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Recap / American Dad S 19 E 22 The Grounch

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After his sex party is stolen, Roger becomes a Grinch-like creature who sets out to ruin "Sexmas" for everyone.

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  • Butt-Monkey: When Roger steals everyone's sex-related items, Klaus is repeatedly crushed by the sacks he throws out the window. Just when Klaus thinks he's safe after the last sack, Roger jumps out the window and lands on him butt-first.
  • How the Character Stole Christmas: Roger turns into The Grinch in all but name and sets out to steal all their "sexy things".
  • If I Can't Have You…: The Grounch says a variant of this trope before putting his plan into action:
    "If I can't have sex, then no-one will!
  • Take That!: Klaus describes The Grounch as "the worst thing to happen to the local community since Wal-Mart".
  • Writing Around Trademarks: Thoroughly lampshaded during the song; The Grounch is still an original character, and any resemblance he bears to his inspiration falls under fair use.

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