Continuity mistake: When Willie goes to the motel that he is staying at, Opal, one of his many conquests, is sitting outside on a bench taking off her wig and shoes. In the next shot when Willie calls to her, she is seen taking off her wig and shoes again.
Bad Santa (2003)
Plot summary
Directed by: Terry Zwigoff
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, John Ritter, Lauren Graham, Bernie Mac
"Bad Santa" is the story of two conmen who go on a road trip to malls dressed as Santa and his elf. Rather than spreading good cheer, the duo's motive is to rob each establishment, a strategy that becomes complicated when they encounter an 8-year-old who teaches them the true meaning of Christmas.
More mistakes in Bad Santa
Willy: Were you dropped on your head?
Kid: My head?
Willy: Of course your head. Who else's head are we talking about?
Kid: How can I be dropped on my own head?
Trivia: Billy Bob Thornton has said he really was drunk during some scenes.
Question: What is a talking walnut? Details please.
Answer: My guess is that they are characters of the Christmas story.
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Chosen answer: It's just something the kid came up with. He is not quite all there. It's just something that illustrates how odd the kid is.
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