The fashion is impeccable.

Martha is Whoville royalty, even if in an unofficial capacity, but she is in no way dainty.

Their petty fight over decorations is hilarious in how quickly it escalates.

The Grinch looks puzzled.

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It may be funny enough, but in adeleted scene, their competition reaches a sad and unsurprising resolution.

The Mayor ignores Bettys namewhich is printed clear as day on the piece of paper handed to him.

Betty cant beat a rigged system, which makes you want to root for her even more.

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On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Miss Whovier is barely able to hold back her attraction to him (the muscles!

), but her personality darkens when she recognizes how horribly the Grinch was treated.

Molly Shannon isnt left out of playing up the dramatics.

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The talents of each of these actresses are why these characters dont get lost in theDr.

Seusstale, both actresses having made a career in playing roles that resemble their Whoville citizens.

Christine Baranski has played a regal, overzealous woman in many movies.

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Christine Baranski as Martha May in How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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Martha (Christine Baranski) demonstrates a new way to decorate the house.

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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

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