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4	* Scrooge's [[GrumpyOldMan irritability]] is sometimes quite comical, particularly the sullen scowl with which he meets his jolly nephew.
5	-->'''Harry:''' Uncle Ebenezer! I cannot tell you what a joy it is to see your happy, smiling face!
6	* 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 before he responds. He's getting ''every second'' of his value from his employee.
7	* The first rendition of "Father Christmas" mocks Scrooge's complete lack of Christmas spirit, and has funny, ironic lyrics.
8	* 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.
9	* When Scrooge sees the ghostly carriage on the stairs, the driver wishes him a Merry Christmas.
10	* Unlike most versions, Jacob Marley is offended when Scrooge asks if he can sit, responding with an indignant "Of ''course'' I can sit down."
11	** He then draws up a chair... and sits down in the open space next to it.
12	* Marley's deathly reverie, while eerie, has touches of comedy. When Scrooge lists the foods which may have caused him to hallucinate his seven-years-dead partner, Marley's speechless indignation is priceless.
13	-->'''Scrooge:''' I've had a slight stomach disorder. It has undoubtedly affected my vision. You're an hallucination. Probably brought on by an undigested bit of beef... or a blob of mustard... or a crumb of cheese... or an old potato. ''{sips broth}''
14	-->'''Marley:''' ''{frowns mightily}''
15	-->'''Scrooge:''' Yes, that's what you are! ''You'' are an ''old potato''!
16	-->'''Marley:''' ''{SCOWLS}''
17	* The stage version has a song where Scrooge rails into Jacob Marley, blames him for dying, and accuses him of wanting his money.
18	* Scrooge's introduction to the Ghost of Christmas Past.
19	-->'''Scrooge:''' Who are you?\
20	'''Ghost:''' I am the spirit whose coming was foretold to you.\
21	'''Scrooge:''' ...You don't look like a ghost.\
22	'''Ghost:''' Thank you.
23	* Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present utterly shatter the window as they leave the house.
24	* Scrooge peers in on the Cratchit family and this exchange occurs.
25	-->'''Scrooge:''' I want to look in the window [at Cratchit's house].\
26	'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' It will cost you nothing, which I feel sure will be good news for you.\
27	'''Scrooge:''' Will they be able to see me?\
28	'''Ghost:''' No, which I feel sure will be good news for them.
29	* 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.
30	-->'''Scrooge:''' As for you, Nephew, if you were in my will, I'd disinherit you!
31	-->'''Ghost of Christmas Present:''' '''''Scrooooge''''', come over here. [[INeedAFreakingDrink You need some more of this]].
32	* 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.
33	* 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.
34	-->'''Scrooge:''' ''All'' these people owe me money... They love me and I never knew! What did I do? What did I do!? Whatever it is has made them truly happy and I am the cause!
35	** Not only that, he misses the whole song-and-dance number through the streets that features them ''dancing on top of his coffin.'' Bonus points for the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come giving Scrooge a good long "are you serious" stare afterwards.
36	* 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.
37	* 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.
38	* Scrooge comes to Bob Cratchit's house dressed as Santa and tells 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.
39	** 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.
40	** When Scrooge presents Tiny Tim with an elaborate toy carousel, the boy worriedly asks "You didn't steal it, did you?"
41	* As Fred (Harry in this version) 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...
42	* As Scrooge is buying out the toy shop, he is so excited he can't even think straight and just buys everything he sees, after playing briefly with each.

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