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Cindy-Lou Who Questions the Christmas Tree Theft
Cindy-Lou Who
Hey! Why are you taking our Christmas tree?
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Preparing for a New Role as Santa
The Grinch
If I'm gonna become Santa, then I need to get into character.
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A Grinch's Regret Over Christmas Theft
The Grinch
Uh... it was me. I stole your Christmas. I stole it, because I thought it would fix something that happened a long time ago. But it didn't. And I'm sorry. I'm so very sorry. For everything.
[walks up to Cindy-Lou; walks away]
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The Grinch's Unconventional Wisdom on Genius
The Grinch
Genius starts with the abs, Max. It's go time!
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The Grinch's Plan to Steal Christmas
The Grinch
I know just what to do; I'm going to steal their Christmas!
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Excitement Over Illumination in The Grinch
Bob
I-Illumination!
Snowball
YEAH! ILLUMINATION! WOOOO!!
[jumps in]
Bob
Huh?
Snowball
Aw, man.
Bob
Aw.
[speaks Minionese and gives Snowball his sparkler]
Snowball
Hmm. Whoa.
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Embracing Mischief with Flair
The Grinch
Today we will do mean things, and we will do them in style!
[from trailer as he and Max head to Whoville for the first time]
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The Grinch's Plan to Steal Christmas
Grinch
And now, the question we have all been waiting for: How will I steal Christmas? Well, prepare to have your little doggy mind blown. Boop! TA-DA! That's right! I become... Santa Claus! But instead of giving all the joy and happiness, I'll take it away! If he can deliver Christmas to the whole world in one night, then I can certainly steal it from little old Whoville. I mean, come on. What's Santa has that I don't? That's hurtful.
[tilts the green blackboard; chuckles; Max grunts confusedly; Max barks; frowns]
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The Grinch's Warning to Max
The Grinch
Now, remember, Max, this is the time of year when the Whos are at their most deceptive. You have my full permission to attack anyone who so much as says one kind word to us.
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Grinch Embraces Mischief with Style
Grinch
Today was great! We did mean things and we did them in style.
Grinch
Max, you know the rules. You sleep in your bed, and I sleep in--
Grinch
Oh, no, no, not you, too. I don't believe this. Max, did you teach him puppy eyes? Fine. This one time.
[more whining; he sighs and gives in]
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The Grinch's Disdain for Christmas Celebrations
Narrator
Yes, the Whos down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, in his cave north of Whoville... did not.
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The Grinch's Frustration with Unwanted Company
The Grinch
Will you stop following us?! Shoo! Away! Go back to the goat farm! Go eat a can.
[to a goat; annoyed]
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The Grinch's Food Supply Crisis
Grinch
Max, what is this depressing bean? No, no, no. That's impossible. We can't be out of food. Wha... Where's my personal reserve of moose juice? And goose juice? My emergency stash of Who Hash? And my secret slew of frozen Beezle-Nut stew? I specifically bought enough food to last until January. How much emotional eating have I been doing?
[Max barks; looks through his kitchen and finds that he's run out of food and drinks; sighs]
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Understanding the Grinch's Christmas Hatred
Narrator
Yes, the Grinch hated Christmas, the whole Christmas season. Now please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head wasn't screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. But I think that the most likely reason of all, may have been that his heart was 2 sizes too small.
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The Power of Togetherness and Celebration
Cindy-Lou Who
I wish you could celebrate with us tomorrow. We all get together and sing. It's so beautiful that if you close your eyes and listen, all of your sadness just goes away.
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Unexpected Encounter Over a Christmas Tree
Cindy-Lou
Wow. I can't believe it's really you.
[thinking the Grinch is actually Santa]
Grinch
Uh... yeah.
Cindy-Lou
I'm so sorry about the trap and everything, but I really need-- Hey! Why are you taking our Christmas tree?
[sees the tree shoved halfway into the chimney]
Grinch
Well, uh, one of the lights wasn't working, so I thought I'd take it back to the workshop and see if I could fix it.
[does a spit-take in shock, worried that his cover is about to be blown]
Cindy-Lou
I didn't know you did that.
Grinch
Yeah. Sure. Now, why don't you go back upstairs to bed, and then when you wake up, the tree will be fixed, and your presents will be waiting under it.
[chuckles]
Cindy-Lou
Wait. You don't understand. I don't want presents.
Grinch
Of course you do. Everyone wants presents.
Cindy-Lou
No, no, really, I don't. I want you to help my mom.
Grinch
Y-Your mom?
[flabbergasted]
Cindy-Lou
Yeah. She works so hard and is always doing stuff for other people. And I just want her to be happy.
Grinch
You want me to help your mom?
Cindy-Lou
You're Santa. You make people happy. And everyone should be happy, right?
Grinch
Y-Yeah, I... I guess they should.
[looks sad]
Cindy-Lou
Santa, are... are you okay?
[concerned]
Grinch
What? Uh... yeah. I'm fine. Now, why don't you go back up to bed, hmm?
