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While technically a street, the meeting specifically occurs right outside Duncanmuddled-context The correct quote is "What's the matter, kid? Get on the wrong plane, squirt?"muddled-quote Peter McCallister finds the gold tooth at the end of the first film (Home Alone)source-confusion

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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), where do the main characters know each other from?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), the main characters—Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) and the bumbling burglars Harry Lyme (Joe Pesci) and Marv Murchins (Daniel Stern)—know each other from the events of the original film, Home Alone (1990).

The details of their history and connection include the following:

1. Their Original Encounter (Chicago, 1990)

The Scouting Trip: Harry first encounters the McCallister family in the opening scenes of the first film by impersonating a police officer. He visits their home under the guise of "checking on the neighborhood" to see which houses will be vacant for Christmas. Kevin sees him in the house, and Harry notices the gold tooth that becomes a recurring identifier.
The Battle for the House: After Kevin is accidentally left home alone, Harry and Marv (then known as the "Wet Bandits") target his house for a robbery. Kevin defends his home using an elaborate series of booby traps.
The Arrest: At the end of the first film, Kevin lures them into a neighbor's house where they are finally apprehended by the police. Marv's habit of leaving the water running in the houses they robbed (their "calling card") allowed the police to identify all their crimes.

2. Recognition in the Sequel

Escape from Prison: In Home Alone 2, Harry and Marv have recently escaped from prison in Chicago and fled to New York City. They refer to themselves now as the "Sticky Bandits" (using tape on their gloves to steal coins from charity buckets).
First Meeting in New York: The characters run into each other purely by chance on a crowded New York street. Kevin is exploring the city after accidentally boarding a flight to NYC instead of Miami, while the bandits are plotting a heist of a massive toy store called Duncan’s Toy Chest.
Instant Recognition: There is immediate mutual recognition. Harry and Marv are shocked to see the "same kid" who defeated them a year prior. Marv mocks him by saying, "What’s the matter, kid? Get on the wrong plane, sport?" confirming they recognize him from their previous encounter in Chicago.

3. The Shared History of "The Last Encounter"

Revenge Plot: Throughout the sequel, Harry and Marv's motivation shifts from simple burglary to personal revenge. Harry explicitly mentions their "last encounter," and they are determined to hurt Kevin for the injuries he caused them (and for sending them to prison).
The Gold Tooth: A specific detail that links the characters across both films is Harry's gold tooth. In the first film, Kevin sees it when Harry is dressed as a cop. In the second film, Kevin's father, Peter, even finds the gold tooth on the floor of the Chicago house after the first movie's events, though the parents never fully realize the extent of Kevin's battle until much later.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] While technically a street, the meeting specifically occurs right outside Duncan's Toy Chest immediately after Kevin exits the store.

[2] The correct quote is "What's the matter, kid? Get on the wrong plane, squirt?"

[3] Peter McCallister finds the gold tooth at the end of the first film (Home Alone), not in the second film. This scene serves as the resolution to the first movie's plot.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Specific Meeting Location

The summary omits that the meeting happens specifically outside Duncan's Toy Chest, which is a key location for the plot.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What is the exact quote Marv says to Kevin when they meet in Home Alone 2?

#02 Does Peter McCallister find the gold tooth in Home Alone 1 or 2?

#S SOURCES

wikipedia.org shmoop.com giggster.com wikipedia.org

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In *Home Alone 2: Lost in New York* (1992), the main characters—**Kevin McCallister** (Macaulay Culkin) and the bumbling burglars **Harry Lyme** (Joe Pesci) and **Marv Murchins** (Daniel Stern)—know each other from the events of the original film, ***Home Alone*** (1990). The details of their history and connection include the following: ### 1. Their Original Encounter (Chicago, 1990) * **The Scouting Trip:** Harry first encounters the McCallister family in the opening scenes of the first film by impersonating a police officer. He visits their home under the guise of "checking on the neighborhood" to see which houses will be vacant for Christmas. Kevin sees him in the house, and Harry notices the gold tooth that becomes a recurring identifier. * **The Battle for the House:** After Kevin is accidentally left home alone, Harry and Marv (then known as the **"Wet Bandits"**) target his house for a robbery. Kevin defends his home using an elaborate series of booby traps. * **The Arrest:** At the end of the first film, Kevin lures them into a neighbor's house where they are finally apprehended by the police. Marv's habit of leaving the water running in the houses they robbed (their "calling card") allowed the police to identify all their crimes. ### 2. Recognition in the Sequel * **Escape from Prison:** In *Home Alone 2*, Harry and Marv have recently escaped from prison in Chicago and fled to New York City. They refer to themselves now as the **"Sticky Bandits"** (using tape on their gloves to steal coins from charity buckets). * **First Meeting in New York:** The characters run into each other purely by chance on a crowded New York street. Kevin is exploring the city after accidentally boarding a flight to NYC instead of Miami, while the bandits are plotting a heist of a massive toy store called **Duncan’s Toy Chest**. * **Instant Recognition:** There is immediate mutual recognition. Harry and Marv are shocked to see the "same kid" who defeated them a year prior. Marv mocks him by saying, *"What’s the matter, kid? Get on the wrong plane, sport?"* confirming they recognize him from their previous encounter in Chicago. ### 3. The Shared History of "The Last Encounter" * **Revenge Plot:** Throughout the sequel, Harry and Marv's motivation shifts from simple burglary to personal revenge. Harry explicitly mentions their "last encounter," and they are determined to hurt Kevin for the injuries he caused them (and for sending them to prison). * **The Gold Tooth:** A specific detail that links the characters across both films is **Harry's gold tooth**. In the first film, Kevin sees it when Harry is dressed as a cop. In the second film, Kevin's father, Peter, even finds the gold tooth on the floor of the Chicago house after the first movie's events, though the parents never fully realize the extent of Kevin's battle until much later.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The main characters know each other from the events of the first film, Home Alone (1990). In that film, Harry and Marv (the "Wet Bandits") attempted to rob Kevin's house, but he defeated them with booby traps, leading to their arrest. In Home Alone 2, they have escaped from prison and recognize Kevin on the street outside Duncan's Toy Chest in New York City. Marv's specific line upon seeing him is, "What's the matter, kid? Get on the wrong plane, squirt?" The detail of Peter finding Harry's gold tooth occurs at the end of the first film, not the second.

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