šŸ”PLP's Bazaar of the Bizarre: A Study Hall for the Deviant and Delightful

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I've never thought I had a "type" when it comes to men - or women (ok curves I'm no better than a man!) when it comes to physical appearance or many classifiable personality types. I like them funny and smart but that could be a country boy, a professor type, or a goth guy. But recently I read something that summed my taste up entirely. I felt like someone read my mail. From my first boyfriend to my husband of almost 2 decades, I can't deny my primary attraction for - THE HOT GRUMP. Let me summarize for you all my findings and what, I think, it says about me.

- I struggle with trusting surface level charm and prefer someone I know won't say something just to appease me.
- I like someone who is always upfront, even if it hurts my feelings, because they don't know how to be anything else.
- They people using have discerning tastes and built in bullshit detectors and that makes me feel like I don't have to be in charge all the time and I can trust their judgement.
- These people have many opinions from large to trivial things and this just proves they engage with the world. In an era of indifference, this feels refreshing. It shows this person is dedicated and willing to defend the things they feel passionately about.
- I've been told that I'm too feisty or "too much" and people like this are up to handling someone like me.
- These people are a little hardened to the world and more selective about who they get close to which allows me to feel like I'm being selected to see their more vulnerable and "real" self.
- Even though we may be frustrated with each other at times this feeling doesn't lead to the feeling of abandonment. They are loyal and consistent if not always joyful.
- The whole world feels inconvenient to them so I will never feel like too inconvenient or like I'm ruining anything. Instead it gives me the opportunity to feel like I'm adding a bright spot.

I also feel like I exhibit many of these traits - maybe I'm a Hot Grump too??



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I've never thought I had a "type" when it comes to men - or women (ok curves I'm no better than a man!) when it comes to physical appearance or many classifiable personality types. I like them funny and smart but that could be a country boy, a professor type, or a goth guy. But recently I read something that summed my taste up entirely. I felt like someone read my mail. From my first boyfriend to my husband of almost 2 decades, I can't deny my primary attraction for - THE HOT GRUMP. Let me summarize for you all my findings and what, I think, it says about me.

- I struggle with trusting surface level charm and prefer someone I know won't say something just to appease me.
- I like someone who is always upfront, even if it hurts my feelings, because they don't know how to be anything else.
- They people using have discerning tastes and built in bullshit detectors and that makes me feel like I don't have to be in charge all the time and I can trust their judgement.
- These people have many opinions from large to trivial things and this just proves they engage with the world. In an era of indifference, this feels refreshing. It shows this person is dedicated and willing to defend the things they feel passionately about.
- I've been told that I'm too feisty or "too much" and people like this are up to handling someone like me.
- These people are a little hardened to the world and more selective about who they get close to which allows me to feel like I'm being selected to see their more vulnerable and "real" self.
- Even though we may be frustrated with each other at times this feeling doesn't lead to the feeling of abandonment. They are loyal and consistent if not always joyful.
- The whole world feels inconvenient to them so I will never feel like too inconvenient or like I'm ruining anything. Instead it gives me the opportunity to feel like I'm adding a bright spot.

I also feel like I exhibit many of these traits - maybe I'm a Hot Grump too??



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What a truly fascinating post. Thank you for sharing this!!!

I was largely unaware that this was a specific type... or at least I do not recall hearing The Hot Grump identified so explicitly before. Very interesting! Thank you for broadening my mind. Additionally, I just finished rewatching the entire series of 'The Mindy Project'... and although I adore the show, I was always a bit baffled by the relationship between Dr. Lahiri and Dr. Castellano. (Or maybe I was just jealous because 'I' like Mindy Kaling... haha.) But I think you just cracked the code for me with your post, and unlocked a new understanding of the entire show! Because Dr. Castellano seems to fit what you are saying almost exactly. Have you ever watched that show? I think you may like him!

Thank you for all of the things that you post, actually!
I do not think that I say that often enough.
You take us on some fantastically fun journeys!!!
Thank you for bringing us along with you!
 
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I've never thought I had a "type" when it comes to men - or women (ok curves I'm no better than a man!) when it comes to physical appearance or many classifiable personality types. I like them funny and smart but that could be a country boy, a professor type, or a goth guy. But recently I read something that summed my taste up entirely. I felt like someone read my mail. From my first boyfriend to my husband of almost 2 decades, I can't deny my primary attraction for - THE HOT GRUMP. Let me summarize for you all my findings and what, I think, it says about me.

- I struggle with trusting surface level charm and prefer someone I know won't say something just to appease me.
- I like someone who is always upfront, even if it hurts my feelings, because they don't know how to be anything else.
- They people using have discerning tastes and built in bullshit detectors and that makes me feel like I don't have to be in charge all the time and I can trust their judgement.
- These people have many opinions from large to trivial things and this just proves they engage with the world. In an era of indifference, this feels refreshing. It shows this person is dedicated and willing to defend the things they feel passionately about.
- I've been told that I'm too feisty or "too much" and people like this are up to handling someone like me.
- These people are a little hardened to the world and more selective about who they get close to which allows me to feel like I'm being selected to see their more vulnerable and "real" self.
- Even though we may be frustrated with each other at times this feeling doesn't lead to the feeling of abandonment. They are loyal and consistent if not always joyful.
- The whole world feels inconvenient to them so I will never feel like too inconvenient or like I'm ruining anything. Instead it gives me the opportunity to feel like I'm adding a bright spot.

I also feel like I exhibit many of these traits - maybe I'm a Hot Grump too??



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You made me read on curves day... Thats just cruel and unusual punishment. Still love your hot grumpy ass but WTF šŸ˜‹šŸ˜‚
 
What a truly fascinating post. Thank you for sharing this!!!

