That advent calendar won’t open itself, so let’s burst those sad little doors wide open! Plus, the Grinch formally condemns the practice of dressing pets in silly outfits (1:38), shares what he’s thankful for this year (5:55), and welcomes actress Skai Jackson (09:42), who’s here to teach Grinch the art of “clapping back.” The key is to claim your space and to LOWER YOUR VOLUME! Work in progress.

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