Pb76 3,951 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 So with hatch hitting 40 I'm reminded that I'm rapidly heading towards that dreaded milestone. But why should it be dreaded? There must be something good about getting older......... If you could list the great things about getting older here that'd be super (there'd better be some). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,197 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Senior card 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaD_GooN 1,312 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can pretend to forget stuff and get away with it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeGreenLegend 4,176 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You're closer to the sweet release of death. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorjc 229 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You react to situations with logic instead of emotion 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel 5,180 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You get to piss yourself and get away with it instead of going to a toilet. Erm.. Let me think what else... Sorry that's all I've got. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggy 2,811 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can go play bingo all day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G37 3,444 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Talk to kids like this 5 Quote "If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder." - The Place Between The Pines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyon14 2,312 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can walk down to the shops in your slippers and not give a toss.... and nobody blinks and eye at you 2 Quote Crew Policies and Vetting Procedure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Now I can have an excuse for having white hair (been that way for 20 years already). When you get older you can then be the dirty old man who says questionable stuff to women instead of being a young perv... 8 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraignbow 719 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Looking forward to be able to say something offensive and get away with it, because I'm old. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zztop911 1,609 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 More money in the bank. 2 Quote I only grow in living soil! Because Fat Buds Matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggy 2,811 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Now I can have an excuse for having white hair (been that way for 20 years already). When you get older you can then be the dirty old man who says questionable stuff to women instead of being a young perv... You're still a perv. A perv is a perv. It just turns into the creepy old man saying questionable things to women. Looking forward to be able to say something offensive and get away with it, because I'm old. You can do that now. This thread reminds me of this movie scene... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena 112 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Retirement! Senior discounts (buy you still have a long way off for that). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-MLB 2,583 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can honestly tell people that you remember when music used to be good and didn't all sound the same. If you don't feel like doing something, you can blame it on either being forgetful or too tired instead of being lazy. You're able to remember a world without social media. This one is good enough for me. I grew up around old people, so I've always felt old at heart. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggy 2,811 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You can honestly tell people that you remember when music used to be good and didn't all sound the same. If you don't feel like doing something, you can blame it on either being forgetful or too tired instead of being lazy. You're able to remember a world without social media. This one is good enough for me. I grew up around old people, so I've always felt old at heart. You also don't have to worry about what a hash tag is or how to use Instagram. Your post seriously makes you sound like you're 50. Just sayin.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-MLB 2,583 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You also don't have to worry about what a hash tag is or how to use Instagram. Your post seriously makes you sound like you're 50. Just sayin.... Indeed, but apparently I don't look a day over 46. I seriously would not want to be younger than I am though. I mean, we got to experience buying records, playing outside (in addition to primitive video games), being able to skip school without the interference of 21st century technology, we know how to write in cursive, use a rotary phone, and we have clear memories of not being able to be reached 24/7 through a phone. I miss the 20th century, and I don't exactly envy kids of today. The only thing bad about getting older are the aches and pains of the body you once thought was invincible. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_snacks 3,345 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I've already run out of likes for today, but this will be the 1st post ^^ to receive one when they refresh. Couldn't have said it better myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnYoung 548 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 As someone who will be turning 50 this July, I can honestly say that the benefits of getting older far outweigh the alternative. Some of the other benefits? Experience: you no longer put your hand on a hot stove... well, mostly. Time: with your experience, you waste less time and therefor have more to waste on other things. Wisdom: you have guessed wrong so many times that the odds of guessing right are dramatically increased. New Doctors: your previous doctors have retired so you get to break in some snotty kid fresh from medical school. Looks: the pressure is off because you no longer have to look good, just good for your age. Weather prediction: your body aches will get increasingly better at telling when it will rain. The best advice I can give you is to wear your age like a badge of honor... you made it man! ErnOld 8 Quote All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing - General Dwight Eisenhower Allied Supreme Commander WWII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpion 2,499 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Im only young myself but agree with a lot of this. Mostly, id say the memories and having experienced a life that didnt depend on technology to survive. Although, memories and experiences in general would be the best part of growing old. As an aged care working, i have to disagree strongly about forgetfulness being a good thing. The life of someone with dimentia is quite sad to see. Imagine forgetting your family, your children, how to do basic functions like eat, walk, go to the toilet. Its definitely not something to look forward to. I agree with everything else. Growing older is something to be proud of and look forward to the experiences to come. 2 Quote THE SKORPION PITMy Created Content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudisanga 380 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I just crossed that bridge, the 40. The idea of getting old is good but not with most of the perks that comes with it. My parents are goiing to 80 this year if i could get at that age like them without any major health problem i would be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Rose said she has alot to add to this thread, but can't remember what it was... 4 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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