Does Flick actually stick his tongue to the pole?

Does Flick actually stick his tongue to the pole?

Scott Schwartz to appear at Wize Guys Collectibles In the 1983 holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” his character, Flick, acted on a triple-dog dare, sticking his tongue to the school flagpole. Fortunately, the 14-year-old actor’s tongue wasn’t really “thtuck,” and no children were harmed filming the scene.

Why does Flick stick his tongue to the frozen pole?

Schwartz has stated that the prop department created a gentle suction device with a small motor, some tubing, and plastic painted like a flagpole. He was tasked with placing his tongue over the tubing, which created a seal and light suction. That’s why, when he flails about, his tongue stays adhered to the pole.

What to do if your tongue is stuck to a pole?

Don’t pull or tug. This can cause an injury. Have someone pour warm water on the metal and on the part of the body that’s stuck. Try breathing or blowing warm breaths on the area. If none of these things work, you may have to call 911.

Why did Flick lick the flag pole?

In the famous scene from the beloved film, the character Flick, who is a friend of the protagonist Ralphie Parker, gets his tongue frozen to the pole after accepting a ‘triple dog dare’ from a schoolmate.