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Plot

Set in the fictional small town of Dukesberry in Christmas of 2001, the movie focuses on Davey Stone, a drunk misanthrope with a long criminal record. Arrested in the beginning of the movie for trying to leave a Chinese restaurant without paying the bill and then running from the cops in a chase around the town, damaging a Santa Claus statue and giant menorah in the process, he is about to be sentenced to jail when Whitey Duvall, a seventy year old referee from the basketball league Stone used to play in, comes forward at his trial. The judge, at Whitey's suggestion, sentences Stone to be a referee-in-training for the Youth Basketball League under Whitey as his community service. But the judge warns him for the last time, if he breaks one more law, he will be sentenced to ten years in prison. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... China has one of the richest culinary heritages on Earth. ... A typical depiction of Santa Claus. ... A coin issued by Mattathias Antigonus, c. ... This article is about the sport. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Community service refers to service that a person performs for the benefit of his or her local community. ...

The next day, Davey is to referee his first game. When he walks onto the floor Whitey tells Davey that he'd better not "Be coming on my floor with those hard soles pal," to which Davey responds "Fine I'll just ref in my socks!" Davey then kicks one boot off and breaks a light, and the other hitting a man in the back of the head, causing him to hit the game buzzer. Soon after the game starts, Whitey suggests that he should call a foul when a fat kid is knocked down. Davey calls a foul "on this kid for eating everything in sight." When people in the stands begin to throw things at Davey, scratching Whitey's floor, Whitey goes into a seizure (he does this often throughout the movie). Davey ends the game because "no one wants to see an old man die," declaring "Fatty's team" the losing team "because I wanna see him cry again", which he does. This article is about epileptic seizures. ...

The next scene takes place in the mall. At the mall, Whitey's favorite place to be, the audience is first introduced to Jennifer Friedman, Davey's childhood girlfriend who, according to Whitey, has recently been left by her husband and has returned to Dukesberry to raise her son, Benjamin. Davey comments about Jennifer's good looks, but Whitey reminds him that Davey lost his chance with Jennifer 20 years ago.

Davey and Whitey do not get along well; at one point Davey knocks Whitey into a port-a-potty, which promptly falls over and as Whitey spills out with the pot's foul contents, Davey sprays him with hose water, freezing and trapping Whitey inside a frozen block of urine and feces. "Smell ya later, poopsicle!!" is all Davey has to say about it. Some deer rescue Whitey later by licking the ice, urine, and feces off.

In a later scene, when Whitey has taken Davey to the basketball court for "a refresher course on b-ball rules and regulations," Davey comments that he could win against two men playing basketball on the court even with Whitey as his partner. Overhearing this comment, one of the men challenges them to a game. Whitey gets knocked out on the first play, taking a shot on the basket and getting it stuffed right back into his face and Benjamin takes his place. Davey teaches Benjamin some new tricks and they win.

Driving home, you find out more about Davey's and Jennifer's relationship (courtesy of song) Whitey and Davey reach Davey's trailer just in time to see the man who lost the basketball game burning it. Davey runs into the burning trailer and rescues a letter that says "To our son Davey". Whitey offers to let Davey stay with him and his sister Eleanore.

