"And he puzzled three hours, `till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! 'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store.' 'Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!'" Is it just me or is every company that can get its greedy sponsorship hands on the new live action Grinch movie feasting like a shark feeding frenzy? Maybe, next they can do "The Lorax" co-sponsored by the North American Logging Association and the Oil Industry of America. Dr. Suess must be spinning in his grave. ------------------ Time for a new cause. [This message has been edited by Jeff (edited November 24, 2000).]
New Cause=SOC (Save Our Christmas) ------------------ In order to be a success in life, you need 2 things: 1. Don't tell everything you know.
I wonder if Jim Carey took a buy-out or if he's got points on the film. Jeff, did you like the movie? ------------------ 'Deeds, not words, shall speak me.'
Jeff, this is a story from early November, but relates well to your quote. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/eo/20001106/en/mrs_seuss_whoville_is_not_poo-ville_1.html Monday November 06 07:52 PM EST Mrs. Seuss: Whoville is not Poo-ville You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But just keep your mind out of the toilet. That, apparently, was the edict handed down by Dr. Seuss' widow, Audrey Geisel, during the making of this fall's hyped-to-the-high-heavens holiday movie, Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. As the gatekeeper to her late husband's estate--which includes nearly four dozen children's books that have become rhyming national treasures--the 79-year-old Geisel made sure the $123 million film, opening November 17 and starring Jim Carrey, did not stray (too far) from husband Theodor Geisel's original land of Whoville. And, according to the latest issue of Newsweek, getting her blessings for the film was hardly as easy as one-fish, two-fish, red-fish, blue-fish. The magazine reports Geisel, unimpressed with the original Grinch proposal, rebuffed Imagine honcho Brian Grazer in his attempt to secure rights for the film. She later relented to Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment--thanks to a bit of begging, a promise to make Carrey the dastardly green leading man and a personal visit from director Ron Howard, who conjured up an entirely new plot while flying to her La Jolla, California, home for a personal visit. Geisel also had veto power over the script, which led to some reworking, according to the magazine. She objected to several jokes in the screenplay, including a poke about one family who did not have a Christmas tree or presents ("The Who-steins," Grinch declared upon finding a menorah) and the placement of a stuffed trophy of the Cat in the Hat on the Grinch's wall. Geisel also called for Grazer and Howard to tone down the potty humor. "There were too many bathroom jokes," she told Newsweek. "That's not the Seuss world, not at all." The Seuss world the Whoville-hating Grinch inhabits was first published by Geisel in 1957. Just as memorable was its 1966 cartoon adaptation (and bona fide holiday classic) narrated by Boris Karloff. Some, however, already note the irony in this Grinch adaptation: Here's a legendary story about the true meaning of Christmas--and a warning about holiday over-commercialism--all promoted ad nauseum with Grinch cookies, Grinch postage stamps, and all the other cross-promotional Grinch goodies you can possibly consume. And don't forget the cereal. Kellogg's has launched a promotional campaign in which the Grinch is "stealing breakfast." His trademark wiry green fingers can now be seen on boxes of Apple Jacks and marshmallow-blasted Froot Loops. "Kellogg's is behind the Grinch promotion in a big way," Kevin Smith, Kellogg's vice president of marketing services, said in a statement. "It will create excitement for the movie in the grocery store with everything from Grinch-theme foods and premium giveaways to a Visa sweepstakes." But, as Newsweek points out, wasn't it Dr. Seuss himself who wrote, "Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store"? "Well," concedes his widow, who's getting 50 percent of all marketing revenues, "there you have a paradox to end all paradoxes." ------------------ Save our children from the TAAS test: TAAS test report card TAAS test fact sheet
Thanks for the article, Behad. I did not see the movie and don't plan on it. I love the original. ------------------ Time for a new cause.
As do I, Jeff, as do I. But... I have three kids who are easily influenced by the hype. As a result, I will be taken the crew to see the movie on Monday afternoon. (Well, to be honest, I'm looking forward to it!) ------------------ Save our children from the TAAS test: TAAS test report card TAAS test fact sheet
"Well," concedes his widow, who's getting 50 percent of all marketing revenues, "there you have a paradox to end all paradoxes." No. There you have a great man's widow, selling his Christmas message out for a few more bucks. OK, alot more bucks. The fact that she's keeping out the "potty humor" doesn't mean she's coming anywhere close to doing what her husband would have wanted. Still, I'll probably go see the movie tomorrow! Talk about paradoxes... ------------------ "Don't blame me. I think I voted for Gore." -Florida bumpersticker
My brother saw it and said it was great. But, we're both big Jim Carrey fans, so don't take our word for it. I'm definitely gonne see it sooner or later. ------------------ "I have a DREAM.........his name's Hakeem." DREAMer's Rocket Page
I saw it, it was very good. Jim Carrey is priceless. Great actor. ------------------ "There are two players carrying the Rockets right now. Hakeem and Olajuwon." Isiah Thomas
Not to make this a political discussion, but I thought some might find this funny... one of those pics that gets passed via email ------------------ NOTHING BUT .NET CLUTCHCITY.NET
Cute cartoon, Clutch Let me balance it out a little though, by posting a transcript of Bill Maher's version of the Grinch that he read on "Politically Incorrect." Bill: "Hi. You know, with everything going down in West Palm Beach and the holidays right around the corner, I couldn't think of a better time to share one of my favorite children's classics. It's called 'How the Grinch Stole the Election.' And I'd like to read it to you now, shall we? Every Jew down in Jewville liked elections a lot. But the Grinch, who lived over in Austin, did not. 'I know they'll be voting for Gore,' he was thinking. 'By Wednesday, the latest, I'll be back to my drinking.' Election day came, and the voting was close. At one point the Grinch even started to boast. 'It's a Grinch by the nose,' all the newsmen explained. Even Dan Rather, who was clearly insane. But, was he the winner? Hey, not so fast. Al Gore called him up and said, 'Grinch, kiss my ass.' The race was too, too tight to say who was elected. The Grinch was so stressed his face got infected. All eyes turned to Jewville to sort out the mess, but Hymen and Herschel and dear old Aunt Bess, were too senile to vote for the one they liked. They poked the wrong hole and joined the Third Reich. The Jews down in Jewville took to the streets to complain about fraud, not to mention the heat. The Grinch said something that couldn't be gaucher. 'This election, my friends, is perfectly kosher.' Then a judge ruled each vote must be counted by hand. The Grinch said, 'that's not what my brother Jeb had planned.' His lawyers filed motions, injunctions and writs, demanding that Gore and the Jews call it quits. But just when the Grinch thought the deal had gone through, he met Cindy Lou Lipcious, aged 92. 'Why,' she cried, 'did you steal our election?' he just laughed and gave her a lethal injection. They say the Grinch's ego grew three sizes that day. Unfortunately his brain went the opposite way. So here's a lesson for now and for later, don't blame me, I voted for Nader." [This message has been edited by Launch Pad (edited November 27, 2000).]
