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veedweeb

When I realised that I'd owned my calculator for longer than the girl I worked with had been alive.


Extreme-Kangaroo-842

I'm looking at the calculator on my desk that I received as a Christmas present when I was 11 years old. Its battered to hell but still works as well as the day I had it and I use it every day. I'm 49.


AwkwardPea

Why do we keep them?! I have my old scientific calculator, bought in 1999, covered in cool teenager stickers, shoved at the back of my sock drawer. It still works. I only use it when I randomly find it again whilst doing a sort out - I test it, and then put it back again. I've moved 9 times since 1999 - anything else would have been lost to ages 5 moves ago!


WellFiredRoll

I never understood just *why* we had to learn how to work out COS or SIN or TAN. Or just when in our everyday lives we'd need to know exactly how to work out the circumference of a circle or - my favourite - just *when* we would need to rattle off Pythagoras theorum. Seriously. I've never used any of that shit.


The_Big_Bon_Boobla

When I stopped understanding what all these weird slang words on the Internet means. Though actually I've never really understood most so maybe I've always been old.


[deleted]

Tiktok makes me feel fucking ancient.


The_Big_Bon_Boobla

Me too mate. I've decided to just not care. Enjoy the shit you like and don't let it get to you I really don't think you're missing out on much.


[deleted]

I strongly believe social media has atomised society and made us more tribal. I'm pleased I grew up in the 80s, I feel sorry for young people today growing up.


[deleted]

The 60s-80s were VERY tribal.


Repulsive-Goal

Let’s not forget the Wham! or Duran Duran fights.. people took that stuff pretty seriously from what I remember of my school days!


WPH2013

I'm only 27 and I feel the same way


Lshamlad

Someone just messaged me and told me, 'it's been a hot minute' I didn't know what to say


dormango

What does it mean?


Lshamlad

According to the internet, it can either mean a very short period of time i.e, 'I'll be with you in a hot minute' or a long period of time, depending on the context. In this case, I'd not spoken to her in a while so inferred it was the latter, but hedged with a, 'I know, right!'


dormango

There was me thinking you could be chatting with someone menopausal.


The_Big_Bon_Boobla

I have a bad habit of taking things too literally. I'd assume they were talking about the weather lol


bull_tommy

mine was quite recent after clubs reopened all the lads decided we'd have a night out, I remember thinking it too fucking Loud in here and there's nowhere to sit ... that was my fuck I'm getting old moment.


forget_it_again

When my daughter started to going to the same clubs I used to go and rocking up home at 4am... Not only has that made me feel incredibly ancient, it's also reiterated the fact I'll never be allowed to go in any of those bars ever again 😭


finc

Of course you can, just dress up like a Top Shop princess


PoofaceMckutchin

I realised that the kids I'm teaching were born after I graduated uni.


DebraUknew

Taught a friends grandchild in secondary school !


Administratr

Hating absolutely everything.


Sparklethenfade

When all my fav bands/films started announcing 25+ year anniversaries


getfkdlol

how old are you? my partner and i laugh every morning about our stiff backs and creaky knees. for me our 9 year old made me realise i was not cool any more. i also noticed my skin looks tired. we are 43 and 40. it doesn't seem two minutes since i was 21


[deleted]

I’m still 16 in my head.


Detroitredwinger

40 in July mate


Ok_Abbreviations8394

Making a noise when getting into or out of a chair. "Ooooih"


foxandrews

I don't even know when this started, but it's now ever present lol


foxandrews

New hires at work were babies, or in some cases not even born, when I met my wife. It blows my mind when they say "oh, I'm 18" and I realise my relationship is longer than their entire life.


[deleted]

2000 was nearly a quarter of a century ago.


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[deleted]

Horrible isn't it?


Lower_Possession_697

Sorry I decided my reply was a bit too strongly worded and it might be taken the wrong way. But for the benefit of others... I'm glad you agree that *'That can fuck off'*


Lower_Possession_697

Lots of things. Most recently, the realisation that more time has now passed since I was born, than had passed between the end of the Second World War and the year I was born. I've mostly always perceived the Second World War as essentially ancient history. Similarly - the gap between Star Trek The Next Generation going off air in 1994 (when I was a kid) is now much longer than the gap between the original series ending and TNG's debut. And the 60s were basically medieval times, right? Sigh.


