
I am Doodlebug, King of the Olde English Bulldogges.
Me: Sweetie, why are you looking so grumpy dog?

Sweetie: How do the humans put it? I’m in a huff. In a snit. Ticked off. Pissed off. In a word, miffed.
Doodlebug: The humans must get that way a lot. They have so many words for it.
Me: But how come you’re in a bad mood?
Sweetie: How should I know? I just am! Is that all right with you? Don’t look at me!
Me: Okay. Been there and done that before. Take a nap. And here’s a treat.

MoonCat: Oh, fine! Reward the irritable! At least I have the courtesy to keep my huffiness to myself. Hey! Don’t look at me!
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