Launchpad, that was too clever! My favorite part was when they joined the Third Reich. Well, that and where the writer made up the word "gaucher" to rhyme with kosher. I saw the movie yesterday. It kicked all kinds of ass. Carey rocks. I don't think there's another actor alive who could have played the Grinch as convincingly. ------------------ "Don't blame me. I think I voted for Gore." -Florida bumpersticker
Saw thw movie tonight. LOVED IT!!! A definite must see for all parents with kids. My daughter had the giggles thru the entire movie. I swear, some of the scenes were as if the cartoon itself came alive on the big screen! ------------------ Save our children from the TAAS test: TAAS test report card TAAS test fact sheet
Was it me, or did I see a reference to Swingers in the movie???? ------------------ humble, but hungry.
Launch Pad -- funny, but it's too ironic that I got this version of a Dr. Seuss poem recently in the mail ... AM GORE I AM Can we count them with our nose? Can we count them with our toes? Should we count them with a band? Should we count them all by hand? If I do not like the count I will simply throw them out! I will not let this vote count stand. I do not like them, AL GORE I am! Can we change these numbers here? Can we change them, calm my fears? What do you mean, Dubya has won? This is not fair this is not fun. Let's count them upside down this time. Let's count until the state is mine I will not let this VOTE count stand! I do not like it, AL GORE I am! I'm really ticked, I'm in a snit! You have not heard the last of it! I'll count the ballots one by one And hold each one up to the sun I'll count, recount, and count some more! You'll grow to hate this little chore But I will not, cannot let this vote count stand I do not like it, Al Gore I am! I won't leave office, I'm stayin' here I've glued my desk chair to my rear! Tipper, Hillary and Bubba too, all telling me that I should sue! We find the Electoral college vile! RECOUNT the votes until I smile! We do not want this vote to stand! We do not like it, AL GORE I am! How shall we count this ballot box? Let's count it standing in our socks! Shall we count this one in a tree? And who shall count it, you or me? We cannot, cannot count enough! We must not stop, we must be tough! I do not want this vote to stand! I do not like it AL GORE l am! I've counted till my fingers bleed And still can't fulfill my counting need. I'll count the tiles on the floor I'll count, and count, and count some more. And I will not say that I am done Until the counting says I've won! I will not let this vote count stand! I do not like it, AL GORE l am! What's that? What? What are you trying to say? You think the current count should stay? You do not like my counting scheme? It makes you tense, gives you bad dreams? Foolish people, you're wrong you'll see! Your only care should be for me! I WILL NOT LET THIS VOTE COUNT STAND! I DO NOT LIKE IT. AND AL GORE I AM!!!!! ------------------ NOTHING BUT .NET CLUTCHCITY.NET
ROFL Clutch It's especially funny if you read it like Jesse Jackson read Green Eggs and Ham on Saturday Night Live way back when ------------------
If Ms. Seuss wanted the movie to be anything like the original, they shouldn't have cast Jim Carrey as the Grinch...he could never do it justice, and frankly, I doubt anyone could. I am a die hard Grinch fan from the original animated version... ------------------ She hates testicles, thus limiting the men she can admire to Democratic candidates for president. -- John Greenway, "The American Tradition", on feminist Elizabeth Gould Davis
I disagree. I saw the movie Monday and I think Carrey is the only person who could have pulled it off. The scene where Grinch is standing on the mountain, watching the Whos start to sing Christmas morning and he says: "It came without buttons," It came without bags, It came without packages, boxes or bags" was exactly like the cartoon. I don't mean just the lines, but the whole scene, visual details and all, including the sound of Carrey's voice. He is perfect for the role. Believe me, I've seen the cartoon every year since about 1970. It was perfect. ------------------ Save our children from the TAAS test: TAAS test report card TAAS test fact sheet
I never thought Carrey was a bad choice. If anyone could become a cartoon, he had the best chance. ------------------ Time for a new cause.
See if you can do this? Read this out loud.. Dr. Suess's lost tongue twister.. This is this cat This is is cat This is how cat This is to cat This is keep cat This is a cat This is r****d cat This is busy cat This is for cat This is forty cat This is seconds cat Now go back and read the THIRD word, in each line, from the start.. it worked didn't it?!!!!!!!) ------------------ 'Deeds, not words, shall speak me.'
