The Grinch

The Grinch
“ A Grinch is unhelpful, unfriendly, unkind, with ungracious thoughts, in an unhealthy mind. A Grinch is uncheerful, uncouth, and unclean. Now say this together: I'M FRIGHTFULLY MEAN! My eyes are both shifty, my fingers are thrifty. My mouth will not smile, not half of an inch! I'm a Grinch! I am a Grinch. I'M A GRINCH! „ ― The Grinch Oath
Vital statistics
Names	The Grinch, Mr. Greenface
Gender	Male
Race	Grinch, Whovillian
Occupation	Santa, Thief
Origin	How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (October 12, 1957)
Alignment	Mixed
Age	53
Created By	Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
Height	Not Stated
Weight	Not Stated

The Grinch is the central character of Dr. Seuss' 1957 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and its 1966 animated television adaptation. He later took on the role of the main antagonist in the 1977 Halloween special Halloween Is Grinch Night and the 1982 crossover special The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat.

Appearance

The Grinch has a rounded stomach, elongated fingers and feet accentuated by tufts of green hair, and grimy yellow teeth. His face features prominent black eyebrows and deep forehead lines, giving him a sinister and brooding appearance. His mouth, typically subtle when neutral, stretches dramatically when he smiles. His eyes are deep-set and ovoid, with red irises and yellow sclera. After his "conversion," his eyes become rounder with blue irises and white sclera, reflecting his newfound joy.

Similarly, his facial features soften, and his once-angular face takes on a heart-shaped appearance when he smiles broadly. The Grinch also has a sly, contemplative smile that shifts into a mischievous grin when he hatches a scheme. His long neck is covered with layers of green fur, and his large stomach appears to serve as a kind of pocket where he rests his hands.

His posture is notably flexible, allowing for exaggerated movements, and he often adopts a stealthy, sneaky gait when navigating around the Whos.

Personality

The Grinch is a grouchy, surly, and self-centered character with a venomously cranky attitude and a heart "two sizes too small." He embodies disdain and bitterness, particularly toward holidays, as seen in his attempts to sabotage them. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, he targets Christmas by stealing presents, trees, decorations, and food to ruin the holiday for the Whos. In Halloween Is Grinch Night!, he descends to Whoville during "Grinch Night," a time when Whos lock their homes in fear of his mischief. His early-life antagonism toward Christmas is later revealed in some versions to stem from bullying he experienced as a child during the holidays.

The Grinch is best characterized by the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," famously sung by Thurl Ravenscroft, which highlights his mean-spirited nature. Despite his cruel demeanor, he has a single companion: his loyal dog, Max. Although Max is often treated poorly—forced to masquerade as a reindeer and pull a sleigh overloaded with stolen Christmas goods—there is a clear bond of love between them.

Ultimately, the Grinch undergoes a profound transformation. After hearing the Whos celebrate Christmas despite his efforts to ruin it, his heart grows three sizes, leading him to return the stolen items and sincerely apologize. From that moment, he becomes kind-hearted, embracing the Whos and the true spirit of the holidays, as well as treating Max and others with newfound affection.

Biography

Halloween is Grinch Night!

On Halloween in Whoville, a powerful storm triggers a series of events that awaken the Grinch on Mount Crumpit. The ominous "sour-sweet wind" is seen as a dreadful omen by the Whos, signaling the arrival of "Grinch Night." As the storm rages, the townsfolk retreat to their homes, locking everything down to avoid the impending chaos.

Meanwhile, Euchariah, a young Who with astigmatism, ventures outside to visit the "euphemism." Caught by the fierce wind, he is blown away and encounters the Grinch picking brickles out of his fur after a failed attempt to catch the elusive Wuzzy Woozoo. After briefly frightening Euchariah, the Grinch deems him too insignificant to bother with and continues his trek toward Whoville, hauling his sinister paraphernalia wagon.

Realizing the danger to Whoville, Euchariah resolves to stall the Grinch. Catching up with him, the boy's persistence irritates the Grinch, who decides to give him the dreaded "spook's tour." Euchariah is thrust into a surreal and nightmarish experience filled with monstrous creatures and terrifying visions. Despite the horrors, Euchariah bravely endures, buying enough time for the storm to subside.

With the wind dying down, the Grinch is forced to abandon his plans and retreat to Mount Crumpit. His dog Max, who has been visibly melancholic throughout the night, chooses to leave the Grinch and follows Euchariah back to Whoville, where he is welcomed as a hero. Left alone, the Grinch laments missing the "Grinch Night Ball" but takes solace in the thought that the sour-sweet wind will return one day, allowing him to wreak havoc again. He ends with a sinister laugh, hinting at his inevitable return.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Grinch is a grumpy, solitary figure with a heart "two sizes too small," living in isolation on Mount Crumpit, overlooking the cheerful town of Whoville. Frustrated by the Whos' noisy and exuberant Christmas celebrations, he devises a scheme to stop the holiday from coming altogether. Disguising himself as Santa Claus, he sets out with his loyal dog, Max, to carry out his plan.

Descending the chimneys of Whoville's homes, the Grinch steals every present, Christmas tree, and feast item he can find. During his escapade, he encounters Cindy-Lou Who, a curious young girl. Thinking quickly, the Grinch fabricates a lie to explain his presence and sends her back to bed. Undeterred, he continues his heist, stripping the town of all its Christmas trappings.

