The next time you watch Home Alone, you’ll be able to see this scene from a completely different perspective.
jpgActor Devin Ratray has finally revealed the big secret behind Buzz's girlfriend. And it turns out that the producers behind the movie knew it was something special and had a long shelf life, so they didn't want to subject any actress to that. The role was actually given to a very eager and willing boy to play. Everyone is so sensitive nowadays, if Home Alone were getting a remake, it's virtually guaranteed that the joke about Buzz's girlfriend would be completely cut from the movie.
But perhaps we should take a moment to bow our heads in silence to all those girls who sort of looked like Buzz's girlfriend back in the 90s. It must have been incredibly painful and hard to watch this scene back then, and it probably doesn't make it any easier now knowing this girl is really a boy pulling a goof for some laughs. We first noticed this story in Digital Spy. Buzz's girlfriend isn't pulling a resting face. Rather, the character is purposefully making a cheesy grin very common towards that awkward stage of life for comedic effect.
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