Hypotheticalfox Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 https://media.giphy.com/media/11uV3l0wNmMIr6/giphy.gif I was in the grocery store today and wanted to buy cans of tuna to make Nom Nom Paleo’s Spicy Tuna Cakes. I haven’t bought canned tuna in a while, and when I saw the price I immediately thought “when did cans of tuna get so expensive? These should be like 80 cents each max. Back in my day...” Then I realized I was officially old. 31 was my old year. What have you done, said, or thought that let you know you were no longer one of the hip young kids anymore? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to post
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 The day I tried explaining something using M*A*S*H as a reference and the person to whom I was speaking had no idea what I was talking about. 6 3 Quote Current Challenge Original 1,2,3, R 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51 52,53 "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to post
Sloth the Enduring Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I got bifocals today. 4 Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to post
Hypotheticalfox Posted January 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 The day I tried explaining something using M*A*S*H as a reference and the person to whom I was speaking had no idea what I was talking about.A few years ago I was teaching 9th grade English and therefore teaching Romeo and Juliet. I would show clips from the “new” version (with YOUNG Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes). I had to stop calling it the “new version” when the kids pointed out that it was older than they were... ugh.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 1 Quote Link to post
tei_ Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 My exciting NYE plans this year were eating homemade pizza and watching Planet Earth with my husband... 4 Quote Halfling Assassin Current challenge: Tei un-schedules Previous challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 "Our opponent is an alien starship packed with atomic bombs. We have a protractor." -- Fraa Erasmas Link to post
Enforcer25 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Thinking, "what is this crap these kids listen to today" Why is that music so loud Waking up with my own sound effects, creaks, grunts and groans. 1 Quote Battle log My Character Link to post
tei_ Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Enforcer25 said: Why is that music so loud Solution: bring earplugs to movies and parties. Makes you seem super cool! 1 1 Quote Halfling Assassin Current challenge: Tei un-schedules Previous challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 "Our opponent is an alien starship packed with atomic bombs. We have a protractor." -- Fraa Erasmas Link to post
sylph Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 When I was talking animatedly with my physical therapist regarding The Princess Bride and the still-in-college front desk attendant piped in that she didn't watch 'old movies' 3 Quote Link to post
JessOfAllTrades Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Last year I was chaperoning the 5th grade overnight trip and got SUPER cranky that the girls wouldn't stop talking and go to sleep. This coming from the girl who used to stay up talking/telling ghost stories all night at sleepovers. D: 1 Quote Storytelling Rebel | Blog | Twitter "“You've seen my descent, now watch my rising." ~ Rumi Link to post
Thrillho Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Someone: "Do you want another drink?" Me: "No." 4 Quote The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to post
Luds Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Watching a music video the kid of a friend showed me and all I could say was "Man, that is some seriously %^%&^d up stuff...... music's ok though." 1 Quote Remember that sensory deprivation causes hallucinations Link to post
Evicious Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Thinking that 20:00 is a "good bed time". Also, thinking that "04:00 isn't that early". 2 Quote Evicious, Khajjit Ranger STR 7 | DEX 13 | STA 3 | CON 6 | WIS 16 | CHA 4 Current 4WC: Evicious: The Unburdening II + Blitz Week! Fitocracy! I Play To Win! Keep up the momentum! Link to post
Nomad Jay Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 In the words of Nick Miller, "I feel like I'm aging into my personality." In addition to general curmudgeonly-ness: Last time I saw midnight on NYE, there was a nap involved. Own a button-up cardigan (shut up, it's warm). Explained to someone just out of high-school what a corded phone was. Have 4 pairs of reading glasses stashed in strategic locations About four years ago, yelled at someone on a four-wheeler to "Get off my lawn!" Told someone I wasn't mad at them, I was just disappointed. Also, all of my joints click. Randomly. And loudly. 7 1 Quote "If you would improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." - Epictetus "You just gotta listen to your body, unless it's saying anything about stopping, pain, your joints, or needing water." Level 20 Pilgrim (Adventurer 7, Assassin 3, Druid 2, Monk 10, Ranger 5, Rebel 9, Scout 10, Warrior 4) Link to post
