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* When the office clock starts chiming 7 o'clock, Bob Cratchit goes to Scrooge to tell him it's closing time. Scrooge very pointedly waits for the clock to stop chiming to respond. He's getting ''every second'' of his value from his employee.

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* When the office clock starts chiming 7 o'clock, Bob Cratchit goes to Scrooge to tell him it's closing time. Scrooge very pointedly waits for the clock to stop chiming to respond.before he responds. He's getting ''every second'' of his value from his employee.
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* When the office clock starts chiming 7 o'clock, Bob Cratchit goes to Scrooge to tell him it's closing time. Scrooge very pointedly waits for the clock to stop chiming to respond. He's getting ''every second'' of his value from his employee.
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** When Scrooge presents Tiny Tim with an elaborate toy carousel, the boy worriedly asks "You didn't steal it, did you?"

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-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''''Scrooooge''''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].* The Ghost of Christmas Present goes full-on SarcasmMode as they leave the Cratchits, asking Scrooge if he agrees on how nauseating the experience was.

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-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''''Scrooooge''''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].this]].
* The Ghost of Christmas Present goes full-on SarcasmMode as they leave the Cratchits, asking Scrooge if he agrees on how nauseating the experience was.

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* At Harry's Christmas party, Scrooge impotently seethes at the affectionate mockery of his miserly ways.

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* At Harry's During the Christmas party, Present scene, Scrooge impotently seethes at has some of the affectionate mockery milk of his miserly ways.human kindness and becomes giddy. When Harry and the guests start badmouthing him, though, it wears off and he starts insulting them, causing the Ghost to comment he could use some more.



-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''''Scrooooge''''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].
* During the Christmas Present scene, Scrooge has some of the milk of human kindness and becomes giddy. When Harry and the guests start badmouthing him, though, it wears off and he starts insulting them, causing the Ghost to comment he could use some more.
* The Ghost of Christmas Present goes full-on SarcasmMode as they leave the Cratchits, asking Scrooge if he agrees on how nauseating the experience was.

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-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''''Scrooooge''''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].
* During the Christmas Present scene, Scrooge has some of the milk of human kindness and becomes giddy. When Harry and the guests start badmouthing him, though, it wears off and he starts insulting them, causing the Ghost to comment he could use some more.
this]].* The Ghost of Christmas Present goes full-on SarcasmMode as they leave the Cratchits, asking Scrooge if he agrees on how nauseating the experience was.
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-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''Scrooooge''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].

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-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''Scrooooge''', '''''Scrooooge''''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].
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* At Harry's Christmas party, Scrooge impotently seethes at the affectionate mockery of his miserly ways.
-->'''Scrooge:''' As for you, Nephew, if you were in my will, I'd disinherit you!
-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''Scrooooge''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].
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* As Fred is toasting his uncle Ebenezer, to the derision of his guests, his wife comments, "I refuse to have our Christmas celebration haunted by your uncle." If she only knew...
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**He then asks Bob Cratchit if he recognises who he (Scrooge) is. A baffled Bob answers "Father Christmas?" and almost faints from shock when Scrooge pulls down his beard and grins at him.
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[[caption-width-right:350:"Yes, that's what you are. ''You'' are an ''old potato''!]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:"Yes, that's what you are. ''You'' are an ''old potato''!]]potato''!"]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:"Yes, that's what you are. ''You'' are an ''old potato''!]]
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** Marley's deathly, occasionally vaguely amused reverie is both eerie, and at times, hilarious.

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** Marley's deathly, occasionally vaguely amused deathly reverie is both eerie, and at times, hilarious.
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* Scrooge's irritability is sometimes quite comical, particularly the sullen scowl with which he meets his jolly nephew.
-->'''Harry:''' Uncle Ebeneezer! I cannot tell you what a joy it is to see your happy, smiling face!


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** Marley's deathly, occasionally vaguely amused reverie is both eerie, and at times, hilarious.
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** He then draws up a chair... and sits down in the open space next to it.
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* When the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come reveals that it looks like the Grim Reaper, Scrooge lets out very long, loud scream and falls into his own grave, while the ghost just stands there. It's unintentionally hilarious, mainly due to the way it's shot.

