Fries with brown gravy is an American dish and it used to be called "wet fries" in New England. Now THAT is yummy and I first had it when I was in college in N.H.! Adding cold, sticky curds to it all just ruins the whole thing, AFAIC.
So you agree, it would be better with cheese than curds.
I’m glad we were able to come to an amicable agreement. Carry on!