Things that make you feel old

Easy Mac · 07-20-2011, 09:10 PM

I was listening to music when Killing Me Softly came on. I remember listening to that song religiously on our 8th grade trip to DC. That song is now 15 years old. Then Color Me Bad came on. I Wanna Sex You Up is 20 years old.

Having a kid didn't make me feel old, but realizing that a song I grew up with is 20 years old makes me feel old. Basically, the distance between Killing Me Softly and now is the same as the distance between Sgr. Peppers and my birth, which seems like an entirely different epoch.

It's only going to get worse, isn't it.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-20-2011, 09:12 PM

What makes me feel old is that you mentioned the song "Killing Me Softly" and I thought only of the one that is most certainly NOT only 15 years old.

Ironhead · 07-20-2011, 09:15 PM

Realizing that someone born in 1995 is actually old enough to work.

CrimsonFox · 07-20-2011, 09:19 PM

I hate you, easy mac. Killing me softly - Roberta Flack is what went through my head.

Granted I only heard that in repeats on the radio. That's it.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-20-2011, 09:20 PM

I remember when I was a kid, I'd buy some kind of baseball magazine that The Sporting News would put out during spring training. It listed all the spring training rosters and had previews and all kinds of stuff. I used it to get rosters so I could enter them into MicroLeague Baseball. Anyway, back then, I remember thinking "Wow, some of these guys were born in the '70s and they're already in the majors." Most of the players at the time were born in the late '50s and '60s. Ugh. Now I REALLY feel old.

ColtCrazy · 07-20-2011, 09:21 PM

Realizing this school year will be the first that all my students are born in 2000 or later. No more students from the 1900s. That made me feel old.

Lathum · 07-20-2011, 09:22 PM

Shorty

jeff061 · 07-20-2011, 09:24 PM

I was feeling fine until I noticed I'm older than Mac.

Mustang · 07-20-2011, 09:39 PM

Realizing that the car that my daughter will probably learn to drive in is going probably be a car made in 2020.

RainMaker · 07-20-2011, 09:42 PM

For me it's sports. When I see a 28-29 year old player and think "well he's getting old, only a couple years left". Then realize I'm 31.

Swaggs · 07-20-2011, 09:50 PM

There are only a handful (if that) of guys on my favorite sports teams that are older than me and that kind of hits it home for me.

Sun Tzu · 07-20-2011, 10:50 PM

I've always had a dream of somehow making it into professional baseball. I'd think, if I could just get a hot streak in semi-pro, maybe someone would notice me. Even if I putted around in the minors for a couple years and then hung up my cleats, I'd be happy.

This year I turned 29, and it occurred to me that even if I hit .500 in semi-pro and ran the basepaths like Rickey, I'd still be considered too old to sign to a developmental contract. That made me feel old...very old.

johnnyshaka · 07-20-2011, 10:53 PM

The kink in my neck that I get if I lay on the couch for too long. Fuck.

GrantDawg · 07-20-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

There are only a handful (if that) of guys on my favorite sports teams that are older than me and that kind of hits it home for me.

Realizing no one on my favorite sports teams are older than me. Heck, hearing Chipper referred to as an "aging vet" when I still have a hard time thinking of him as anything but a kid.

But the number one thing? My 15 year old daughter.

tucking fypo · 07-20-2011, 11:29 PM

That Baby Spice is 35 years old now.

And that my students are studying US history from the 80's and 90's and I'm the one teaching them (I'm 37).

Groundhog · 07-20-2011, 11:30 PM

I was at a party a few weeks ago talking to a girl who was dressed like an 80s rocker, and she said to me "It's sorta strange how much I love 80s rock, considering I was born in the 90s". Straight away I felt like an old, old man.

Groundhog · 07-20-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

For me it's sports. When I see a 28-29 year old player and think "well he's getting old, only a couple years left". Then realize I'm 31.

Yeah, this too.

EagleFan · 07-20-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

What makes me feel old is that you mentioned the song "Killing Me Softly" and I thought only of the one that is most certainly NOT only 15 years old.

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

I hate you, easy mac. Killing me softly - Roberta Flack is what went through my head.

Granted I only heard that in repeats on the radio. That's it.

+1

k0ruptr · 07-20-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

I've always had a dream of somehow making it into professional baseball. I'd think, if I could just get a hot streak in semi-pro, maybe someone would notice me. Even if I putted around in the minors for a couple years and then hung up my cleats, I'd be happy.

This year I turned 29, and it occurred to me that even if I hit .500 in semi-pro and ran the basepaths like Rickey, I'd still be considered too old to sign to a developmental contract. That made me feel old...very old.

27 yet I feel pretty much the same way.

EagleFan · 07-20-2011, 11:50 PM

A few things:

My youngest neice turning 24... she was born on the day I graduated from high school.

Seeing a sports star that is older than me as a rarity. Going from idolizing the men that played when I was a kid, to seeing players my age to now seeing those kids that play.

