This week's Holiday Monster of the Week is...
Scut Farkus!
Scut Farkus graced our lives in Bob Clark's 1983 holiday classic, A Christmas Story, which was based off the short stories and anecdotes of author Jean Shepherd. However, the character of Scut Farkus (Played by Zack Ward) was actually written specifically for the film, so the credit for this Monster could go to either Clark himself, or Leigh Brown who also partook in the films writing.First off, when you spell the name Scott, Scut, you know you are dealing with a serious monster of grotesque proportions. The name Scut alone just sounds awful and seems like it would be a great description for a phlegmy open wound, or a skanky slut perhaps. Everything about him drips bad and just by looking at him, you know his path is not one that you should ever cross. He tucks his super blue jeans into his boots, wears fingerless gloves, he rocks a Davy Crockett cap and out from under that hideous dome piece he'll stare you down with his yellow eyes. He has yellow eyes! So, help me, God! Yellow eyes! I would liken "Scut" to road construction, something that while on your way to and from work or school, can cause quite the inconvenience, except this inconvenience can and probably will result in a bloody nose, or the repeated use of the word uncle.
Perfect choice for HMOTW, Matt! I agree that Scut Farkus is truly a monster to be recokoned with. Too bad they never made A Christmas Story II: Scut's Revenge!
ReplyDeleteI've watched the film every year since the early 80's and I'm only now realizing his named was spelled S-C-U-T. That's awesome! Scut's ass beating at the hands of Ralphie is one of my favorite movie moments of all time.
ReplyDeleteJeff: Thanks, Jeff! He sure is a mean mofo if I ever saw one and I guess there was a sequel to A Christmas Story, but I think it never did anything because Scut wasn't in it!
ReplyDeletePOT: Ha ha...he is the celluloid incarnation of every school bully for all of us I think. I bet he's a chump now!
Rev: I too have watched it every year religiously and I didn't know it was Scut till I did this post! I had to triple check just to make sure that was how it was spelled - it is very fitting though!
Not to mention Freddy Krueger's victim. Just goes to show you how those mean kids on the playground are only tough for so long. It's so vindicating for the childhood outcasts.
ReplyDeleteWell sir, i think you can offically retine this feature now. There is no other monster that can quite beat this beast.
ReplyDeleteBut when Ralphie finally snaps and let's at him-- 'twas a joy to watch as a kid.