National Blog Posting Month

Why do you call yourself cranky?

Since we've all joined this group, what is it that makes you identify as a cranky blogger? I don't necessarily see cranky as a bad thing, myself, because there's always been an emphasis by others in my life on being Polyanna. Saying "bah!" and embracing my inner crank, and giving vent to the latest BS I encounter makes me happy, in a way that pretending to be nice when I wanted to tell people to buzz off never did. How 'bout you?

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Permalink Reply by ReallyGinny on October 7, 2007 at 2:29pm: For me, cranky is not a mood, it's a philosophy and a way of life. I'm snarky, sarcastic, pessimistic and brooding and I have been for as long as I can remember. My temperament is reflected by the fictional characters I've always identified with: Favorite Disney character? Eeyore. Favorite Peanuts character? Lucy. Favorite Spongebob character? Squidward. Favorite Harry Potter character? Snape. I tried for years to change my basic personality to that of a more cheerful and sunny type, but it never took. Fortunately I have many wonderful people in my life who accept me and love me as I am.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mrschicken on October 7, 2007 at 6:13pm: I have always identified with Lucy. Always.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by BipolarLawyerCook on October 7, 2007 at 6:35pm: I am an Eeyore and Snape aficionado myself, although I will admit the latter has more to do with Alan Richman than anything else. My favorite cranky TV female was always Jo on the Facts of Life. Who doesn't love a little Nancy McKeon snark?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Snokat on October 8, 2007 at 7:56am: I'm not always cranky.. but I have a very cynical side that surprises people. I'm very good at turning on the charm. I can socialize at the drop of a hat. I do good "PR" work for anything I set my mind to. But I'm NOT a "people person." I've had many people try to talk me into doing sales work, cause I'm so "good with people." Or tell me I should work with children because I'm so animated. Well the first day that I didn't feel like dealing with people I'd get fired because I'd make a biting comment to some ass-hat who pissed me off or stomp on some kid who was driving me nuts. So I'm basically just a good actor. Secretly I have this very dark persona who sits on my shoulder and every time I say "Oh, it's very nice to meet you," to someone, it answers in my head with, "Yeah, don't bother remembering THEIR name cause they will have no value in your life. And did you SEE their shoes???"

What I love about Ginny is she GETS this. We could sit in the corner of some social event and I'd smile and wave at people from across the room and then make snide comments to her and she'd laugh. Gotta love Ms. Ginger Cranky-Pants! I like to think of myself as "Bucky" from the comic strip "Get Fuzzy." That cranky cat who see's few silver linings in anything unless he thinks he can get a free meal out of it or a way to laugh at someone else! But other than that, I'm VERY nice. Really. Honest.

Oh and BTW; James Phelps RULZ!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ReallyGinny on October 8, 2007 at 9:18am: I knew I should have consulted you before I named my LiveJournal, 'cause "Ginger Crankypants" is SO me. And good lord, let's hope you never see MY shoes, which are usually paired with white socks regardless of shoe color. Glad you're joining me in this, Sno.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bitter Betty on October 8, 2007 at 3:54pm: Oh, my sisters. I have finally found you.

I am cranky because people are stupid and I've been put on this earth to point it out.

Although I too am not a full-time crab. I pride myself on being breezy at least part of the time but effing hell, someone needs to be the voice of reason! Someone needs to tell the asshole they are indeed an asshole! It's a burden but I'm up for the challenge. And frankly, I'm good at it.

I am Lucy. I am Eeyore. I am Bitter Betty a.k.a. Princess Crankypants, nice to meet you. And I think this should be our official t-shirt.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Meghan on November 3, 2007 at 9:10pm: "I am cranky because people are stupid and I've been put on this earth to point it out.".

I feel the same way! People are stupid! We must let them know.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Magpie on November 6, 2007 at 11:01am: I love that shirt!!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Momisodes on November 9, 2007 at 6:06pm: I would love one of these shirts for each day of the week.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gina on October 12, 2007 at 12:04pm: I'm with Bitter Betty, people just need me to show them the way you know? And really, it just makes things so much harder when they resist. Poor things.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by BipolarLawyerCook on October 12, 2007 at 12:08pm: Gina, it's true. If people would just Do.It.My.Way, then everything would be just fine. Of course, if my way, and your way, and Bitter Betty's way conflict, watch out!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ollka lempert on October 14, 2007 at 12:07pm: I'm quite nice sometimes, until something bugs me. Problem is, many things bug me! General stupidity most of all, and boy, is there a lot of that around. And hey, nice to meet you, fellow crankies!; ▶ Reply to This