I was largely unaware that this was a specific type... or at least I do not recall hearing The Hot Grump identified so explicitly before. Very interesting! Thank you for broadening my mind. Additionally, I just finished rewatching the entire series of 'The Mindy Project'... and although I adore the show, I was always a bit baffled by the relationship between Dr. Lahiri and Dr. Castellano. (Or maybe I was just jealous because 'I' like Mindy Kaling... haha.) But I think you just cracked the code for me with your post, and unlocked a new understanding of the entire show! Because Dr. Castellano seems to fit what you are saying almost exactly. Have you ever watched that show? I think you may like him!

Thank you for all of the things that you post, actually!
I do not think that I say that often enough.
You take us on some fantastically fun journeys!!!
Thank you for bringing us along with you!
I have seen the Mindy Project and I think you found another good one!
Im glad it was an interesting read!
 
Is there a category for The Average Grump? Because you know, I feel I could really nail that one...
 
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I've never thought I had a "type" when it comes to men - or women (ok curves I'm no better than a man!) when it comes to physical appearance or many classifiable personality types. I like them funny and smart but that could be a country boy, a professor type, or a goth guy. But recently I read something that summed my taste up entirely. I felt like someone read my mail. From my first boyfriend to my husband of almost 2 decades, I can't deny my primary attraction for - THE HOT GRUMP. Let me summarize for you all my findings and what, I think, it says about me.

- I struggle with trusting surface level charm and prefer someone I know won't say something just to appease me.
- I like someone who is always upfront, even if it hurts my feelings, because they don't know how to be anything else.
- They people using have discerning tastes and built in bullshit detectors and that makes me feel like I don't have to be in charge all the time and I can trust their judgement.
- These people have many opinions from large to trivial things and this just proves they engage with the world. In an era of indifference, this feels refreshing. It shows this person is dedicated and willing to defend the things they feel passionately about.
- I've been told that I'm too feisty or "too much" and people like this are up to handling someone like me.
- These people are a little hardened to the world and more selective about who they get close to which allows me to feel like I'm being selected to see their more vulnerable and "real" self.
- Even though we may be frustrated with each other at times this feeling doesn't lead to the feeling of abandonment. They are loyal and consistent if not always joyful.
- The whole world feels inconvenient to them so I will never feel like too inconvenient or like I'm ruining anything. Instead it gives me the opportunity to feel like I'm adding a bright spot.

I also feel like I exhibit many of these traits - maybe I'm a Hot Grump too??



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Well, shit.
I'm NOT the hot grump.
There are definite times when I wish I could be. But I'm not.
I sometimes wish I was a Ron Swanson, but I'm definitely a Ben Wyatt.
Maybe I could be a Nick Miller, but I'm much more Winston Bishop.
And Hopper is great, but you're looking at a Bob Newby.

Do any of them have surface level charm? Debatable. I doubt any of them were the popular kids in high school.
Are they upfront? Probably... but in a different way. They'll speak the truth with a bit more tact than outright bluntness.
I think they're skilled at detecting different kinds of bullshit. They've been through enough to know the world isn't all rainbows and cotton candy. But they still appreciate the smaller joys and whimsy that life has to offer. There's still room for optimism.

Try as I might, I just can't get to the hot grump's level of hardness, jadedness, whatever you want to call it. There's so much shit in the world I can't blame anyone for becoming that way. But there's just so, so much more goodness, silliness, and joy. I'll happily be a Ben Wyatt instead of a Ron Swanson. Now, who's up for a game of Cones of Dunshire?
 
Well, shit.
I'm NOT the hot grump.
There are definite times when I wish I could be. But I'm not.
I sometimes wish I was a Ron Swanson, but I'm definitely a Ben Wyatt.
Maybe I could be a Nick Miller, but I'm much more Winston Bishop.
And Hopper is great, but you're looking at a Bob Newby.

Do any of them have surface level charm? Debatable. I doubt any of them were the popular kids in high school.
Are they upfront? Probably... but in a different way. They'll speak the truth with a bit more tact than outright bluntness.
I think they're skilled at detecting different kinds of bullshit. They've been through enough to know the world isn't all rainbows and cotton candy. But they still appreciate the smaller joys and whimsy that life has to offer. There's still room for optimism.

Try as I might, I just can't get to the hot grump's level of hardness, jadedness, whatever you want to call it. There's so much shit in the world I can't blame anyone for becoming that way. But there's just so, so much more goodness, silliness, and joy. I'll happily be a Ben Wyatt instead of a Ron Swanson. Now, who's up for a game of Cones of Dunshire?
Nothing at all against those guys!!
I think they fall under the Sexy Goofball and they are easily the most attractive kind of guy. Safe and silly and total romantics.
 
I guess there will probably be an old hot grump thread popping up soon.
Just an fyi though .. I aint clickin any of you fuckers emojis! šŸ˜‚
There should definitely be a hot grumps thread!


I definitely have a thing for both Nick Miller types and Hopper too… yes, both fall under the grump type but they also each have different qualities that pull me in.

The Nick Miller type : What you see is what you get, you don’t have to worry about them putting up a front or just telling you what you want to hear. No worrying about love bombing only to ghost you. This type is loyal to the core and also kind of a mess which would make me feel way more secure about my own issues. (That sounds bad but I meant that I wouldn’t worry that my mess would be too much for them)

Hopper: Definitely has a hardened exterior and seems super gruff but knowing that it was built from trauma and loss - that’s a kind of grump I can fully understand. This type is 100% a romantic at heart but you’ve got to earn that from them and it’s not something that would happen overnight. And earning that side of him would make me feel all kinds of special
Bonus for man in uniform who would literally fight off your enemies with fists if need be šŸ˜


Ok, enough swooning over fictional characters and back to the real world for me šŸ˜’
 
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