If I were a cat, I would definitely be that facebook phenomenon, "Grumpy Cat." But since I am a mere human, I shall have to accept the title "curmudgeon" even though it is usually reserved for grumpy old men (as seen on The Muppets.)
In spite of its actual meaning, 'curmudgeon' has a cute sound to it, like 'dumpling' or 'muffin.' However, a curmudgeon is as far from a dumpling/muffin as you can get. More like a shit pie, if you'll pardon my French.
There is even an International Society of Curmudgeons, located at http://grumpy-people.com/Article/11/What%20is%20a%20Curmudgeon and I say it's about time! Time that we grumpy people are recognized, lauded, applauded and appreciated for our contributions to society!
Because we are grumpy, we tend to keep to ourselves and not bother anyone. We don't annoy people with forced smiles or sunny shout-outs of "Good morning!" ~ we're too miserable to care about smiling or wishing anyone a good morning, and we couldn't care less if you wish us one or not, so that's one less burden for YOU.
As I await permission from the International Society of Curmudgeons to quote from their webpage, I will (as many grumpy people do) just take it for granted that they're gonna say its okay (if only to get rid of me) and quote away.
To wit:
"A curmudgeon often has a black sense of humor. They don't just complain about things, they do it with flair, style, panache, satire, and a sardonic view of life! That's what makes them memorable. They also, deep down (very deep down), believe that by saying something about it, life will change. Saying even more about it will hopefully make life change faster and sooner."
I have been told, many times, that I have a "bizarre" sense of humor. Well, that's just another word for "black," so as a curmudgeon, I am vindicated!
One more quote:
"Your average grump and grouch are just complainers. They moan and groan about how things are going wrong, they don't like this and they don't like that. But a curmudgeon has a world outlook. They see that entire societies and civilizations are going to hell in a hand-basket!"
And, I may add, they are not afraid to say it.
BAH! Don't bother me!!
