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Getting older is a natural part of life, and it’s not something we can avoid. However, we can do so gracefully. If we take good care of our bodies, and minds, and have an active social life, we can slow down the process, too. But it’s not just getting a few more wrinkles and grey hairs that indicate that we’re aging.
The members of the popular r/AskReddit online community recently opened up about the (not so) subtle signs that they’re getting older. We’ve collected some of their most interesting insights to share with you. Scroll down, and don’t forget to upvote the posts that you relate to the most, Pandas.
Bored Panda reached out to neuroscientist Nicole Avena, Ph.D., who explained the link between diet and aging and what foods to avoid and embrace as we grow older. Dr. Avena is an expert in nutrition, diet, and addiction and the author of the book ‘Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction.’ You’ll find the insights she shared with us as you scroll down.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) The amount of years you have to scroll through when punching in your birth date.

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Bored Panda asked Dr. Avena about the link between our diets and the aging process. “We know from literature that environmental factors play a large role in our brain’s aging process, including food,” she explained to us.

“Ultra-processed foods and excess added sugar have been shown to contribute to the development of dementia,” she said, referring to a study published in 2022.

“Overall, eating a minimally processed diet and limiting added sugar is optimal for the aging process and can support other areas of aging, including skin, immune, and bone health,” Dr. Avena said.
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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Unnecessary noise pisses me off.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Recently i found the volume a little too high in a concert...

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Everything that I hated as a kid I love as an older adult.

Naps
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Not being around a lot of people.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm, I always loved curling up in my room with a book, and now I can do that without my mother telling me to go out and play in the fresh air

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Meanwhile, we were curious about which foods we should eat more and less of as we all grow older. Dr. Avena, the author of ‘Sugarless,’ was happy to shed some light on this.

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“We should embrace more whole foods, like fatty fish, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and legumes,” she told Bored Panda.

“As we age, we should shy away from things like baked goods, sodas, and candy,” the neuroscientist said.

“They ultimately do not help meet our nutritional needs in later adulthood.”
#4

“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) My body is definitely getting older and I look older, but mentally, I feel ageless. I sometimes have to remind myself that I am my age.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When I look at current music and I have no idea who anyone is on the top 10 billboards.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right now, this very moment, is the best the world has been when it comes to finding music you want to listen to. You have unmitigated access to anything and everything you could possibly want. If you don't listen to anything in the top 100, then you don't, and that doesn't mean you're out of touch - you've just found what you want to hear. And that is awesome.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When you fall over and people laugh, then you’re young.

If you fall over and people panic, then you’re getting old.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they laugh and then help you up, that's just your best friend, lol

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Of course, it’s the quality of your life, not the number of years lived, that really matters. However, the more high-energy years you have available, the better. In other words, even if we talk about seizing the day and living life to the fullest, we shouldn’t ignore good habits that will keep us healthy in the future. Our daily choices quickly add up over the years.

The longer we live, the more purpose and memorable moments we can (theoretically) pack into our lives. And being able to stay independent and active for longer as we age is a huge boon. That means being more mindful of what we eat, how much we move, how much we invest in our positive relationships, and how we keep our minds and wits sharp.

Adults 65 and over are urged to spend at least 150 minutes doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week. That comes out to at least 30 minutes of, for example, brisk walking each day for 5 days a week or 22 minutes every day.
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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) College students look like high school students, high school students look like children.

the 80s were still 25 years ago.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i had to go in an university for some weeks to have a master degree about my work. So being 40+ on a campus is such a strange thing. Students looked like kids but they also look very happy for me, lot of freedom of behavior, flamboyant clothes and gay or lesbian couples. That was a cool social experiment.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) You care more how your shoes feel than how they look.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) You can injure yourself by sneezing or sleeping wrong.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My back went out on me once when I was taking my socks off.

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Alternatively, you can opt for 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise a week. That includes activities like hiking (fun!), jogging (yuck!), and running (please, God, no). You should also spend at least 2 days each week strengthening your muscles. The exact activities or exercises aren’t as important as the fact that you’re consistently active. And many of us are better at consistency and discipline when doing the things that we enjoy.

