December 25, 2020

More of a Grinch

Kevin Kosanovich

Kevin holds a Ph.D. in American studies and is an expert in American cultural history and hip-hop. He is the Senior Content Manager at StockX.

Whether your heart is two sizes too small or three sizes too big, every Grinch deserves something special for the holidays, even if they refuse to acknowledge the season.

Whether your heart is two sizes too small or three sizes too big, every Grinch deserves something special for the holidays, even if they refuse to acknowledge the season.

This article is part 38 of 40 in the series: Home For The Holidays

We can’t all be like Cindy Lou Who and her neighbors in Whoville, suffused with Holiday Joy. Some find true joy in not participating in all the festive shenanigans. These are the folks who think the Grinch’s two-sizes-too-small heart was maybe a little too big. For all the Grinches out there, here a few items guaranteed to bring you joy while you work to be a holiday killjoy.

Supreme Fuck Sweater

Supreme Fuck Sweater Red

The key characteristic of being a Grinch is not caring about anyone else. True Grinch-ness is mastering the not so subtle art of not giving a fuck. Supreme has long established itself as the brand with the least amount of fucks to give. Whether you’re opening up your door to annoying carolers, dealing with unwanted holiday guests, or just setting the tone for unwrapping presents, the Supreme Fuck Sweater Red is the perfect way to say it without saying it this holiday season. Plus, red is so festive for the holiday season.

Takashi Murakami Flying Skulls and Flower Puzzle Multicolor

Puzzles are a great collaborative activity that requires very little real interaction. Puzzles come in handy when you’re stuck with a houseful of unwanted guests. At first, everyone will be excited by the DayGlo colors, but once the puzzle’s picture snaps into view they’ll be confused about its holiday appropriateness.   

Nike Kobe 6 Protro Grinch (2020) 

When it came to being satisfied with on-court accomplishments, Kobe was a real Grinch. He was never satisfied. The same is true for the Grinch: he’s never satisfied with holiday cheer. Be sure to focus that Kobe mentality on your Grinch-y ways and you’ll dominate all other so-called Grinches that pop up during the holidays. Plus, with Nike Kobe 6 Protro Grinch, a quick look at your feet will keep that focus, and your Grinch-ness, razor-sharp.

Palace P-Tray Green

Before the Grinch experienced a literal change of heart, he grabbed just about everything that wasn’t nailed down from Whoville. You’d have to imagine that he came back to his lair with a lot of loose change, some debit cards, the hopes and dreams of children, and other things, and he needed a place for all the random loot. The Palace P-Tray Green would have been perfect. Even though the Grinch didn’t have the ultimate green tray, doesn’t mean you can’t. Whether you’re benefiting from multiple five-finger-discounts or need a dope tray for your odds and ends, this is it.

Nike Air Max 90 OG Volt (2020)

The Grinch is a holiday institution; The Nike Air Max 90 is a sneaker institution. For the sneaker’s 30th anniversary, Nike reached back to the OG colorways for some retro gold. In tonal grays, white, and bursts of volt color, the Nike Air Max 90 OG Volt (2020) looks like the sneaker a modern-day Grinch would rock as he’s swiping all the holiday goodies. And the fact that you can grab the AM90 Volt for under retail means you can cop a pair two sizes too small in addition to your true size.