Merry Christmas from … The Grinch

The Mean One makes a stop at the Boys & Girls Club

By RALPH HARDIN

ralphhardin@gmail.com

He gets a reputation as a bad guy but it turns out that once his heart grew two sizes that fateful Christmas in Whoville all those years ago, the Grinch turned out to be pretty OK.

In fact, the mean, green Christmas-stealing machine pulled into West Memphis last week with his chopper loaded up with holiday gifts for all the kiddos at the Crittenden County Boys & Girls Club.

The Grinch was a hit with the youngsters, posing for photos, dropping off presents and making merry with all the local Cindy Lou Who types before riding off to the next stop on his list.

You’ve got to admit, it’s cooler than a reindeer-driven sleigh.

Photos courtesy of the Crittenden County Boys & Girls Club

TOP LEFT: Everyone looked eager to get closer to the Grinch than a 39-and-a-half-foot pole. TOP RIGHT: Some of the kids were admittedly a little apprehensive, probably due to all the negativity being spread by the liberal media. BOTTOM LEFT: Maybe he’s just misunderstood? Those girls seem happy … BOTTOM RIGHT: Looks like Santa might have some competition in the gift-giving department.