Davey at first complains about the highly detailed house rules (referred to as technical fouls, Whitey being a referee), but over time adjusts to living in the Duvall’s' home and appears to turn his life around. Then, on the morning of the "All-Star Banquet," a ceremony at which the Dukesberry Patch, among other honors is given, Davey and the Duvalls are at an ice rink. After some conversation, Whitey brings up the story of Davey having been the star of "the JCC Miracle Game" during Hanukkah when he was 12 years old. On that night, Davey's team, normally losing every game, had beaten the other team in a miraculous comeback "as a Hanukkah present" to their parents. However, after the game, Davey had received the most unwelcome of Hanukkah presents: the news that his parents had been hit by a truck that had run into a patch of black ice while they were en route to the game and died. All that was shown in the movie to have been recovered from the car was a Hanukkah card to Davey. After that traumatic experience, Davey went into decline and shut down. Davey, in a rage, tells Whitey that no one in the town even knows he exists and will never win the patch he longs for, steals Eleanore’s wig, and walks away. In basketball, a technical foul is an infraction of the rules usually concerning unsportsmanlike non-contact behavior. ... Rockefeller Centre ice rink An ice rink is a frozen body of water where people can ice skate or play winter sports. ... Grand Rabbi Israel Abraham Portugal of Skulen Hasidism lighting Hanukkah lights Hanukkah (‎, also spelled Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th day of the month of Kislev, which may fall anytime from late November to late December. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Davey, drunk, breaks into the mall to yell at Jennifer, who is obviously not there. Once inside, the logos (and in some cases, products) of the various mall stores (Radio Shack, Foot Locker, GNC, KB Toys, Victoria's Secret, The Sharper Image, See's Candies, Panda Express) begin talking to him. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf mascot pours java into his mouth to sober him, and a musical scene follows where the logos (and products) try to convince him to "let it out" and cry. He refuses, until they show him his Hanukkah card from his parents. At that point, the police arrive to try to arrest him. He handcuffs the police to each other and runs away with the intent of leaving for New York City. The Drunkenness of Noah by Giovanni Bellini Drunkenness is the state of being intoxicated by consumption of alcohol to a degree that mental and physical facilities are noticeably impaired. ... RadioShack Corporation (formerly Radio Shack) (NYSE: RSH) runs a chain of electronics retail stores in the United States, as well as parts of Europe. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with F.W. Woolworth Company. ... General Nutrition Center or GNC is a Pittsburgh based American commercial enterprise focusing on the retail sale of health- and nutrition- related products, over the counter drugs, and foods/food supplements world-wide. ... KB Toys (previously known as Kay Bee Toys) is a chain of mall-based retail toy stores in the United States. ... For the Sonata Arctica single, see Victorias Secret (song) Victorias Secret is a retailer of lingerie and beauty products. ... The Sharper Image Corporation NASDAQ: SHRP,founded by Richard Thalheimer, is a speciality retailer that operates throughout the United States. ... Sees Candies logo Mary See A typical Sees Candies store. ... Panda Express logo Exterior view of a typical Panda Express restaurant. ... The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a Los Angeles, California-based coffee chain, owned and operated by International Coffee & Tea, LLC. The company was founded by Mona and Herbert Hyman. ... Hiatts Speedcuffs in holster, as used by UK police A model wearing handcuffs, waist chain, and thumbcuffs Old handcuffs Handcuffs are restraints designed to secure an individuals wrists close together. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

Davey plans to leave town by taking the night bus, but on the way it is forced to stop; one thumbtack popped all eight of the tires (a hint at the miracle of Hanukkah). Davey then noticed that they had stopped right in front of the banquet hall, where the "Dukesberry All-Star Patch" was to be given. He realizes that he has to apologize to Whitey, but arrives at the Hall just in time to see the award being given to someone else. Whitey and Eleanore leave sadly without anyone noticing them, and Davey realizes that he owes more than an apology, so he goes into the ballroom and tells everyone that Whitey should deserve the award instead, despite the knowledge that he will be arrested. With the whole town against him, Jennifer notices that Davey has finally allowed himself to cry and convinces the town to hear him out. When the entire town laughs at the concept of giving Whitey the patch, Davey shows them all the man has done for the community in the song Bum Biddy Bum Bum. Grand Rabbi Israel Abraham Portugal of Skulen Hasidism lighting Hanukkah lights Hanukkah (‎, also spelled Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th day of the month of Kislev, which may fall anytime from late November to late December. ...

For the final scene, Whitey goes to the Mall to announce that he will leave town for Florida and Davey brings the rest of the townspeople into the mall. Apologizing, they all give the last 35 years of Badges to Whitey. Eleanore gets Davey and Jennifer together. In the excitement, Whitey has another seizure, but the narrator assures the audience that Whitey is okay, as Whitey says "This is the happiest seizure in my life". Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

Characters

Primary Characters

Davey Stone (Adam Sandler) - Crazy Jewish man who used to be friendly, but became a grouch and a loner when his parents died in a car accident when he was 12. The story is centered on Davey's life. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9th, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter, and film producer. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination...

Whitey Duvall (Adam Sandler) - Basketball referee who is illiterate, optimistic, Christian, 4'3", and has little hair on his head, but lots in other places. One of his feet is much smaller than the other (Men's 11 right foot, children's 9 left foot). Has a very high-pitched voice and hopes to win the "Dukesberry All-Star Patch" ("The Patch"), an honor awarded annually by direct popular vote (see election). Befriends Davey and reveals his good side. Whitey made a previous appearance on Adam Sandler's CD Stan and Judy's Kid. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9th, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter, and film producer. ... This article is about the political process. ... Stan and Judys Kid is a 1999 album by Adam Sandler. ...

Jennifer Friedman (Jackie Sandler, but credited as Jackie Titone) - Former girlfriend and teammate of Davey and mother of Benjamin Friedman. She is Jewish. Jackie Sandler Jackie Sandler is an American actress. ...

