Billy Madison's Story
“Back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I’m not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don’t get in a fight!” So sings Billy Madison as he waits at the bus stop on his first day of school…as a twenty seven year-old man. Billy Madison is the typical Happy-Madison production: it has crude yet appealing humor and stars Adam Sandler. It gives its viewers a great laugh with its uproarious scenes and unforgettable lines. However, the practicality can be put into question. Billy Madison is the story of the heir to a fortune 500 hotel chain who spends his days drinking by the pool with his friends, reading nude magazines, and doing as little as possible. Billy (Adam Sandler) is suddenly eager to do something
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The idea of a slacking alcoholic going back to school with eight-year-old kids is undoubtedly an immediate chuckle; but no comedic plot is complete without scenes that keep the viewer wanting more. The opening scene immediately does this: “Sun tan lotion is good for me. You protect me, tee hee hee.” Billy sits in his pool singing drunken songs and sipping on his favorite cocktails when he realizes that it is “Nudy Magazine Day”. His adventure to the mailbox on a golf cart (while chasing an imaginary penguin) gives the viewer an idea of the laughs to come. Another memorable scene occurs on a third grade class field trip. Billy’s friend Ernie pees his pants and does not want any of his classmates to know. Billy, being the great comic (and eventual friend) that he is, splashes water on his jeans and announces that he has peed his pants. “Of course I peed my pants! Everyone my age pees their pants. It’s the coolest!” It is scenes like these that give the movie its own unique comedic quality while still allowing the plot to move in a positive direction.
In many instances throughout the film, the plot would not be able to move forward without the help of these humorous scenes. For example, Billy helping Ernie in such an entertaining fashion allowed Miss Vaughn’s feelings to sway in the opposite direction and begin to actually be fond of Billy. This is also the scene that allows viewers to realize a change of attitude
The idea of a slacking alcoholic going back to school with eight-year-old kids is undoubtedly an immediate chuckle; but no comedic plot is complete without scenes that keep the viewer wanting more. The opening scene immediately does this: “Sun tan lotion is good for me. You protect me, tee hee hee.” Billy sits in his pool singing drunken songs and sipping on his favorite cocktails when he realizes that it is “Nudy Magazine Day”. His adventure to the mailbox on a golf cart (while chasing an imaginary penguin) gives the viewer an idea of the laughs to come. Another memorable scene occurs on a third grade class field trip. Billy’s friend Ernie pees his pants and does not want any of his classmates to know. Billy, being the great comic (and eventual friend) that he is, splashes water on his jeans and announces that he has peed his pants. “Of course I peed my pants! Everyone my age pees their pants. It’s the coolest!” It is scenes like these that give the movie its own unique comedic quality while still allowing the plot to move in a positive direction.
In many instances throughout the film, the plot would not be able to move forward without the help of these humorous scenes. For example, Billy helping Ernie in such an entertaining fashion allowed Miss Vaughn’s feelings to sway in the opposite direction and begin to actually be fond of Billy. This is also the scene that allows viewers to realize a change of attitude