13 Home Alone Instagram Caption Ideas For All You Filthy Animals

Once the weather starts getting chillier and the lattes start getting pumpkin spice-ier, it’s basically a requirement that you pop in all your favorite seasonal feel-good movies. And when it comes to holiday classics, absolutely nothing beats Home Alone. The 1990 family comedy is one of the most beloved holiday movies ever, thanks in large part to its highly quotable script. The lines are so iconic, in fact, that Home Alone quotes make for the perfect Instagram captions this time of year. After all, pretty much everyone has seen Home Alone and will get the references.

If you're stumped for Instagram caption ideas during the upcoming holiday season, there’s no better place to look than Home Alone and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. (Sorry, I'm not recognizing any of those non-Macaulay Culkin follow-ups). Whether you are fed up with your neglectful family or you’re enjoying all the culinary delights of the winter festivities, Kevin MacCallister has you covered. From quippy one-liners to brutal reads that are dripping with sarcasm, the beloved comedies have a whole range of memorable lines sure to fit whatever holiday-specific mood you’re feeling. Once you’ve started your annual rewatch, these Insta-ready Home Alone quotes are sure to make your Instagram extra festive.

1. "We live on the most boring street in the whole United States of America, where nothing even remotely dangerous will ever happen. Period."

Kevin McCallister's jerky older brother Buzz was obviously way off base when he said this, which is what wound up making it so funny. If your holiday festivities get a little chaotic as well, this would make a perfect, cheeky caption for a wild photo.

2. "Fuller! Go easy on the Pepsi!"

We've all got that hyperactive kid cousin (only one if you're lucky), who bounces off the walls throughout every family holiday. This is made for pics with those kinds of kids.

3. "Guys, I'm eating junk and watching rubbish! You better come out and stop me!"

Honestly, what are the holidays for, if not eating a ton of food and watching movies? Kevin understood that.

4. "This is my house, I have to defend it."

You probably won't have to launch a full-scale battle against two burglars this holiday season, but you may still need to defend your home against relatives bringing over gross appetizers... or their backward political rants.

5. "I have been awake for almost 60 hours. I'm tired and I'm dirty. I have been from Chicago to Paris to Dallas to... where the hell am I?"

For most of us, the holidays mean traveling. Airports aren't exactly the place where people tend to be super calm and collected — just ask Kevin's mom. If you're also getting frustrated by holiday travels, echoing her words could make for the perfect Insta caption.

6. "Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen."

Hey, not every holiday meal is going to be a full-on feast. Take a note from Kevin and show your thanks for even your less glamorous culinary attempts.

7. "You can mess with a lot of things, but you can't mess with kids on Christmas."

If someone is trying to be a Scrooge or Grinch to you this year and dampen your Christmas spirit, hit them with Kevin's words of wisdom.

8. "Two scoops, sir?" "Two? Make it three. I'm not driving."

For when the holiday meal is so good, you need to go back for thirds.

9. "I hope your parents got you a tombstone for Christmas.”

Let’s face it: You’re not going to be in the holly-jolly mood the whole holiday season. If there’s someone in your life really getting on your nerves, or you just want a playful insult to throw around that’s related to the holidays, Harry’s surprising threat to Kevin is perfect.

10. "Turtle doves are a symbol of friendship and love. And as long as each of you has your turtle dove, you'll be friends forever.”

Upgrade your next photo with youR BFF by adding the touching words of Mr. Duncan, the kindly old man who gifted Kevin two turtle doves and told him to find a special person to share them with.

11. "Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back.”

The most emotional moment in Home Alone comes at the end, when Kevin realizes the holidays just aren’t the same without his family. If you’re missing some family members at your celebration this year, this heartfelt quote will really hit home.

12. “This house is so full of people it makes me sick. When I grow up and get married, I'm living alone.”

Having a big family gathering can be a ton of fun… until it gets to the point where you have to squeeze by hordes of uncles and cousins for a second helping of mashed potatoes. If your holiday celebration tends to get a bit too crowded, Kevin’s remark about his living situation is sure to be appropriate.

13. "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal."

Last but definitely not least, the most memorable quote from Home Alone (even though it’s actually from the sequel) is always appropriate throughout the Christmas season. Use it well, my fellow filthy animals.