Grumpy Old Man

Grumpy Old Men are the successors of Angry Young Men and the predecessors of Acquiescent Ancient Men. They usually have a strong dislike of anything "new-fangled" and particularly despise receiving parking tickets.

How to spot a Grumpy Old Man
First, look at your subject. Is he a man? If so, continue. If not, drown yourself in the toilet. Second, check his age. Is he between 35 and 65? If so, continue. If not, head down to the local public house and find another subject. Third, monitor his conversation. Is he constantly grumbling about how good things were back in Ye Olden Days? If so, you have a Grumpy Old Man! If not, it is time to go down to the public house, and not just for the beer. Of course, you can do this test on yourself, although you will probably need a magnifying glass to check if you are male.

Famous Grumpy Old Men
Here are some examples of Grumpy Old Men so that you can get an idea of what you are trying to spot.

Caligula

Bob Geldof

Bill Nighy

Jeremy Clarkson

The list goes on and on......but there is no need to show it all here. Find some Grumpy Old Men of your own, then put them on the talk page. In the meantime, good luck and godspeed.