Well, guys, all I know is, ALL the ones who THINK they are curmudgeons, that I have ever met, are MEN who:

Act like bristly porcupines (big hedgehogs) on the outside...

And are instantly charmed and disarmed by GOOD WOMEN who smile and come close because...

We see that the LOVELY bristles are merely a resilient cover for the big strong marshmallows of adorable goo inside.

Don't make me come over there. I been practicing up extra on our parish's most feared example.

Love my mudgie men!

~Susan