The Five Ways I Grew Up To Be The Grinch
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The Five Ways I Grew Up To Be The Grinch

The Grinch didn't become relatable until I entered adulthood.

Rachel Bachhuber
Dec 25, 2017
University of Wisconsin Branch Schools
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The Grinch is a classic Christmas movie. As a kid, the Grinch was not the most relatable character in the movie but now as a college student, I realized I have basically become the Grinch. Here are the five reasons why:

1. My Eating Habits.

Much like the Grinch I find I ask myself this question on a daily basis. Bored eating is the best kind of eating in my life and as much as I say I'm going to stop doing it I never do.

2. I Hate Having The Feels.

Having feelings for someone is one of the scariest things ever to me, The Grinch's reacting at the end of the movie is my reaction anytime I fall for someone.

3. Wallowing In Self-pity.

When I've had a bad day or have a ton of exams and papers all in the same week my favorite activity is wallowing in self-pity.


4. I Don't Make Other Plans With People Due To Plans With Myself.

When I make plans to make food and watch Netflix by myself no one can get in the way of me canceling my plans for myself! While I do love spending time with my friends, nothing is quite as relaxing as a solo movie night.

5. I Hate Christmas Music.

Much like the Grinch hates Christmas, I hate Christmas music. Having to listen to it from the first day of December to the 25th is agonizing at times. It makes me want to avoid going anywhere in public until the holidays are done.


Pleast tell me I'm not alone; in what ways do you feel like you have become the Grinch since growing up?!

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