Listening to the crap that passes as music.

Having a doctor that is only two years older than me, plus she is hot. Though 10 years ago when I first went to her she was even hotter.

Shkspr · 07-21-2011, 12:36 AM

Smells Like Teen Spirit is as old now as Stairway to Heaven was when Smells Like Teen Spirit came out.

Stairway to Heaven is as old now as Minnie the Moocher was when Stairway to Heaven came out.

And for Bucc, Minnie the Moocher is as old now as Camptown Races was when Minnie the Moocher came out.

bignej · 07-21-2011, 05:32 AM

I took my kids to see the Easter bunny wearing 2 different shoes.....and it didn't bother me. Also, I sat in the waiting room at the hospital recently with a giant hole in my khaki colored shorts. Luckily, I was wearing black underwear so it wasn't so obvious.

Suburban Rhythm · 07-21-2011, 05:59 AM

We had a kid interning with us, now staying on part time.

He turns 21 next week and wants me (35) to go out with him and his friends.

I keep getting this image of them asking him why he brought his dad.

Ksyrup · 07-21-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

What makes me feel old is that you mentioned the song "Killing Me Softly" and I thought only of the one that is most certainly NOT only 15 years old.

I didn't know there was another one.

I'm beyond the point of feeling old. I've always felt older than I am, so now my age is just catching up to my mental state.

Noop · 07-21-2011, 06:56 AM

Babies.

Draft Dodger · 07-21-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I was listening to music when Killing Me Softly came on. I remember listening to that song religiously on our 8th grade trip to DC. That song is now 15 years old.

oddly enough, that song reminds me of DC as well. I wasn't in 8th grade, though.

korme · 07-21-2011, 07:06 AM

realizing i can legally hook up with people born in 1993... weird

3ric · 07-21-2011, 07:28 AM

When one of my favorite players retired almost two years ago at an age of 38, and I realized he actually was 10 months younger than me.

Passacaglia · 07-21-2011, 08:14 AM

This forum is over 10 years old.

albionmoonlight · 07-21-2011, 08:14 AM

DaddyTorgo · 07-21-2011, 08:23 AM

I don't feel that old honestly, which is nice. I went the other day to look at the new puppy my family is getting, and when we were chatting and I mentioned my age (it came up) I mentioned that I was 31 and the breeder said "Oh - I was thinking you were in your early 20s."

So that made me feel real young I guess. Although I suppose it could be taken both ways...

BYU 14 · 07-21-2011, 08:32 AM

Hearing Grandpa in connection with my name...

Kodos · 07-21-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Heh. I worked at the Dayton Mall Cinemas the summer that T2 came out. Long time ago.

"Would you like butter-flavored topping on your popcorn, sir?"

I'm 41, but have always looked and felt younger than I am. I attribute it to my general immaturity, and the fact that I generally stay out of the sun. Less toll on your skin over the years.

I. J. Reilly · 07-21-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Shkspr

Smells Like Teen Spirit is as old now as Stairway to Heaven was when Smells Like Teen Spirit came out.

You just blew my mind.

Ksyrup · 07-21-2011, 09:18 AM

Hell, ...And Justice For All will be 25 years old in a couple of years. I'm still holding out hope for an anniversary edition/remastering where they find Jason Newsted's long-lost bass tracks and add them to the mix.

Buccaneer · 07-21-2011, 09:54 AM

When one is older than every single professional sports player. Growing up, I too marveled at active players that were born in the 30s and 40s.

AnalBumCover · 07-21-2011, 10:00 AM

When someone of legal drinking age didn't know that The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith was a remake.

Alan T · 07-21-2011, 10:01 AM

My body the day after a softball game makes me feel old!

Maple Leafs · 07-21-2011, 10:11 AM

I can't believe it's been almost 30 years since the California Raisins wrote "Heard It Through The Grapevine".

korme · 07-21-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

When someone of legal drinking age didn't know that The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith was a remake.

unacceptable if this person is a male

Sun Tzu · 07-21-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

When someone of legal drinking age didn't know that The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith was a remake.

Or when someone of legal drinking age doesn't realize that the background for "Pump It" by Black Eyed Peas (or, almost any of their other songs) is completely lifted in it's entirety from other songs several decades prior.

AnalBumCover · 07-21-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by korme

unacceptable if this person is a male

This person is a male.

Chief Rum · 07-21-2011, 10:40 AM

It's funny, because I work a serving job as my second source of income, so I work with a lot of college age kids, and count some of them among my better friends. So I am constantly reminded when I bring up something that ages me--I can see the glaze starting to film over their eyes when I mention a song from the 80s, lol.

That said, I still feel young and in touch, despite being 38 (which could also mean I am delusional and just prepping myself for senility).

Coffee Warlord · 07-21-2011, 10:47 AM

We got to talking about the movie thing at work, and came to the conclusion 1989 was one of the best movie release years...ever.

MikeVic · 07-21-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

We got to talking about the movie thing at work, and came to the conclusion 1989 was one of the best movie release years...ever.

