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February 16th Is Do A Grouch A Favor Day

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A Day Dedicated To The Grouchy People In Your Life

According to Websters, a grouch is a "habitually irritable or complaining person:grumbler." Pretty much a self explanatory definition as we all know that a grouch is a person who is grumpy a good deal of the time. Nothing seems to please them and it seems like they constantly complain and find fault with just about anything. We all know one. It could be a friend or a relative. It might be someone you see once in a while or someone you live with. Its tiring to be around them when their inner grouch makes its appearance but on February 16th, why not do them a favor and try to turn that frown, upside down?

The Origin of Do a Grouch a Favor Day

No one seems to know the origin of this holiday but oddly enough, its only two days after Valentines Day. Could it be that at some point in time, someone was grouchy and less than thrilled with their Valentine gift or lack of a gift at all and Do a Grouch a Favor Day was born? However it happened, it can be fun to take advantage of the opportunity to try to put a smile on someone's face.

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Some Famous Grouches

  • Oscar The Grouch
  • Grumpy (one of the seven dwarfs)
  • Yosemite Sam
  • Archie Bunker
  • The Grinch
  • Ebenezer Scrooge

The Best Movies About Two Grouchy Guys

Movies to watch on do a grouch a favor day

Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men are comedies about two old men, Max Goldman and John Gustafson who are, well, grumpy. The two men are neighbors who have been feuding for years. They hurl insults at each other, put dead fish in each others vehicles, and just cannot keep their noses out of each others business.
Grumpy Old Men / Grumpier Old Men (Double Feature) [Blu-ray]

Grumpy Old Men / Grumpier Old Men (Double Feature) [Blu-ray]

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These movies are among my favorites. I love Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathhau as they have a great working chemistry. Fun movies that are definitely worth a watch or two.

More Movies Featuring Grouches

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Grouchy Kids Need Favors Too

You don't have to wait for Do a Grouch a Favor Day. These ideas can work any day

When you have a grouchy kid, often times, its pretty easy to change their frown to a smile. Reading a favorite book, giving them a hug, kiss, or a snuggle, playing a game with them usually does the trick. What I find works the best with my kids is to give them a special little snack. It can change their disposition in seconds.

The power of milk and cookies!

Wait For It....Wait For It.... 

There It Is. A Smile! 

The Best Grouchy Books For Kids

Great reads for Do a Grouch a Favor Day

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Do a Grouchy Adult a Favor on Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Adults can be a little trickier than kids but again, most of the time it can be quite simple. A phone call, going out for a bite to eat, giving flowers, or a visit are all things that can brighten anyone's day. It doesn't have to cost much or anything at all but if you are looking for a card or gift, here are a few suggestions.

These light sunny greeting cards are sure to brighten anyone's day!

Sunflower Fire Card

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sunflower fire card
sunflower fire by lilymom24
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White Petals Card

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white petals by lilymom24
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Coffee mugs made especially for those who are grouchy.

Grouchy - Approach At Your Own Risk Mug

From the Zazzle store of willowdewisp

Grouchy - Approach At Your Own Risk! mug
Grouchy - Approach At Your Own Risk! by willowdewisp
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Morphing Mug - If you can read this....

Fromm the Zazzle store of Daibreak

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If for some reason, you cannot give real flowers, artificial flowers make a great and colorful alternative.

Artificial Flowers For Do a Grouch a Favor Day

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Snacks can make grouchy adults smile too!

Food Baskets for Do a Grouch a Favor Day

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I Hope This Lens On Do A Grouch A Favor Day Made You Smile

  • alwaysjules Mar 3, 2012 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    I enjoyed reading your lens in Silly Celebrations for February. Here's hoping the small gestures made a few less grouches in the world.
  • SecondHandJoe Feb 21, 2012 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    It did! I'm still smiling! (I'll save the milk and cookies for when this lens isn't around"!
  • karmicchristian Feb 20, 2012 @ 2:38 am | delete
    Made me smile without a doubt! :)
  • Image_Girl Feb 16, 2012 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    Well, Today is my Birthday, and I got a great chuckle! thanks :D
  • MiddleSister Feb 16, 2012 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Yup. I am all smiles. I hope this cheered up any grouches who ran across it!
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