The Horse Prank Begins
Few scenes in National Lampoon’s Animal House capture the reckless personality of the Delta House better than the infamous horse prank.
John Belushi’s Bluto and Bruce McGill’s D-Day decide that Dean Wormer needs a little trouble in his life.
Their target is not just any horse.
It belongs to Doug Neidermeyer, the arrogant ROTC commander who has been bullying Flounder.
The Deltas decide to take the horse into Dean Wormer’s office.
What begins as a ridiculous fraternity prank quickly becomes one of the most unforgettable scenes in the entire movie.
Bluto And D-Day Have A Terrible Idea
Bluto and D-Day are not exactly known for making responsible decisions.
When they see an opportunity to get revenge on Neidermeyer, they immediately embrace it.
The plan is simple in their minds.
Get the horse into the dean’s office.
Cause trouble.
And leave Neidermeyer with a ridiculous mess to deal with.
The absurdity of the plan is exactly what makes it feel like classic Animal House.
The Deltas do not think about consequences until it is far too late.
Flounder Gets Pulled Into The Prank
Stephen Furst’s Flounder becomes an unwilling participant...
