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I'm not saying that the number of members determines whether or not an online community is good. However, when there's a Facebook group with 1.3 million, you notice.

Like the name implies, 'Middle Aged Humor' consists of a more mature audience. People use it as a way to connect and bring levity to mundane or difficult situations, and while it may not be everyone's cup of tea, we can't deny the group's relevance to the platform. After all, 73 percent of U.S. adults aged 50-64 use Facebook.

So, let's take a look at how they make the internet (and maybe life in general) more enjoyable for each other.

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We managed to get in touch with a member of the group's administrator team, Marie Shizuka, and she said that since 'Middle Aged Humor' is so big, they have been developing a system that would automatically clean it.

"We do some auto deletion to keep spammers out," Shizuka told Bored Panda. "But the problem is when this system also deletes actual members' comments and they complain a lot."

Shizuka said that the community is, for the most part, keeping the content positive. "Generally, any feel-good and funny posts are popular among the members," she said. "Nostalgic pictures too."

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And it's easy to understand where this is coming from. Consuming too much worrying news, whether actively or passively, can have a big impact on our mood. 

"The way that news is presented and the way that we access news has changed significantly over the last 15 to 20 years," said Graham Davey, a professor emeritus of psychology at Sussex University in the UK and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Experimental Psychopathology. "These changes have often been detrimental to general mental health."

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Davey thinks today's news is increasingly visual and shocking, and that the inclusion of smartphone videos and audio clips isn't helping. These bystander-captured media can be so intense that they can cause symptoms of acute stress—like problems sleeping, mood swings, or aggressive behavior—or even PTSD.

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Some of Davey's research has shown that negative TV news is a significant mood-changer, and the moods it tends to produce are sadness and anxiety. "Our studies also showed that this change in mood exacerbates the viewer’s own personal worries, even when those worries are not directly relevant to the news stories being broadcast,” he said.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son (about 8 at the time) asked me if I could do a cartwheel. "Of course I can" I said. Fast forward 30 seconds and I have a pulled groin. It appears I can't do a cartwheel.

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While increased anxiety and stress are reason enough to be wary of overdoing it when it comes to the news, these and other mental health afflictions can also fuel physical complaints. Stress-related hormones, most notably cortisol, have been linked to inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and other serious health concerns.

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Miss Frankfurter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can’t upvote this enough! I always want to grin and wave, but I don’t want to instigate any road rage.

Tess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just make enough eye contact with them so that they feel like they need to show how fast their car can take off when the light turns green. I then safely leave them in the dust until I reach the speed limit. Then they get to experience the full amount of embarrassment they deserve.

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The Other Other White Meat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or when they pass you, then get in front of you just to go 10 MPH SLOWER than you were already going... 😣

Tess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could also be their version of petty revenge. Although it's much more entertaining to drive under the speed limit when they aren't able to pass you. Yet they don't seem to realise that the closer they get to the back of my car, the slower I will go.

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Todd Schwier
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

would have beat the red light if you weren't driving 10 mph under the speed limit for the last 10 miles with a row of 15 plus cars behind you that can't get around you but don't want to be late for work, so they try to get around you and end up at the red light....js

Niels Boehm
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my experience (Germany) most drivers tend to go about 10 kph over the speed limit (apart from stretches they're aware of having speed traps) and a few of them can't handle people adhering to the speed limit

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pennie kap
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this way all the time, and laugh when we are at the light together

Khavrinen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I wonder if people are actually incapable of seeing traffic lights until they are within 20 feet of them. I mean, the light was already red, what did you think you were gaining by blowing past me going 15MPH faster? The chance to sit at the intersection for a few seconds longer?

Ann M Clinkscales
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that! I also remember me as the young person who used to do that to be first at the light! Usually though, I was like, if you hadn't slowed me down, I would have made the green light!

Sinead Kenny
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeh douche bag the rumours are true. Let one in, one out, don't jump lanes or chase emergency services and the flow of traffic stays steady...... and while I look at uou with triumph I know you will do it over and over again because just once before the God's looked in your favour and you shaved 3 mins of your journey. pppffffttt sorry RANT OVER. Happy Christmas all xx

David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Impatient drivers are the worst. I usually drive speed limit or a tad over. there are still those folks who dramatically zoom past / cut in and out of lanes etc. Then up ahead all of their rudeness to others gains them like one or two car lengths / about 2 seconds of road driving distance. RIP your gas mileage and for many likely your insurance rates.

DeeDee M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everytime. It was just so important for you to get there two seconds quicker. D***.

Nina Ari
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But if you're looking over to the next lane at them, it's highly possible your speed wasn't the problem but your driving in general (:

Mya Lugar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A woman in a van one morning was going down the busy road I was on and kepy zi-zagging in to the right and left lanes right in front of cars with inches to spare. She ended at the light next to me. I smiled at her and rolled down my passenger side window. She rolled her window down with an inquisitive look...I shouted "You're a fn idiot who's gonna kill somebody!!" and rolled on through the green light while she sat there, stunned.

