Do You Have Resting Grinch Face?

By: Zoe Samuel

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Resting Grinch face is a twist on the term "Resting *itch Face" or RBF, which is a facial expression where a person unintentionally appears to be angry, irritated or annoyed, when they are actually relaxed. The new twist on the phrase applies to people during Christmas time where they appear to be aggravated by the holiday season.

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world and is a time where families and friends get together to not only share gifts, but to also celebrate what is really important, each other. Although it is an extremely popular time, it isn't well liked by everyone. There are those of us like the Grinch, Wille T. Stokes, and Ebenezer Scrooge who absolutely hate the holiday season. Everything from the decor to the weather to the repetitive music to the holiday cheer irritates us, makes us look more grumpy, or giving us a resting Grinch face.

Do you have "Resting Grinch Face?" Well, if you answer the questions in this quiz, we will tell you where on the scale of grinch-free to grinch-face you stand. What will it say about you? There's only one way to find out, and that is by taking this quiz!

Do you love Christmas?

I hate it.

I try not to think about it.
I like it, but would like it more if it weren't just so darn much, you know?

Love it!

How do you feel about peace on earth?

I'm against it.

It's not practical.
It's a nice fantasy.

I believe it'll happen in my lifetime.

Do you have goodwill toward all men?

Nope

Only nice ones
Most, yeah

All people, you mean, and yes.

Do you love turkey?

It's gross.

It makes me sleepy.
I like it.

I would eat it constantly if it did not fill up my whole fridge.

Do you want to overeat?

I want to be hungry, it makes me feel virtuous.

I'll try not to.
I want to but shouldn't.

I might as well, it's Christmas!

Do you think Christmas has become too commercial?

Become? It started that way.

Yes
A little

There's no such thing.

If you never again heard a Christmas song, would it be too soon?

Ugh, yes.

I might miss a couple eventually.
No, they're fine in moderation.

I love them all the time!

Does the prospect of cleaning up after Christmas dinner make your blood curdle?

Indeed it does.

Somewhat, yes.
No, I can deal.

I don't mind, everyone else will help and we'll have it done in no time!

Do you plan to go caroling?

No, and if anyone tries to carol at me I will throw stuff at them.

No
I might get dragged along.

Of course!

How do you feel about midnight mass?

It's so dumb.

I like it but it's really, really late.
I never want to go, but I'm always glad when I do.

It's the bomb!

How many times do you anticipate saying "bah humbug!" between now and Christmas?

More than 1,000

About 20
About 10

Three, all as jokes.

Are you generally a very happy person?

No, I am Oscar the Grouch.

I am a realist.
I am mostly contented.

I am a sunny eyed optimist.

At what age did you stop believing in Santa Claus?

I never believed.

At 4, when I saw my dad eating the cookie I left out.
At 7

My parents think at 15 - I actually didn't believe after age 11 but I was the youngest and if I stopped believing then I was afraid none of us would get presents so I lied for four years.

How many sizes has your heart grown this year?

It shrank.

None
One

Ten!

Do you dress up for Christmas?

No, that just encourages it.

Only if I have to.
Yes, in nice clothes.

Yes, in a completely stupid sweater, the dumber the better.

Does your dog get a treat on Christmas too?

I hate dogs.

I do not have a dog.
No, I never thought of that.

Of course, they join in all the fun!

Do you fear gaining weight over Christmas?

Yes, I fear it constantly.

I accept it will happen.
I do but it doesn't stop me.

An extra pound is no problem if it means I had a jolly time with my loved ones.

How do you feel about the mandatory time off?

I hate it, work is better for the soul.

I guess it's OK.
I like it.

I adore it so hard.

Do your family members do their fair share of cooking and cleaning?

No, the lazy jerks.

No, so I hire a cleaner because I'm not doing that crap either.
They do some if I ask.

They do it without my asking because they are wonderful souls.

How expensive do you think Christmas is?

100 times what it ought to be.

I don't know but a lot.
Kind of a lot

About right

Do you prefer a real or a fake tree?

Ugh. Trees. Ugh to trees, I say!

Fake
Real of course!

Real and enormous!

How hardcore do you decorate inside your house?

I don't.

I put up a little tinsel to show willing.
I decorate the hall and stairs.

I do every surface.

How hardcore do you decorate outside your house?

I hate decorations.

I put up a snowman to shut up the neighbors.
I put up some lights.

I go nuts.

How much do you enjoy decorating your Christmas tree?

I do not have one.

I don't mind.
I like it.

It's a highlight of my year.

Do you have to cater to anyone with a weird food situation that makes it all more stressful?

I refuse to tolerate that sort of silliness.

I don't mind allergies but what is up with all this vegan free-range artisanal whatever the heck it is?
I don't mind, it's how they feel welcome.

I relish the challenge.

What will you be drinking at Christmas?

A lot, that's for sure.

Liquor
Beer

Nog

Will you have to hang out with anyone you'd really rather avoid?

No, I just won't go unless they force me.

Yes, a lot of them.
Yeah, I have an uncle or aunt I can't abide.

I love them all, even my grouchy relatives who I have to collect or they won't come.

Do you think about packing in Christmas and just going abroad someplace on a vacation?

Yes, all the time.

I did it once, it was cool.
I would but I'd miss a lot of fun.

I would only do it if the whole family came too.

Which character in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is the most sympathetic to you?

Marley

Scrooge
Bob Cratchett

Tiny Tim

How many bacon-wrapped sausages is too many?

Ugh, I hate bacon.

Two
Four

No amount is too many.

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