Memorable Quotes from Taylor Momsen
5 quotesCindy Lou Who Questions Christmas Traditions
Cindy Lou Who
Santa Claus, what are you doing with our tree? ...He thought up a lie, and he thought it up quick.] Why-hy-hyy, my sweet little tot!] I'll fix it up there… and I'll bring it... back here.] Santa, what's Christmas really about? Vengeance! Er, I mean… presents... I suppose.] I was afraid of that. Santa? What?!] Don't forget the Grinch. I know he's mean, and hairy and scary... His hands might be cold and clammy. But I think he's actually... sweet. Merry Christmas, Santa.
['''Narrator:''' But you know, that old Grinch was so smart and so slick… [Grinch coughs; '''Grinch:''' [imitating Santa; '''Narrator:''' The fake Santa Claus lied.; '''Grinch''': There's a light on this tree that won't... light on one side, so I'm taking it home to my w-wo-orkshop, my dear. [laughs and Cindy giggles; '''Grinch''': [pops out through the tree, startling Cindy; '''Narrator:''' And his fib fooled the child. Then he patted her head, and he got her a drink and he sent her to bed.; '''Grinch:''' [sharply; '''Grinch:''' "Sweet"!? You think he's sweet?]
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Understanding the Grinch's Isolation from Christmas
Cindy Lou Who
But, Dad, I just don't understand something. Why won't anyone talk about the Grinch?
Lou Lou Who
You kids and the Grinch. You see, Cindy, the Grinch is a Who who...well, is actually not a Who. He's-- He's more of a--
[puts stuff inside]
Cindy
A what?
Lou
Exactly, honey. And he's a What who... doesn't like Christmas. Take a look at his mailbox, sweetie. Not a single Christmas card in or out...ever.
Cindy
But why?
Lou
Well—
Post Office Person 1
Lou, where's my mail?
Post Office Person 2
Lou, I got the wrong mail here!
Post Office Person 3
Lou, I got the wrong mail!
Lou
Uh, I'll be right there. Whoop!
Post Office Person 4
We got a problem!
Lou
Alright. Uh, we'll straighten this out.
Grinch
It'll take them years to sort this out. This is his and now it's yours, and this is hers and now it's his! And for the rest of you... ...Jury duty, Jury duty, Jury duty, blackmail, pink slip, chain letter, eviction notice, Jury duty! Gee-e-e-e-e-eee!
[at the back room of the post office with Max by the sorting machine; laughing with glee; laughs schemingly; turns around by the sorting machine, then starts throwing everyone's mail in the wrong boxes; throws more mail into the wrong boxes as he emits a light giggle of amusement]
Lou
Would you mind helping me? Take this to the back room, honey. But, be careful of the sorting machine, right?
Cindy
Yeah.
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Cindy Lou Who's Inquiry About the Grinch
Cindy Lou Who
In your own words, please tell me everything you know about the Grinch.
['''Narrator:''' Cindy Lou had some questions in her curious heart. Why'' did ''the Grinch hate Christmas? Where did it all start? With her dad's blabbacorder, she wouldn't give an inch.]
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Cindy Lou Who Searches for Christmas Meaning
Cindy Lou Who
♪ Where are you, Christmas, why can't I find you? Why have you gone away? My world is changing, I'm rearranging. Does that mean Christmas changes, too? ♪♪ Where are you, Christmas? Do you remember the girl you used to know? You and I we're so carefree, now, nothing's easy. Did Christmas change or just me? ♪
[singing]
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Cindy Lou Who's Encounter with the Grinch
Cindy Lou Who
You're the, the, the, the– "The, the, the, the–" THE GRINCH!] Aah! Help! Help!
['''Grinch:''' [imitating Cindy Lou Who; normal voice; loudly; falls down a mail shaft and gets stuck; '''Grinch:''' Well...; '''Grinch:''' That worked out nicely.]
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