I don't know why this moment in this movie "A Christmas Story" came to my mind but I always laugh. This short scene leads to my favorite line in the entire movie, spoken by Melinda Dillon as the mom - - she's my favorite character in the movie. (I really like Dillon in anything.)
The Framley Examiner has gone now, but that was a guaranteed pick-me-up for me. Zany but still within the bounds of reason. Depending of course, on how rubbery and bendable and excitable your reason boundaries are.