It’s that time again. People are shouting “Ho ho ho” and breaking out their partridges in pear trees. It is the Christmas season, when people all around the world have a warm, fuzzy feeling, and are sharing goodwill with all.
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Others, however, are not so fond of this time of year. A number of characters from popular television programs do not feel the Holiday spirit like others. They may have their own personal reasons for not loving the season or just aren’t particularly fond of it. They may rebel against the season, or choose to be conscientious objectors. ‘Tis the season to be grouchy.
7Squidward
As children, everyone lovesSpongeBobSquarePants.As adults, they understand Squidward. This bald, cynical mollusk wants nothing more than to be left alone and unperturbed by his well-intentioned but annoying neighbor.
When SpongeBob first learns of the Christmas holiday from Sandy Cheeks in the SpongeBob Christmas special “Christmas Who?,” SpongeBob convinces the citizens of Bikini Bottom to write letters to Santa anddecorate the townfor his arrival. With Squidward being Squidward, he wants nothing to do with it. He enjoys SpongeBob’s disappointment when Santa doesn’t come, but when SpongeBob gives him a Christmas gift, a hand-carved clarinet, he understands why Christmas meant so much to him. Squidward ends up disguising himself as Santa to cheer him up.
6Heinz Doofenshmirtz
Everyone knows the jingle for this mad scientist’s base of operations inPhineas and Ferb. Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been a thorn in the side of Agent P., A.K.A. Perry the Platypus, as he continually attempts to take over the tri-state area.
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Doofenshmirtz never particularly hated or loved Christmas. He just thought it was okay. His only Christmas wish is to be able to hate Christmas. Through a group of incessant carolers demanding figgy pudding, and his “naughty-inator” machine breaking down, Doofenshmirtz’s Christmas wish is granted.
5Frank Costanza
Seinfeld, the show about four terrible people, is a fixture of American pop culture, including one tradition founded by Frank Costanza, the father of the character George Costanza. He developed his distaste for Christmas when he started hitting a man who was reaching for the same Christmas gift he was at the store. Frustrated, he desired a better way to celebrate the holiday season. That was when he created “a Festivus for the rest of us.”
Traditional Festivus activities include the home display of the Festivus pole, which lacks the tinsel that Frank finds distracting. The annual Festivus dinner includes his “airing of grievances,” where he yells at anyone and everyone who happens to be at the table. The grand finale of Festivus is the feats of strength, which George does not seem to be a fan of.
4Sheldon Cooper
Being the intellectual devotee that he is, Sheldon Cooper of CBS’shit comedyThe Big Bang Theorynever saw much point in the holidays. This includes Christmas, for which he hangs a Sir Isaac Newton ornament on the tree, being that he was someone who was actually born on December 25th.
Sheldon is not a big fan of Santa, either. He was disappointed when Santa failed to grant his wish at five years old—that he bring his own “pop-pop” back from the dead. This led him to leave Santa to rot in a dungeon full of ogres in one Christmas session ofDungeons and Dragonswith his friends.
3Oscar The Grouch
The world of the long-runningchildren’s programSesame Streetis occupied by a cast of colorful characters, both human and of the felt variety. One such character includes Oscar the Grouch, the green monster who is at home in a garbage can.
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In his musical number “I Hate Christmas,” he lists all the reasons that the holiday rampage despises him, including going on a rampage where he steals gifts, destroys a musical instrument, and says “No” to “Noel.” He even puts Big Bird’s Belief in Santa Claus into question. He would get along with anothercertain Grinchy character.
2Dr. Drakken
The 2000’s animated Disney Channel showKim Possiblefeatured a strong female character that served as an antithesis toDisney’s legacyfemale stars. She spent her outside high school hours fighting the forces of evil while simultaneously dealing with typical high school drama.
One adventure has her facing the maniacal blue mad scientist, Dr. Drakken, who has taken over a Japanese toy factory, in an attempt to steal Christmas. Her dorky but loyal companion Ron Stoppable figures it out right away, but K.P. doesn’t buy it until Drakken spills the beans himself.
1The Grinch
This green meanie from the classic Chuck Jones-directed TV special is never fond of the Christmas season. He is troubled by all the noise that would come on Christmas morning when all the Whos would be playing with their instruments and toys. It is easy to empathize withThe Grinchin this way. He just wants a little peace and quiet.
The Grinch does have a change of heart eventually. After discovering that taking all of Whoville’s gifts, food, and decorations did not stop the Whos from singing on Christmas day, he figured that maybe there was more to Christmas than all the traditional trappings, and repented for his wrongdoing.