With his sleigh overloaded with stolen goods, the Grinch climbs to the summit of Mount Crumpit, ready to dump everything into the abyss. As dawn breaks, he eagerly anticipates the sound of the Whos' sorrow. To his astonishment, he hears joyous singing instead. This heartfelt moment leads him to understand that Christmas is about more than material things—it holds a deeper, more meaningful essence.

Moved by this revelation, the Grinch's heart grows three sizes. Filled with newfound warmth and joy, he returns the stolen items to the Whos and humbly joins their Christmas feast, embracing the holiday spirit and the community he once shunned.

The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat

The Grinch wakes up in an uncharacteristically good mood one morning, only for his reflection in the mirror—possibly an embodiment of his father or his inner doubts—to admonish him. The reflection compels him to recite the "Grinch's Oath," reminding him of his supposed venomous and malevolent nature. Determined to prove himself as the true Grinch, he sets out to spread mischief.

Meanwhile, the Cat in the Hat enjoys a peaceful picnic, but their paths collide when the Grinch's vehicle bumps into the Cat's. A simple accident spirals out of control when the Cat unintentionally insults the Grinch by calling him "Mr. Greenface," triggering a chaotic car chase.

The Cat retreats to the safety of his home, but the Grinch follows, eager to showcase his latest invention: the "Acoustical Anti-Audial Bleeper," or "Vacusound Sweeper," a device that scrambles all sounds within a 50-mile radius, even silencing the Cat's voice. Pleased with his success, the Grinch returns to his lair and upgrades his invention into a "darkhouse," an anti-lighthouse that emits beams of darkness across the land.

Frustrated and determined to understand the Grinch's motives, the Cat attempts a psychiatric analysis inside a thought bubble. However, the imaginary Grinch refuses to open up, and a fleeting memory of his deceased mother only briefly rattles him. With no progress made, the Cat decides to confront the real Grinch in person. But the Grinch, reveling in chaos, makes it so dark that the Cat crashes his car into a "Dead End" sign.

To further amplify the madness, the Grinch adjusts the darkhouse to emit beams of persimmon pink, turning everything into surreal, living chaos. The Cat takes refuge in a nearby restaurant, where the Grinch's antics bring the place to life in nonsensical ways, spreading confusion and havoc. Exhausted and exasperated, the Cat devises a plan to confront the Grinch once and for all.

The Cat rallies everyone from the restaurant and leads them to the Grinch's lair. Together, they sing a heartfelt song reminding the Grinch of the love his mother once gave him, pleading with him to change his wicked ways. Overwhelmed by grief and touched by the memory of his mother—whose comforting reflection appears in a puddle of his tears—the Grinch collapses. He and Max dismantle the darkhouse, undoing its chaos.

The following morning, the Grinch wakes up happy again. When his reflection tries to manipulate him back into mischief, Max reveals that he had left the Vacusound Sweeper intact and scrambles the reflection's words. With the reflection silenced, the Grinch embraces his newfound peace, free from his darker impulses.

Powers and Statistics

Tier: 10-B physically, 9-B with equipment.

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Stealth Mastery, limited Toon Force, Body Control (Can squeeze to fit down chimneys, spin his head all the way around, and send his eyebrows to attack enemies.), Size Manipulation, Vehicular Mastery, Resistance to Freezing temperatures (Lives around ice and snow without any effects.), and possibly Pain (Twisted his head all the way around with no pain), Telepathy (In Halloween is Grinch Night, he reads Max’s mind. In The Grinch grinches The Cat in the Hat he has conversations with the Cat in The Cat’s head) and Dream Manipulation (Shown stealing items from children’s dreams), Fear Manipulation and Pocket Reality Manipulation via the Paraphernalia Wagon, Smoke Manipulation with car, Sound Manipulation via Acoustical Anti Audio Bleeper (A.K.A. the Vacuu Sound Sweeper), Darkness Manipulation, Light Manipulation, and Duplication (Of others) via the Dark House, Illusion Creation, limited Perception Manipulation and Reality Warping via the Dark House and the Paraphernalia Wagon

Attack Potency: Human level physically (Somewhat comparable to The Cat in the Hat), Wall level with equipment (His car would be at this tier). Some equipment bypass conventional durability.

Speed: At least Peak Human, likely higher physically (Stole all the Who’s presents in one night), at least Superhuman with equipment (Vehicles are this fast)

Lifting Strength: At least Class 5, possibly higher (Able to lift his sleigh with all the presents, Christmas trees, and all the holiday paraphernalia of Whoville)

Striking Strength: Human level physically, Wall level with equipment

Durability: Human level physically, Wall level with equipment

Stamina: High (He stole all the food, decorations, trees, and presents in Whoville in one night, and didn't seem fatigued afterward)

Range: Standard Melee Range, higher with abilities and equipment

Standard Equipment: Paraphernalia Wagon, Dark House, Acoustical Anti Audio Bleeper (A.K.A. the Vacuu Sound Sweeper), etc.

Intelligence: Genius (Invents his own advanced tech, skilled liar and manipulator, outsmarted The Cat in the Hat)

Weaknesses: Some equipment require preparation time to use (Ex. Dark House)

Note: This profile only covers the "canon" version of The Grinch from his appearances that were created or directed by Dr. Seuss. This excludes video games, the live-action movie, or the 2018 film.