As an Englishman who has moved to the US, I first saw and became aware of the Grinch during the Christmas of 2001.
Ever since then my wife insists that we watch it every Christmas, especially now that we have children. This cartoon, it would seem, is a national obsession in the US. Perhaps it has some sentimental value for Americans who were raised on it (like my wife), but for this 30 something, coming to it fresh, I just can not see what all the fuss is about.
The story revolves around The Grinch (some sort of green animal) who plans to destroy Christmas for the people of Whoville. The Who's of Whoville meanwhile continue with Christmas and during which The Grinch himself discovers the joy of Christmas.
Whilst it may be a nice little tale, it is only a cartoon and now one which is quite outdated. I'll admit that I have warmed to it over the years, but the bottom line is that I just don't get what all the fuss is about with these old TV specials.
Ever since then my wife insists that we watch it every Christmas, especially now that we have children. This cartoon, it would seem, is a national obsession in the US. Perhaps it has some sentimental value for Americans who were raised on it (like my wife), but for this 30 something, coming to it fresh, I just can not see what all the fuss is about.
The story revolves around The Grinch (some sort of green animal) who plans to destroy Christmas for the people of Whoville. The Who's of Whoville meanwhile continue with Christmas and during which The Grinch himself discovers the joy of Christmas.
Whilst it may be a nice little tale, it is only a cartoon and now one which is quite outdated. I'll admit that I have warmed to it over the years, but the bottom line is that I just don't get what all the fuss is about with these old TV specials.