The Battle Chef Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I've made "get off my lawn" comments. I haven't stayed up for a New Year's Eve since 2004. Naps are the hilight of my days off. Also what Evicious said about bedtimes & wake up times. 2 Quote The Battle Chef's Log Link to post
Frost of the Gloaming Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 When I yelled at a couple of kids doing bike tricks to put on a helmet; never mind the fact that I never wore mine at their age 2 Quote Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to post
Hypotheticalfox Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Teaching is the act of constantly being reminded how old you are.I made a “Princess Bride” reference in class today and not one single student got it. When I said it was from “The Princess Bride”, one kid responded that he didn’t really watch old movies. Same thing happened with “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” the other day.Come on kids, these movies are still cool.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to post
Dilnad Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Woke up this morning now age 50. Nuff said 3 Quote Hey. I've got a blog!! ----> The Dilnad Can! This is how I did it. This is how you too can do it! ----> http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2015/09/28/learn-how-an-office-worker-lost-100-lbs-saved-his-own-life-and-became-a-superhero/ Link to post
shy Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 There have been lots of warning signs honestly. Just recently I clicked some stupid clickbait article about celebrities and thought, "I have no idea who these children are." In fact yesterday I was walking to pick up my daughter from school and I looked down. I see sensible memory foam shoes, light denim jeans, a khaki jacket, an umbrella (just in case), a sudoku book, and reading glasses. I'm not just old. I'm clearly an geriatric trapped inside a middle aged body. 5 Quote Start Weight: 226.5 | Goal Weight: 180 | Current Weight: 220 Shy Takes A Second Walk To Mordor And Back Again 2018 Note to self.. check out Darebee!! Other cool stuff to check out, Zombies! Run! Link to post
shy Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Dilnad said: Woke up this morning now age 50. Nuff said 3 1 Quote Start Weight: 226.5 | Goal Weight: 180 | Current Weight: 220 Shy Takes A Second Walk To Mordor And Back Again 2018 Note to self.. check out Darebee!! Other cool stuff to check out, Zombies! Run! Link to post
Maigs Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I was at a hockey game a couple of years ago and a young woman in front of me was holding an infant. My first reaction was "She's way too young to have a kid!" My second reaction was "Dammit! I'm old!". Then I figured out it was one of those high school home ec babies and felt mildly better about myself 2 1 Quote Current Challenge: Maigs Starts Over Link to post
PinkNinja Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Every summer I hire and train teenagers to be lifeguards where I work. They make sure I know I'm old. My favorite comment " No way! You're not really THAT old are you?" (I was 31 at the time) I used to substitute teach. I've met former students' children. 2 Quote Looking to get lighter, stronger, & faster Current Challenge Previous Challenge, Dec. Challenge My Epic Quest & NF Character Journey of the PinkNinja < battle log Link to post
kittykitty93 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 12/31/2017 at 6:30 PM, Hypotheticalfox said: A few years ago I was teaching 9th grade English and therefore teaching Romeo and Juliet. I would show clips from the “new” version (with YOUNG Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes). I had to stop calling it the “new version” when the kids pointed out that it was older than they were... ugh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My personal favorite version just because it seems so absurd. 90's culture meet the King's English. Bwahaha! 2 Quote Live this life and enjoy it. Link to post
OptimusPrime69 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Saying "when I was your age" or "kids this generation" Problem is, I'm not that old (26) and I'm in the same generation as the kids I'm critiquing! 2 Quote Link to post
Zaethe Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I dyed my hair a couple of days ago. A normal colour. To cover the grey hair. 3 1 Quote Fight your foes in the field, nor be burnt in your house. Link to post
MissMeggie Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I teach part-time at a college near me. Most of the students are straight out of high school. I reference bands, TV shows, cartoons, and movies in my assignments. Sometimes they get the references and smile or laugh. Other times, crickets. I also realized that my wallet is about the same age as most of the kidlets I teach. 2 Quote Link to post
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