Look up Czech dumplings (knedlíks) if you'd like some variation that is fluffier (often times fruity) and boiled in water instead of oil. I guess this thing's dumpling looks so sad because it got it from the deep frozen section or a shitty takeout place. No way does freshly made look that sad, or would the fat actually go through the effort of making it when it can't even be arsed to shave itself.