You might personally be drawn to tennis, golf, or football because you like the social aspect of the sports. Or you might embrace swimming, cross-country running, or yoga because you love how they make you feel or because they give you more time to be with your thoughts.
#10

“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When you've been doing what you do for a living for longer than the new people in the profession have been alive.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm older than 75% of the doctors I work for. I've been doing my job since 1995.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When your childhood punishments **become** your adult goals (eat vegetables, having a nap, stay at home, sleep early).

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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your parents punished you by giving you healthy boundaries and taking care of you, I'm worried about the rest.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Going out on a Friday or Saturday night feels more like a hassle than fun.

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It’s never too late to start taking care of your body. Any exercise is better than none. Even if you’re starting out slow and having a hard time, you’re still lapping everyone who’s eating potato chips and binging Netflix on the couch. If you’ve never lived a healthy lifestyle, you’re going to want to experiment with various sports and activities until you find what works best for you. You might be surprised by what you discover.

Phil Daoust wrote a fascinating series of articles in The Guardian about his fitness journey. He opened up about how he’s been physically inactive and had a poor diet for most of his life. Now, at 60, he’s running 30 to 40 kilometers every week, on top of doing yoga and high-intensity interval training.

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“At home, I can barely pass a mirror without pulling up my shirt to admire the faint beginnings of a six-pack. When I’m running and I overtake someone decades younger, I get such a bounce in my step that even I think I deserve a slap,” Daoust quips.

“But here’s the thing: what’s mostly going through my mind is not: ‘I’m amazing!’ but: ‘I’m amazed!’ For three-quarters of my life, there was nothing to suggest I might ever get into shape,” he shared.
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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least a little tired.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When we drive around my hometown, I tell them what used to be in that building or that I remember before that building was even there, lol.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or you give directions like this: "turn left where the Johnson's barn used to be."

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Making sounds when I stand up.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From what end of your body? Never mind - both ends apply.

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According to Daoust, even simple walking can still be powerful and enjoyable. Meanwhile, you shouldn’t focus on exercise that your social circle or experts suggest is great for you: do what you like. “Your starter exercise does not have to provide an all-body workout or stretch your mind as well as your muscles. Your priority should be to get moving, and become comfortable with your body so you can branch out when you need to,” he explains.

In the meantime, if you find that you’re not having fun with a particular activity, you should try to figure out the underlying reasons. It might be that you like the activity itself but not the environment you’re in, or vice versa. Running on a treadmill, in the city, and on nature trails is very different. Whether you run alone, with music, or with other folks by your side is also going to change your experience.
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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Realizing that I do, actually, have an expiration date and it is closer than my sell by date.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When your spouse passes away and you need to rewrite your brain so you have the motivation and courage to carry on without the comfort of a strong hug now and then. Hug each other all you can today!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife & I have been married for 56 years, I dread how either of us will cope when the other passes

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No matter what you do, there’s always a last little squirt of pee that ends up in your underwear.

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What are the top things that you’ve noticed that mean you're (probably!) getting older, dear Pandas? What do you do to feel young, fit, and energetic? What words of wisdom would you share with anyone younger than you?

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. If you have a moment, scroll down to the comments.
#19

“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When you end up waking up with hangover symptoms just because you stayed up a bit late. No alcohol consumed, just staying up past 11pm is enough!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought I was the only one who's experiencing this. Good to know I'm not haha

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I drop something in the floor and am like “You live there now until I drop something else and it’s worth the journey to the floor and back up.”.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When teenagers call you "sir".

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) You are happy to replace that old crusty sponge in your kitchen.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'am very excited for a new sponge i just bought, my teenage daughter look at me weirdly

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) I'm suddenly interested in bird watching...I'm becoming my grandfather.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your grandparents enjoy birdwatching, go do it with them. Just do it. Trust me.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Standing up to your boss /dumba**es at work more. Not being rude necessarily, but just growing a backbone.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, not accepting random power trip rules that make no sense.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) I’ve been enjoying nature more, I know it sounds stupid but I used to not really care about it, now I just sit there and look at trees.

