Punishment From the Cat

Punishment From the Cat

Cranky Cat is like a lot of felines: When Miss Crankypants is away on a business trip, he mopes. And meows fearfully about how he misses her.  And plots to punish her when she returns. He can’t threaten to withhold his affections–he has none. And he’d run away from home except he’s not allowed to […]

Gratitude, the Crankypants Way

Gratitude, the Crankypants Way

Miss Crankypants is like a lot of Americans. She only feels grateful after she’s finished ranting. It works this way: Miss Crank, teed off by some dumb-as-a-dog person who never/always/usually/rarely does or doesn’t do something HER way, gets grouchy. Oooh, can she ever get grouchy.  Phase One: Because I’m GROUCHY, that’s Why! Case in point: […]

Nongratitude: A Fine Feline Tradition

Nongratitude: A Fine Feline Tradition

Cranky Cat would like the record to show that he is NOT grateful. For anything. When Miss Crankypants mentions her new tag line: GRIPING BEFORE GRATITUDE, Cranky Cat’s nonplussed.“Meh,” he says, casually licking his back paw. “Sounds like too much work.”Miss CP scratches her head. “Actually, griping takes a lot of energy. Did you know […]