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

• A Christmas Story has a lasting impact on fans, even those who didn't watch it as children.


• The movie captures the essence of family, tradition, and standing up to bullies.


• Filming A Christmas Story involved creative solutions, such as using soap and potato flakes for snow scenes.


• The podcast hosts engage with fans through trivia games and community discussions.

• The Impact of A Christmas Story on Fans


• Behind the Scenes of Filming A Christmas Story

• "There's no other reason I guess I should have put for me to make it relevant. It's already relevant. The movie."


• "You literally changed the future of what Grover Dill can be."


• "It is the Red Ryder carbine action 200 shot range model air rifle."

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