Muldert

Muldert is a fictional character from the animated television series "The Little Lulu Show". He is a gruff and often grumpy neighbor of Lulu and her friends. Muldert is typically depicted as a middle-aged man with a stern demeanor, frequently annoyed by the children's antics and noise. Despite his outwardly unpleasant disposition, Muldert often finds himself unintentionally involved in or sometimes even helping with the children's schemes, usually with a reluctant sigh. He owns a small shop or business in the neighborhood, which serves as a recurring location for many of the show's storylines. His character provides a foil to the cheerful and inventive nature of Lulu, highlighting the generational differences and the inevitable clashes that arise from them. Muldert’s appearance is characterized by his perpetually furrowed brow and a tendency to wear practical, everyday clothing. His interactions with the children usually involve him trying to maintain order or privacy, only to be outsmarted or outmaneuvered by Lulu's cleverness. However, he is not portrayed as truly malicious, and there are occasional moments where his softer side is hinted at, though he quickly reverts to his usual grumpiness. He represents a common archetype of an older, set-in-his-ways individual in a neighborhood setting.