Being Grumpy Makes You Smarter

Bill Mattocks

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Ah, vindication is mine at last....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8339647.stm

Feeling grumpy 'is good for you'
In a bad mood? Don't worry - according to research, it's good for you.
An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly.
In contrast to those annoying happy types, miserable people are better at decision-making and less gullible, his experiments showed.
While cheerfulness fosters creativity, gloominess breeds attentiveness and careful thinking, Professor Joe Forgas told Australian Science Magazine.

Take that, cheerful people!!!
 

CoryKS

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"Ignorance is Bliss"

Back in my day, we didn't need no experts to research stupid things like this! We just knew it! It was obvious! And we said it in fewer words! Now get off my lawn!
 

sfs982000

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Well coming from a self-professed "feeler" all you "Grumpy Gus's" are getting a great big hug :)
 

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