Secondary Characters

Eleanore Duvall (Adam Sandler) - Fraternal twin sister of Whitey. She has diabetes. She also wears many wigs, and appears to have feet opposite of her brother. She looks like an "owl" without her wig. They live together and take in Davey when his trailer burns down. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9th, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter, and film producer. ... Fraternal twin boys in the tub The term twin most notably refers to two individuals (or one of two individuals) who have shared the same uterus (womb) and usually, but not necessarily, born on the same day. ... This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ...

Benjamin Friedman (Austin Stout) - Son of Jennifer and youth basketball player. Like his mother, he is also Jewish. He is responsible for Davey meeting Jennifer at the basketball court and ice rink.

Mr. Chang (Rob Schneider) - The owner of the restaurant The Chinese Dragon, he doesn't like Davey. Apparently, wigs make him feel pretty like the wig that was thrown on him at the ice rink makes him feel like the real Kristi Yamaguchi. During the Dukesberry Patch Ceremony he is shirtless and is the second to join in the "Bum Biddy" song. This article is about the American actor/comedian. ... Kristi Tsuya Yamaguchi (born July 12, 1971) is an American figure skater. ...

Deer (Adam Sandler) - Several friendly deer who help Whitey and once hid Davey from the police. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9th, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter, and film producer. ...

Mall Logos and Products - A bunch of things in the mall who talk to Davey in the mall scene. Among these logos/products include the Foot Locker Guy (Peter Dante), the Panda Express Panda (Kevin P. Farley), a Radio Shack Walkie-Talkie (Blake Clarke), a Sharper Image Chair (Tom Kenny), the See's Candies Box (Ellen Albertini Dow), a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cup (Lari Friedman), two toy soldiers from KB Toys (Dylan and Cole Sprouse), a gown from Victoria's Secret (Tyra Banks), and the GNC Guy (Carl Weathers). This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Blake Clark (born February 2, 1946 in Macon, Georgia) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and veteran of the Vietnam War. ... This article has been illustrated as part of WikiProject WikiWorld. ... Ellen Albertini Dow (born November 16, 1918) is an American character actress. ... Dylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse (born August 4, 1992) are American identical twin brother actors. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Carl Weathers (born January 14, 1948) is an American actor, and former professional American and Canadian league football player. ...

Other characters are mentioned in the plot, but are not above because they do not show up repeatedly.

Songs

1. Davey's Song - Davey
2. At the Mall - Whitey
3. Patch Song - Whitey
4. Long Ago - Davey, Jennifer, Whitey, and Company
5. Technical Foul - Davey, Whitey, and Eleanor
6. Intervention Song - Davey and Mall Logos
7. Bum Biddy - Davey, Jennifer, Benjamin, Mr. Chan, and Company
8. The Hanukkah Song, Part 3 - Adam Sandler feat. Rob Schneider

Trivia

• Portions of the film bear striking resemblance to other pieces of Sandler's comedy work. For example, the film's name comes from the opening to his "The Chanukah Song" and Whitey is very similar to the character Whitey from the track of the same name on Stan and Judy's Kid. Whitey is also put into real life in Sandler's film Little Nicky, played by Dana Carvey.

• Dylan and Cole Sprouse from Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody play the KB Toys soldiers in the mall scene. The twins are quite fond of Adam Sandler, and they even starred alongside him in their breakthrough film, Big Daddy. They also are featured on a remix to The Chanukah Song.

• Davey's parents are voiced by Adam Sandler's parents.

• Adam Sandler's then-fiancée-now-wife Jackie Sandler (who was credited as "Jackie Titone" in the credits) gives the voice of Jennifer in the movie

• Many of the backgrounds resemble landmarks in Manchester, New Hampshire, where Adam Sandler grew up, such as the Red Arrow Diner. Also, the Dunesberry youth basketball court is almost identical to the JFK Coliseum in Manchester, however, the JFK is an ice rink, not a basketball court.

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Goofs

• In Whitey's flashback to 1981, he performs a spastic version of the Robot Dance to the tune of "Mr. Roboto" by Styx. However, the song wasn't released until two years later (while the dance precedes the song by several years). However, the song is presented as non-diegetic, so it is most likely meant to relate to the dance.
• In one of the mall scenes, Whitey says that he can't read. However, while in his house soaking his feet, he reads magazine called "Short and Goofy." It may be that he just looked at the images inside.
• At Davey's first court hearing, the judge says Whitey is 70 years old. Later in the movie, Whitey states that "It's just been me and Eleanore for 67 years." This would mean that Whitey and Eleanore have lived together by themselves since the age of 3.

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See also

• List of animated feature-length films

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External links

• Official site
• Eight Crazy Nights at the Internet Movie Database
• Transcript of movie (DOC)