Weekly Grump

Identification
Typically, the image of a grumpy old man is someone who is 50-years-old and older, with lost muscle tone, gained body weight, and a "hair-trigger" irritability. This irritability can sometimes manifest into extreme behavioural responses. Either these men become completely and bitterly removed from society or some may become embroiled in things such as neighbourhood disputes over often trivial matters. The major concern is when these disputes reach a peak in which violence or murder may result. The infamous example is the dispute over an issue such as noise, which can escalate due to the persistent complaining and aggressive behaviour of the "grumpy old man." However, it should be noted that the grumpy old man may be the result of society's neglect or mistreatment with regards to issues that appear to be "trivial" by society's standards.