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* When the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come reveals that it looks like the Grim Reaper, Scrooge lets out a very long, loud scream and falls into his own grave, while the ghost just stands there. It's unintentionally hilarious, mainly due to the way it's shot.
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* When the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come reveals that it looks like the Grim Reaper, Scrooge lets out very long, loud scream and falls into his own grave, while the ghost just stands there. It's unintentionally hilarious, mainly due to the way it's shot.
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* Unlike most versions, Jacob Marley is offended when Scrooge asks if he can sit, responding with an indignant "Of ''course'' I can sit down."
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'''Ghost"''' Thank you.

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'''Ghost"''' '''Ghost:''' Thank you.
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* The stage version adds more snark from Marley when Scrooge is confronted with his own enormous chain, saying it makes his look like a watch chain.
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* The Ghost of Christmas Present goes full-on SarcasmMode as they leave the Cratchits, asking Scrooge if he agrees on how nauseating the experience was.
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* Scrooge's first song is called "I Hate People," detailing him badmouthing everyone around him while propping himself up. The main portion also sounds a bit like the Jetsons theme song.
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-->'''Scrooge''': Who are you?\\
'''Ghost''': I am the spirit whose coming was foretold to you.\\
'''Scrooge''': ...You don't look like a ghost.\\
'''Ghost''': Thank you.

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-->'''Scrooge''': -->'''Scrooge:''' Who are you?\\
'''Ghost''': '''Ghost:''' I am the spirit whose coming was foretold to you.\\
'''Scrooge''': ...'''Scrooge:''' ...You don't look like a ghost.\\
'''Ghost''': '''Ghost"''' Thank you.



* Scrooge comes to Bob Cratchit's house dressed as Santa and tells Emily that she can use the goose that she's just dropped as stuffing for the turkey that he's brought, and it's the most enormous turkey in any version.

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* Scrooge comes to Bob Cratchit's house dressed as Santa and tells Emily Ethel that she can use the goose that she's just dropped as stuffing for the turkey that he's brought, and it's the most enormous turkey in any version.
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* During the Christmas Present scene, Scrooge has some of the milk of human kindness and becomes giddy. When Fred and the guests start playing games, though, it wears off and he starts insulting them, causing the Ghost to comment he could use some more.

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* During the Christmas Present scene, Scrooge has some of the milk of human kindness and becomes giddy. When Fred Harry and the guests start playing games, badmouthing him, though, it wears off and he starts insulting them, causing the Ghost to comment he could use some more.
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* Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present utterly shatter the window as they leave the house.
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* When Scrooge sees the ghostly carriage on the stairs, the driver wishes him a Merry Christmas.

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* Scrooge's introduction to the Ghost of Christmas Past:

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* The stage version has a song where Scrooge rails into Jacob Marley, blames him for dying, and accuses him of wanting his money.
* Scrooge's introduction to the Ghost of Christmas Past:Past.
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* The first rendition of "Father Christmas" mocks Scrooge's complete lack of Christmas spirit, and has funny, ironic lyrics.
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* Scrooge peers in on the Cratchit family and this exchange occurs.
-->'''Scrooge:''' I want to look in the window [at Cratchit's house].\\
'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' It will cost you nothing, which I'm sure is good news for you.\\
'''Scrooge:''' Will they be able to see me?\\
'''Ghost:''' No, which I'm sure is good news for them.
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* During the Christmas Present scene, Scrooge has some of the milk of human kindness and becomes giddy. When Fred and the guests start playing games, though, it wears off and he starts insulting them, causing the Ghost to comment he could use some more.
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* Scrooge's introduction to the Ghost of Christmas Past:
-->'''Scrooge''': Who are you?\\
'''Ghost''': I am the spirit whose coming was foretold to you.\\
'''Scrooge''': ...You don't look like a ghost.\\
'''Ghost''': Thank you.
* Scrooge thinks the future debtors are celebrating him, completely oblivious to the coffin and tearing up of his money ledger. He even tries to give a speech thanking them.
* Scrooge comes to Bob Cratchit's house dressed as Santa and tells Emily that she can use the goose that she's just dropped as stuffing for the turkey that he's brought, and it's the most enormous turkey in any version.
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