In the UK, dad Ray Liddell ordered an inflatable Grinch for his daughter was taken aback when he found out its real size was bigger than his house.
Liddell paid $670 for the inflatable but had no clue it would turn out to be taller than a giraffe. After getting more than he bargained for, he has become a celebrity of sorts in Hartlepool, County Durham.
Hundreds of people have been flocking to Ray's house to catch a glimpse of the gigantic Grinch.
So now, Ray is using the popularity of the figure for a good cause. He has asked families to donate some money to charity after they have a look at the green giant in the front yard. According to reports, he has already collected more than $13,000.
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source: - TimesNowNews.com