Reasons the Grinch Wasn't That Bad
It's Time We Discuss How the Whos of Whoville Are Actually WAY Worse Than the Grinch
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This one REALLY gets me. The Grinch finally opens himself up to the idea of celebrating Christmas, and what happens? They break his tiny heart by reminding him of an embarrassing childhood memory in which he attempted to shave his beard to impress Martha May Whovier. In the flashback, we see his classmates laughing at him until he snaps and destroys the classroom. I'm not saying that was an acceptable reaction, but it is understandable. He was already a target of bullying because of the way he looked, but somehow he's the bad seed for going off on those persnickety children, and they get off scot-free? That's a little twisted.
But, I mean, the concept of someone being unfairly treated and demonized due to their physical appearance isn't that uncommon. Maybe if little Grinch just got a hug and a reassuring "Everything's going to be alright," he wouldn't have tried to steal a whole damn holiday as an adult. Ya know, just a thought. *Sips tea and reclines in chair.*