old, old, and old

[frauhedgehog]

How do you know when you’re (culturally) old? Old may have more to do with how you feel, but traditionally there have been three objective criteria

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[selfishgene]

I'm sure Obamacare will provide you with bi-focals and hearing aids ;)

[frauhedgehog]

Oh good. They'll be the most expensive bifocals and hearing aids on the planet.

[maramaye]

The fourth: Accurately stating, "I've been practicing that for about twenty years."

And the fifth: Me: "My favorite toy was that Tron motorcycle racing set." Them: "What's Tron?"

[frauhedgehog]

My daughter's first-grade spelling test had pictures--she had to fill in the word. One was of a roll of film. No one in the class got it.

[maramaye]

I've been told that my godson is not being taught cursive writing in school. I find this utterly scandalous.

[burntbythesun02]

Although I rather like some recent club music, I'm growing hairs on my ears. Are they lost? What are they doing there? That's a sign I'm aging.

[frauhedgehog]

If you notice your ears growing, you're in trouble, my friend.

[darthtiggger]

I thought I was getting old when I started recognizing Muzak in grocery stores and elevators. I have now realized I was not truly old then, now I recognize the muzak and think, "I like that song!" and start singing to it. The clincher is my daughter looking at me all appalled and saying, "MOoommm!!" Definitely old.

[frauhedgehog]

We've managed to establish peace in our household by listening only to the Beatles--something we can all agree on. Mabu keeps singing "I me mine" and "ticky to ride"