Scenes I Love: The Trial In National Lampoon’s Animal House


I was feeling a bit under-the-weather last night.  Some of it was anxiety over the direction of the country.  Some of it was just the standard blues that I always feel after Halloween.  Horrorthon is such a big project that it always takes me a while to get back to normal once it ends.

Luckily, I’ve got movies to cheer me up.  Last night, I watched Happy Gilmore and I was going to share a scene from it today but it occurred to me that I’ve already shared both the fight with Bob Barker and Happy shouting, “You’re going to die, clown!” multiple times.  So, instead, I’m going to share another scene from a comedy that always makes me laugh.  This film was also a favorite of my father’s.

In 1978’s Animal House, Dean Wormer and the Student Court try to railroad the Delta House.  Needless, the Deltas aren’t going to stand for that.  When Hoover’s earnest defense fails to sway the Dean, the Deltas don’t hold back.  I love this movie and I love this scene.

One response to “Scenes I Love: The Trial In National Lampoon’s Animal House

  1. I rewatch this film regularly…so many laughs, but so much heart as well…and even with all the gags and toga parties, there is also a well-acted, well-written moment like this that is perfectly directed…great choice!

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