"I'll be one of the Who's of Whoville"
- Verne Troyer
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This quote is from the film Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and it is spoken by Verne Troyer's character, Mayor Augustus Maywho. The quote is a reference to the Whos of Whoville, a fictional race of individuals who reside in the town of Whoville. The quote is a declaration of Mayor Maywho's dedication to the Whos of Whoville, and his determination to be among them. It is a declaration of solidarity and unity, and a guarantee to stand with the Whos of Whoville no matter what. It is likewise a tip that no matter how various we might be, we can still come together and be part of something larger. The quote is a tip that we can all be part of something higher than ourselves, and that we can all belong to a community.
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