Grouch Day (not to be confused with Grouch Appreciation Day) is the designated date on the Sesame Street calendar that Grouches -- including the iconic Oscar -- celebrate their way of life.

This, according to the currently adrift Sesame Street Magazine, means that Grouches can revel in being grouchy... even more than on the average day. The Grouch way of life is a bit of a paradox, as they're happy being unhappy, although they can't admit to it. In essence, their lives are lies and their truth is buried beneath false pride. It's no wonder they're grouchy, really.

Regardless, Oscar and his garbage-dwelling kin have been a delight since 1969 and we wouldn't have it any other way. Celebrate Grouch Day by reading comics that will make you the opposite of grouchy, below.

Lola By Todd Clark Nov 21, 2009

Pearls Before Swine By Stephan Pastis Aug 20, 2010

Off the Mark By Mark Parisi Oct 9, 2010

Reality Check By Dave Whamond Jan 10, 2011

Off the Mark By Mark Parisi April 29, 2014

Click "Next" for five more Grouch Day comics!