The story was inspired by tragedy, as Dr Seuss drew from his wife's health struggles after she suffered a stroke. Police stunned after pulling over 'Grinch car' piled high with decorations ...

When you think of The Grinch, you probably picture a green, furry troublemaker. But, for one car enthusiast, The Grinch isn't stealing Christmas, it's stealing the show. "It's a Shelby GT500, 2020.

SOMETHING EVEN MORE DEFLATING HAPPENED. SHE GOES, OUR GRINCH IS GONE. I’M LIKE, GET OUT OF HERE! SHE GOES, NO, IT’S GONE. WILL’S WIFE, STUNNED WHEN SHE AWOKE THEIR FOUR YEAR OLD GRANDSON.

Dr Seuss says he was the inspiration for the Grinch as his wife's health problems, coupled with his disgust with the commercialisation of Christmas, made him feel "very Grinchish" one festive season.

The family of five posed in front of their Christmas tree as they matched in festive onesies featuring the Grinch ... miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up ...