Fans Are Throwing Out Movie Characters Who Need To Get Laid, And The Grinch Is Coming Up More Than Expected

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Have you ever watched a movie and thought a simple romantic connection could have prevented all the drama? You’re not alone! A funny conversation is trending online where movie fans are jokingly suggesting that many villainous actions and character breakdowns could have been solved with a passionate, well-timed intimate scene. Surprisingly, even the Grinch is getting mentioned a lot in these discussions.

Cinema’s Most Sex-Starved Protagonists, According to Reddit

I was scrolling through r/okbuddycinephile the other day and saw this hilarious question: “Movies that would be solved if the protagonist just got laid?” It was posted with a still from Black Swan, and honestly, the responses were intense. The thread quickly turned into a chaotic, but funny, debate.

Immediately after its release, Taxi Driver sparked debate, with many arguing that Travis Bickle’s downward spiral could have been prevented if he’d had just one healthy relationship. The King of Comedy received similar criticism, and one commenter even expressed a desire for a film that blended elements of both Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy. This comment seemed less like a playful idea and more like a pointed comparison to the 2019 film Joker, which was frequently discussed in the conversation, particularly Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the character.

Fans of the movie Misery debated that Paul Sheldon’s biggest error wasn’t being kidnapped, but rather irritating Annie Wilkes while completely unable to move. The online discussion swung between thoughtful movie analysis and complete silliness, boiling down complex, disturbing films to simple “what if” scenarios. And just when the conversation seemed to have reached its most absurd point, the Grinch kept unexpectedly popping up in the thread.

The Grinch Kept Coming Up in the Comments

It started with a hilariously chaotic GIF of Jim Carrey, as the Grinch, having a bit of a breakdown. The comments quickly followed, and people overwhelmingly agreed that the GIF perfectly captured the feeling being described. Here are some of the funniest reactions:

  • u/herrcollin: “It’s actually the plot, basically.”
  • u/GGPR_DrTan: “Hello, Martha!”
  • u/Stoertebricker: “It’s the actual plot of the American Dad parody, where Roger steals all the sex toys because he is not invited to the city’s Christmas orgy.”
  • u/valthonis_surion: “He was extra pissed because the Whos were down in Whoville having a key party. Seriously, go back and look. There is a party and whos are all putting their keys in a fish bowl when they show up.”
  • u/Deep_Comparison5563: “And his d*ck grew three sizes that day.”
  • u/ChironXII: “We are all the Grinch on this blessed day.”
  • u/raspberryharbour: “That’s nothing a little extremely graphic fan fiction can’t solve.”
  • u/whatdoestheregsay: “The whole town of whoville was horned up. Let’s not forget the key party scene in the live action movie.”

It’s absurd and unsettling, but people online are strangely into it. Still, it feels wrong to sexualize beloved Christmas characters. Once you see the suggestive imagery in Whoville, though, you can’t unsee it. Ron Howard, that was a questionable choice! How did that inappropriate joke for kids make it into a Christmas classic?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed after reading this Reddit thread, why not take a break and look ahead to our 2026 movie schedule? It’s a great way to plan your next cinema trip and take your mind off things.

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2026-01-06 00:38