The point of this cartoon is to show how corrupt the meaning of Christmas has become. The Grinch is saying in the quote that Christmas isn't just about presents or things from a store. The customer is requesting this quote on a present that she wants to buy and in the process completely contradicting what the Grinch was saying. People today are so focused on buying things and giving to others that they are oblivious to the true meaning of Christmas. I agree completely with this cartoonist. There are so many Americans who obsess over buying the right gifts and making sure they get something for everyone on their list. They overlook what CHRISTmas is about. I don't think that the Grinch was talking specifically about Jesus' birth in that quote, but it's the same idea.
The customer's stupid grin supports the cartoon's point because it helps to demonstrate the ignorance and lack of common sense that people have today. She's all giddy because she just thought of a great present for someone, but she doesn't even realize what she's doing in the process. She is a symbol of the majority of Americans during Christmastime. Another visual element is the store owner's expression. He has a serious look on his face and his hands together like he means business. It shows that he is just trying to make as much money as possible. I bet he's thinking that if this lady is stupid enough to want that quote on a Christmas present, at least I'll get some money out of it. Storeowners are trying to lure customers into buying their products in whatever way possible, and by doing so, they lead people away from the real meaning of Christmas.
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