[chuckles]
Cindy-Lou
Okay. I wish you could celebrate with us tomorrow. We all get together and sing. It's so beautiful that if you close your eyes and listen, all of your sadness just goes away.
[they both walk upstairs]
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The Grinch Reflects on Emotional Eating
The Grinch
I specifically bought enough food to last until January. How much emotional eating have I been doing?
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The Grinch Encounters a Unique Who Girl
The Grinch
I just met the strangest little Who girl.
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A Mother's Concern for Her Daughter's Errand
Donna
Wait, where are you going, again?
Cindy-Lou
I told you, to mail a letter.
Donna
OK, but just come here first and get your breakfast.
Cindy-Lou
Mom, I gotta go.
Cindy-Lou
Alright...
Donna
Okay. Now you can go.
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Celebrating Mischief with Style
The Grinch
Today was grr-eat! We did mean things, and we did them in style.
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The Grinch's Remark on Snow Sounds
The Grinch
This is the loudest snow I've ever heard in my life!
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A Conversation About Cookies and Breakfast
Cindy-Lou Who
You alright, Mom?
Donna
Me? Oh, yes. Never better. Ah. What did you put down here anyway, a roller skate?
Cindy-Lou
No. Just better. Mrs. Wilbur and I made cookies.
Donna
Ah, that explains it. Come have some eggs.
Cindy-Lou
I can't. I gotta go mail something. But I made the beds and put away the twins toys.
Donna
Thanks, sweetheart. You didn't have to do that.
Cindy-Lou
I don't mind.
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Cindy-Lou Who's Important Wish
Cindy-Lou Who
They're not demands. It's more like a wish. And what I'm wishing is really, really important.
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A Kid's Grateful Encounter
Kid
Oh! Thanks, mister. Hey! ].
[The Grinch puts the carrot on a snowman's face, but pushes the head off; The Grinch drops the carrot in kid's hand and walks off with Max; [w:You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch|You're a mean one, mister; The Grinch throws the snowball at him, making him muffled scream.]
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Misunderstandings Between Grinch and Cindy-Lou
Grinch
ARRGH!! What is wrong with you?! Didn't you see me? I mean, if that was a sled, I-I, well I'd be dead!
[takes the tube off his torso]
Cindy-Lou
I'm sorry for bumping into you, but this is really important. Have you seen my letter?
Grinch
And that right there, Max, is the true nature of the Who child. Just right to, "Me, me, me. My letter. Me, me, me.
[groans]
Cindy-Lou
No! You don't understand. This isn't just a letter. This is the letter.
Grinch
Oh, really? Let me guess: small child, December 20th, rapidly searching for a "REALLY IMPORTANT" lost letter? Might it be your list of demands to Santa?
[sarcastically; turns to face her]
Cindy-Lou
They're not demands! It's more like a wish. And what I'm wishing for is really, really important.
Grinch
Well then, why send a letter? I mean, if it's really that important, you should just ask him face-to-face. Oh, but that's right! No one's ever seen him! My bad. C'mon, Max. Let's get out of here.
[mockingly; turns to leave]
Cindy-Lou
Bye, doggy.
[waves to Max]
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Critique of Christmas Consumerism
The Grinch
Look at those greedy little gift monsters. Loading themselves up with Christmas junk!
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Ambitious Plans for a Grand Scheme
Taglines
Scheme big.
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Holiday Disagreement Between Grinch and Who Lady
Grinch
What's this?
[picks up a pickle jar and pulls a pickle out of the lid, and spits it out]
Who Lady
Excuse me, are you getting that? I need it for my Christmas stuffing.
Grinch
Mmm... no.
Who Lady
Well, that's not very nice! Oh, sugarplums!
[Grinch drops it on the floor, and it shatters, she stamps her foot]
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The Grinch's Plan to Steal Christmas
Grinch
Why... for 53 years, I've put up with it... now. I must stop this Christmas from coming. But how?
[mourning by his organ]
Narrator
Then he got an idea. An awful idea. The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea.
Grinch
I know just what to do. I'm going to steal their Christmas! ALL the trimmings, ALL the trappings, ALL their gifts and garlands!" When they wake up and see it's gone, then all their joy and happiness will be gone as well! So, prepare yourself, Max! For tomorrow, WE BEGIN!
[smiling evilly; lightning strikes; echoes as lightning strikes again]
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The Importance of Happiness in Giving
Cindy-Lou Who
You're Santa. You make people happy. And everyone should be happy, right?
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Transformation Through Connection and Kindness
Grinch
Well, everyone, I just wanted to say that I've spend my entire life hating Christmas and everything about it, but then I see it wasn't Christmas I hated. It was being alone. but I'm not alone anymore. And I have all of you to thank for it, especially this little girl right here. Ma'am, your daughter's kindness changed my life.
Donna
That's my little girl.
Bricklebaum
Oh, that was beautiful! That's my best friend.
Cindy-Lou
Merry Christmas, Mr. Grinch.
Grinch
Merry Christmas, Cindy-Lou.
Narrator
And the Grinch raised his glass and led the Whos in a toast.
Grinch
To kindness and love, the things we need most.
[gratefully raises his glass]
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