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14 Signs You’re Actually The Grinch

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

Remember when you first heard of the Grinch? Maybe you read the Dr. Seuss book, maybe you watched the animated bit from the 60s, or maybe you watched the live-action film from 2000.

Back then, the Grinch was this creepy scary green dude who was really mean. Funny thing, though—as we grew up, he started becoming more and more relatable…read on to see if you and the Grinch are twins separated at birth.

Disclaimer: The items listed in this article are meant to be used as a guide to help you identify warning signs, and are not a substitute for a medical diagnosis. Please consult your doctor if you think you may be a grinch.

1. You’re terrible at sewing.

How this guy managed to make a fully functional Santa suit, I’ll never know, but I know this ain’t it.

2. You make this face every time you hatch a plan.

“Who said anything about buying my textbooks?”

3. You list “eating” as one of your hobbies.

Foooooooooooooooood…

4. On the other hand, you have terrible eating habits.

Who has time for cooking when there’s ramen and Oreos?

5. Your sass levels are on point.

With one look, the whole world knows they can’t mess with you.

6. You’re absolutely obsessed with your dog.

Or cat. Either way, your pet is your only – I mean best – friend.

7. You’re easily entertained by shiny things.

Extra points if it dangles.

8. You also like pointy things. Like stars.

What can I say? You shoot for the stars – that is to say, you’re ambitious.

9. You talk to yourself. A lot.

Normal people just don’t give you those real, satisfying conversations about whether “moo” is naturally louder than “bark”.

10. You stopped caring.

Look how much I care about your drama. Just look.

11. In fact, emotions themselves are a foreign concept.

On a rare instance that an Emotion™ does in fact come, you have no idea how to cope.

12. There’s a list of people you can’t stand.

That jerk who ran you over with a skateboard, that person who left gum under your seat, that girl who didn’t hold the door open for you…

13. You like to think of yourself as above those pitiful mortals.

Especially when they start obsessing over the holidays. Do they really not see it’s just a sad mess of commercialized nonsense?

14. When Christmas finally DOES come, you go all out.

I HAVE THE PRESENTS! AND THE SANTA SUIT! LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

Tamara is a Communication major at University of Califonia, Santa Barbara. Having grown up in the Mojave desert, Tamara can't get enough of the dream weather and natural beauty of Santa Barbara. When not studying or working on her novel, she spends her free time listening to music, crafting, exploring the world around her, and settling into a corner with a good book.
Kristine is a 3rd year Chemistry major at UC Santa Barbara. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. When she's not writing, she works with her sister to create adorable baked delicacies for The Royal Icing, their at-home bakery. She's also a ballerina, lipstick enthusiast, and bunny lover. Post-graduation, she plans on going to graduate school while continuing her writing career. Catch her on instagram @CookiesForKay