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"Fans of the comedy filmNational Lampoon’s Vacation(1983) might recall its sequel,European Vacation(1985). Among the memorable scenes from this PG-13 family comedy is Anthony Michael Hall's character, Rusty, sharing a moment with a German woman who reveals her breasts. Many viewers may have seen their first on-screen nudity here or developed an unexpected interest in traveling to small German towns instead of Disney World. While Rusty's successors might envy his trip to Walley World, few would argue that they'd prefer his encounter with Claudia, the Bavarian beauty he meets. The scene unfolds gradually as Claudia unbuttons her top while Rusty, wearing a silly hat, laughs nervously. Though his reaction may not embody the stereotypical American machismo, it's hard to fault him for being captivated by Claudia's charms. Ironically, despite using a real German actress namedClaudia Neigiduring this scene, she never repeated her brief yet memorable performance. Instead, Neidig has enjoyed success in German television on shows likeUnter unsandEin Bayer auf Rugen. Now residing in Bonn with her son Claudius and continuing her career as both an actress and talent agent, Neidig remains a foreign entity to many Hollywood fans who can't help but wonder what could have been. Still, her role inEuropean Vacationwill likely remain her most infamous for its impact on young viewers."
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