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I’m don’t recognize the stranger staring back at me from the mirror.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. This is very disconcerting. Who is that old lady? I don't recognize her. I'm still 30 in my mind.

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The struggle of putting on my socks in the morning (and most other minor physical “activities”) prior to being up and around for a little while… it’s like I have to “warm up” to be awake.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Socks are bitches, they are not here to warm your feet, their only goals is to remind you how old you are

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Ear hair. Like, fine I’ll clip a few nose hairs. Yeah, I’m getting a little achy and Advil is becoming a daily companion. Ok, I’ve got a few gray hairs, no big deal but wait…WTF is that?? An inch long ear hair? That’s it. Life is over.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP photo finders, I believe you misunderstood the assignment...

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) I'm shopping for appliances and excited.

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Well… I just got my first set of reading glasses today, so… that’s the latest one.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always needed glasses, but I felt this when I was told that I needed varifocals. The young assistant said, "Oh well ,it's to be expected at your age. " I'd just turned 40!

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#31

Them: "what's the plan for the weekend?"
Me: "soup".

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I’d rather be alone lol.

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Last week I was at my best friend’s place helping to put a grill together. His kids had some friends over (ages 5-8) during this time. After we were done we went inside and started watching golf. Some of the kids were inside during this time, just being kids. My friend politely told them that if they were going to make noise to play outside. I turned to him and basically said, “you realize that we’re old since you told them to go outside because it was too loud to watch golf.” Yeah. That was our sign.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hearing noise while watching golf is a genuine problem because it might tend to keep you awake.

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Apparently I scare the c**p out of most of the young analysts at work. One of them kept saying “yes ma’am” when I was explaining what I needed him to do.

For reference, I work in hard industry in commercial ops, and new hires never know how anything works. I’m not being mean when I go down there to teach them; it’s a necessary part of training green staff members. But apparently I’m old enough now that they think they’re in trouble when I show up at their desks.

To be fair, interns also completely freak me out in their own right. As soon as they show up every summer, I realize that all the kids on the floor that I thought were 22-year-old interns are actually more like 28. It’s the opposite of Dazed and Confused. I swear I’ve stayed the same age; they just keep getting younger.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The new hires at work think I am a crazy genius because I know how to use the SUM function in Excel.

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Realizing how long ago certain movies were released, such as LOTR.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) First my friends all got married, then had kids, but now my friends are starting to get divorced. People aren’t asking me when I’m getting married- they’re asking me “if”.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first person in my class at school just became a grandmother, so you have that to look forward to as well.

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I just don't understand kids using words wrong or making up words. I had my Mrs who works in a school explain to me words like "gyatt" and "on god" and other monstrosities.


I don't get tik tok and I'll never understand watching people watch stuff as "content".

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When you turn on the radio for oldies that you listened to growing up, like the Archie’s Sugar, Sugar and realize it’s Britney Spears.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when Bowling For Soup's 1985 is now itself considered classic rock.

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I got a seniors discount count card from the state telling me I was a senior now.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a twofer! Your chronological age, and needing to be reminded about it!

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#40

When you start realizing that things your brain thinks happened only "a few years ago" actually happened decades ago. Like 9/11 seemed like maybe ten years ago. Nope, it has been a lot longer.

When you visit a place you lived at "a few years ago" only to notice what was once a field is now a freaking forest.

When you have more plants you can't eat or smoke than plants you can.

When your body hurts enough that you have to take a break from doing routine things. When you realize that you are old enough to be a grandfather or grandmother.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really can't believe that there are fully grown people who weren't alive during 9/11. I understand it, but I can't believe it.

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Get off my lawn.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in the middle of the woods, if someone shows up I'm gonna be concerned

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Someone played a 56k modem at a conference and some behind me asked “wtf is that noise”.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

56k modems came out in 1998. The first modem we had when i was a wee lad, was 1200 baud...in 1985.

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That lower back starts hurting a bit.

