Overview
- Dave Goodings, 31, had already installed a 20ft Santa and a 20ft snowman outside his home in Chessington, Greater London.
- An anonymous letter branded the inflatables cheap and an eyesore and warned the matter would be reported to the council and residents association.
- In reply, he set up a 16.5ft Grinch on his driveway and displayed a giant copy of the complaint from his window.
- Goodings says the note has prompted laughter and visits for photos, increasing interest in his display.
- He says the 20ft Santa was a mistaken order last year that he kept after it drew crowds.