Evelyn Haskins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the other hand we manage to take off again when the light goes green instead of having to blow our horns to wake you up!

Jennifer Zigulis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah out where I live they get to the light stop, pull off the road then speed through & thats if they even decide to stop. Apparently a loop hole🤣

Jane Thorne-Gutierrez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was in front of someone honking at me to turn on right, with traffic whizzing by. I honked back once and then when traffic cleared he was still honking so I stayed at light til it was green. Because...:)

AmandaKay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I literally pull up to the light & talk to them as if they are toddlers who need a talking to. Windows up so they can't hear because this is America & any idiot can have a gun. But boy do I mock them when they can't hear it!

E V
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then when the light turns green they get screwed by a slower car getting in front of them and now you're ahead of them until you make your next turn 5 blocks up. Lol

TrippyBanana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I chuckle every time and don't even acknowledge them cause it's way more fun to just laugh and shake my head.

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a cyclist, every damn day. I like to whip around them at the traffic light and sit right in front of them. What are they gonna do, run me over? For the ones who really set me off I don't even look at the light. I wait until they start honking. "Oh, sorry, I guess you're in a hurry."

v
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, better yet, they end up a couple of car lengths behind you at the next stop light.

Jay Son
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't actually mind standing still in front of a light. I do, however, dislike driving slow at or below the speed limit (which happens a lot here). So often, I speed around them when they drive 25 in a 35 zone. Don't really care if we meet up at the light again, it's not about that. It's not always about trying to get somewhere sooner.

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The human brain is attracted to troubling information because it's programmed to detect threats. This can make it hard for us to ignore the negatives online. The publishers know it; just think of all the opinions and commentary that passes for news analysis when, in reality, is not much different from lunchroom gossip.

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Mrs Irish Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me last week, see 4 Garda cars, grab dog lead and run outside, No dog attached to the lead 🙈 poor dog barking inside house wondering if ive gone mad, Nope just Nosy 👃

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me with the trolley at 5 minutes to closing time; "Push!" Mary in the stable: Push!

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Staying aware and informed is a good thing. But when it comes to our health, too much news can spell trouble. Balancing it out with light-hearted content can be one way of fighting this issue.

"We have received many messages about how our group makes their day and cheers them up," the admin of 'Middle Aged Humor', Marie Shizuka, said.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With bonus thoughts like "I should really go to the dentist" and "oh no, when does my license expire?"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took me a moment, but I finally got the joke.... I only get it because I've seen Family Guy, as I'm a Brit and our phone numbers don't work like this xD

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For more similar content, Shizuka said the group has a spin-off page on Facebook, called the Middle Aged Club, and it's just as entertaining.

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N Miller
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ducks have wandered off and started a fight with the hamster that powers my brain

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goldens are pretty smart. How do you know he didn't just put that tree up?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SNL did a great Jeopardy skit with Sean Connery asking for “Le Tits Now for $200”

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Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but parents always act like kids (especially teens) want nothing to do with them but if my parents think of something fun to do I'd 100% love to (they usually try to make me do things I don't want to tho then call me miserable, on the other hand I really wanna go on a walk in the dark with my dad like he suggested but we haven't yet) turned into a rant but ok

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Enjoyed playing it so much at school talked my parents into putting one up at home. It's a lot less fun without someone else to play with.

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"Decorated my Bathroom for Christmas."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the delivery date and the current location where my package is at doesn’t add up…. All I’m saying is that if my purchase is in Oklahoma City and I’m in Dallas, I know for a fact I can drive that in less than the four days they claim it will take to get to my warm hands.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The problem lies not with the joker, but with the assumptions made by the readers.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe you can just tell everyone how much you love that film. Great film.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Granny pants can hold a lot more dollar bills, and even payment terminals.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And from now on Molly was always staying with her granny in the evenings, even in Saturday....

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SaneMinotaur (she/her)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband actually wraps gifts a LOT neater than I do, but I have not yet seen him use a grill, so he could be two for two, or burn the food.

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Brian Droste
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a "neighbor" who has a small Christmas tree up and lit 24 hrs a day 365 days a year in their porch.

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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who means "you don't have to get me anything"? Truly. I don't want/need anything.

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Alexandra Davis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the Uk they are second nature and I don't understand how people in the USA etc where they aren't common, can't cope with them?!

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Alexandra Davis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Enough with the constant down playing on the youth of today! I see plenty of examples of kids still doing this/ similar

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N Miller
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A. B & C are sort of linked and in some places a car isn't necessary. D is a luxury. A will improve lives.

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David Leick
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Video games did not exist in the 80s. It's science fact. Edit: lol I really, really did not think I needed a /s tag on this one. C'mon people. 😐

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