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I have to make a conscious choice to learn new technology.

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When I'm registering an account on a website and need to scroll down for a minute to find my year of birth.

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Loud noises make me anxious, especially at night. And needing alone time.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) My diet and lifestyle haven't changed, yet I still had to start buying one size up when buying pants.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or one size down. Some of us get scrawny as we age. Where the heck did my muscle mass go?

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No longer know any "cool" new slang and don't want to know it either.

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I say “wow that’s a nice lawn”.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! And it now becomes a nice compliment to receive!

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I don’t go see a movie at the theater if I’ll be driving home in the dark.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The other people who would be filling a movie theater is motivation enough to never go to the movie theater. Between dumbass parents bringing loud obnoxious children to films that are not age appropriate, to the endless sea of mouth breathers who spend the entire length of the film with their cell phones out, full brightness.... it's not worth shelling out $50+ to see something that's going to be released on steaming in two weeks. OLED, Atmos and being able to eat a full meal as you watch in your pajamas, theaters don't serve a purpose anymore.

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I check out the mom, not the daughter she's with.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When did Giles become the hot one on Buffy?!?

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) Multi day hangovers.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is strange, looks like it started at 40 year old exactly. No more only a tough sunday, no no no, i can spoil an entire week for one party.

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Sometimes when I yawn my throat muscle starts to cramp and spasm.

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Birthday is a day of reflexion, not necessarily a party.

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) News become interesting and government, politics and reddit too lol.

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For me it's the opposite. As a young adult I couldn't understand how people don't know what to vote for or how they are not interested in politics. I even joined a party in my 20s because I thought it was important. Yesterday I had to vote once again and can say, that I actually didn't want to because deep down I feel like it doesn't make any difference at all what I want and vote for. I went voting, though. Not because there was some party that I truly felt positive about but because I needed to vote against right-wing parties. Seeing the results I feel confirmed that it probably didn't make a big difference.

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I was born in 1999. my coworkers were all born in 2002 and can’t get over that my birth year has a 1 at the front.

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Someone commented on an animation I made on YouTube years ago.

The comment in regard to the animation said:

"Here lives the childhood of many, if you remember this you are a legend"

Me internally trying to process said comment: "What do you mean childhood?! I only made this in 2009......oh f**k....OH F**K!".

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I listened to a song uploaded on YouTube 17 years ago and looked at the comments. One told how his father played it in the car when he took the commenter to kindergarten. Kindergarten?! I listened to it at a house party before going to the bar.

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I really like “Me time” no fomo for hanging out anymore.

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Can't work out hard like I used too. Pulling muscles, elbows aches, dislocated shoulder from just doing curls, knee pain trying to run. Sucks having to slow down from what you used to do before to avoid injury when trying to . . . freaking stay healthy and young looking!!!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get close to pulling a leg/thigh muscle every time I try doing a side kick in Karate.

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I dont post so much on social media anymore.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only relevant stuff.... not too much personal stuff. And I hate people posting endless selfies or pictures of food or 20+ pictures of some trip they went on

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“What Is Your ‘I'm Getting Older’ Sign?” (30 Answers) When you’re watching the NBA and there’s no more players older than you.

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The quote “oo I might treat myself to the nice fresh baked loaf not the pre sliced”.

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I inexiplicably started saying “Oopsie!”.

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Its the number of white hairs I'm finding in my hairbrush.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I starting getting them at 18, so not a biggie for me :D

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Once you’re getting shorter, either you’re old or you crippled. Either way, you can’t do as much.

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When those who are younger than you don't understand your jokes.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what I liked about teaching high school students. They were old enough to get my jokes, but young enough not to have heard them before.

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While pushing a dead car (car battery issues), with three other people, my left hip hurt for about 10 months..was around 38 yo.

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I found a wrinkle on my elbow. Not your normal bunching when to straighten your arm but an actual permanent line. I am not sure why but that hit hard.

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Children out on the street calling you uncle.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not bad, they could be calling you other, worse, things.

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I hate life? Is that a sign?

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