1994.

Sun Tzu · 07-21-2011, 10:53 AM

1989 in film - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

1994 in film - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

korme · 07-21-2011, 10:54 AM

You guys are making Coffee Warlord's point

bronconick · 07-21-2011, 10:56 AM

Going out early on St. Patrick's day with friends and realizing that *we* were the old people in the bar now.

Realizing that one of my cousins that followed me around the house all day at one of the last family X-mas' before my grandparents passed as a 2 year old toddler had her graduation party this year.

britrock88 · 07-21-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bronconick

Going out early on St. Patrick's day with friends and realizing that *we* were the old people in the bar now.

Given that it's late July, I'm not surprised you would be the oldest guys celebrating St. Patty's Day.

Passacaglia · 07-21-2011, 11:35 AM

A few weeks ago, I found out my brother-in-law's fiancee, who is 23ish, had never heard of Tears For Fears.

07-20-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	What makes me feel old is that you mentioned the song "Killing Me Softly" and I thought only of the one that is most certainly NOT only 15 years old. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-20-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I remember when I was a kid, I'd buy some kind of baseball magazine that The Sporting News would put out during spring training. It listed all the spring training rosters and had previews and all kinds of stuff. I used it to get rosters so I could enter them into MicroLeague Baseball. Anyway, back then, I remember thinking "Wow, some of these guys were born in the '70s and they're already in the majors." Most of the players at the time were born in the late '50s and '60s. Ugh. Now I REALLY feel old. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

07-20-2011, 09:21 PM	#6
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Realizing this school year will be the first that all my students are born in 2000 or later. No more students from the 1900s. That made me feel old. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

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jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I was feeling fine until I noticed I'm older than Mac. __________________

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Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barnegat, NJ	Realizing that someone born in 1995 is actually old enough to work.

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CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	I hate you, easy mac. Killing me softly - Roberta Flack is what went through my head. Granted I only heard that in repeats on the radio. That's it.

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RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	For me it's sports. When I see a 28-29 year old player and think "well he's getting old, only a couple years left". Then realize I'm 31.

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Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	There are only a handful (if that) of guys on my favorite sports teams that are older than me and that kind of hits it home for me. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

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Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I've always had a dream of somehow making it into professional baseball. I'd think, if I could just get a hot streak in semi-pro, maybe someone would notice me. Even if I putted around in the minors for a couple years and then hung up my cleats, I'd be happy. This year I turned 29, and it occurred to me that even if I hit .500 in semi-pro and ran the basepaths like Rickey, I'd still be considered too old to sign to a developmental contract. That made me feel old...very old. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon. Last edited by Sun Tzu : 07-20-2011 at 10:51 PM.

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johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	The kink in my neck that I get if I lay on the couch for too long. Fuck.

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tucking fypo H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pistol City	That Baby Spice is 35 years old now. And that my students are studying US history from the 80's and 90's and I'm the one teaching them (I'm 37).

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Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	Smells Like Teen Spirit is as old now as Stairway to Heaven was when Smells Like Teen Spirit came out. Stairway to Heaven is as old now as Minnie the Moocher was when Stairway to Heaven came out. And for Bucc, Minnie the Moocher is as old now as Camptown Races was when Minnie the Moocher came out.

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Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	We had a kid interning with us, now staying on part time. He turns 21 next week and wants me (35) to go out with him and his friends. I keep getting this image of them asking him why he brought his dad. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

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DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I don't feel that old honestly, which is nice. I went the other day to look at the new puppy my family is getting, and when we were chatting and I mentioned my age (it came up) I mentioned that I was 31 and the breeder said "Oh - I was thinking you were in your early 20s." So that made me feel real young I guess. Although I suppose it could be taken both ways... Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 07-21-2011 at 08:47 AM.

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Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Hell, ...And Justice For All will be 25 years old in a couple of years. I'm still holding out hope for an anniversary edition/remastering where they find Jason Newsted's long-lost bass tracks and add them to the mix. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	When one is older than every single professional sports player. Growing up, I too marveled at active players that were born in the 30s and 40s.

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Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	My body the day after a softball game makes me feel old! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

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Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	It's funny, because I work a serving job as my second source of income, so I work with a lot of college age kids, and count some of them among my better friends. So I am constantly reminded when I bring up something that ages me--I can see the glaze starting to film over their eyes when I mention a song from the 80s, lol. That said, I still feel young and in touch, despite being 38 (which could also mean I am delusional and just prepping myself for senility). __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

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Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	We got to talking about the movie thing at work, and came to the conclusion 1989 was one of the best movie release years...ever.

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Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	1989 in film - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1994 in film - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

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korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	You guys are making Coffee Warlord's point

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bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	Going out early on St. Patrick's day with friends and realizing that we were the old people in the bar now. Realizing that one of my cousins that followed me around the house all day at one of the last family X-mas' before my grandparents passed as a 2 year old toddler had her graduation party this year.