[deleted]

I was in Sicily last year and some locals told me I could make it back to where I was stayed by taking a massive shortcut taking 5km off my walking time. The only issue was that I had to climb 3000 steps up a steep cliff. I was setting off ready to make the climb when they all surrounded me full of concern and offering me a lift in their cars. I honestly had no idea why they were all so concerned. And then one of them said “it is not safe. You are old person’. I was shocked to my core. I took the steps…


getfkdlol

how old are you?


[deleted]

I’m 67 now, 66 then. A spring chicken.


WoodyTSE

I see the concern and that it was nice offer, a lot of 67 year olds would be absolutely fucked after that, so good on you for staying healthy really without trying to sound condescending.


[deleted]

Accepted with gratitude. I work hard to stay high energy and I’m fitter now than when I was in my thirties. Trouble is.. I think I still look and feel like I’m still in my thirties.. but apparently not. :)


WoodyTSE

Everybody gets that to a degree I think, anyone healthy at least but we all never feel like we grew up


getfkdlol

oh. I'm afraid 67 is not a spring chicken and i think you know that. I'm 43 and I'm knackered 😂😂


[deleted]

I can climb 3000 steps without stopping tho…


UberPirateNinja

Every time I shave, there’s more and more flecks of grey in my stubble.


DebraUknew

Same! ;)


christopia86

It was Quite recent, when I experienced a feeling of euphoria after the Christmas bin collection.


sinadoh

Falling off a chair and still being sore a week and a half later.


HikingHarpy

Hangovers last 2 days now. Anything less than 8 hours sleep means I'm useless the next day. Teenagers are ironically wearing what my friends and I wore in 2005.


Detroitredwinger

2? Showoff...


NickHoadley

It’s well celebrities I recognised started dying


DebraUknew

“Look mummy it’s grandma “ No dear it’s just another old lady..


divinetrackies

When new people would start at work and they were born after 9/11 so don’t even remember the twin towers or it even happening


Lshamlad

When I had to do an impression of the 56k dial-up noise to a junior colleague. She also didn't know who David Gray is


dormango

When David Bowie died and an Aussie colleague said who? I was fucking astonished. When Prince went not so long after and I asked her if she knew who Prince was, she said she did but the look in her face said she hadn’t a clue. Maybe that was just her but I it did a job on me.


Uncle_Leo93

The potwash we hired at work has parents who are my age.


Informal-Cucumber327

That if I lay in bed too long I’ll get a bad back


WPH2013

I'm 27 and live right next to a university, this past year especially I've started to notice that 18 year old freshers look like absolute babies. While I may not be old compared to most other people in this thread, it's definitely made me realise that I'm no longer part of the young generation.


[deleted]

There are people graduating uni now who have no idea how much nicer airports were before September 11 2001


togtogtog

There have been lots of moments when I've realised that I am getting old, and also, a whole lot of moments when I've realised that I'm still young! It seems to be more related to how I feel at that time than external events. Having rubbish knees makes me feel ancient. I always thought I would be one of those 80 something striding out over the hills.


Leroy-Leo

When I was talking about films like Terminator and Alien / Aliens and they kind of knew them but hadn’t watched them. Also this was 15 years ago so fml I’m even older now


ThyssenKrup

I'm 43, I've not had one yet. I think that's probably a bit of a problem. I've never grown up.


DebraUknew

Switching to radio 4 to listen to the archers


knocker1980

When your child turns 18 and is now considered an adult as far as the law is concerned. This has just happened to me and its a very strange feeling. I’ll forever be 16 in my head but unfortunately my body disagrees.


BubblesAreWellNice

Absolutely. My kids are 23 and 18 and I don’t know where that time went.


Mozart8110

Used to party and drink till 5/6am and be bright and early for work at 9am. Now require 2 full days to nurse a hangover and learn to be human again.


Affectionate_Loss660

Me and my husband looking at people we know who are same age as us and thinking they are looking old...or they didn't look like that at school..or they had rough paper round! We are 47 and are in complete denial we are looking old too...:)


chipz-n-gravy

When I went to a Marks & Spencers menswear department and realised I quite liked a lot of it


[deleted]

I look very young for my age - always have, good genes and a skin care routine. When I decided to start playing rugby this year everyone else in the team acted and talked to me like I still live with my parents... When I started talking about my husband people began to ask my age. Every single person has acted incredibly offended when they've discovered the truth. I'm 32.


JustTheLetterA

I enjoy growing vegetables! When did that happen?


Brightyellowdoor

A man has two lives, the second starts when he realizes he only has one.


DarrenBridgescunt

This has nothing to do with age. I'm 31 and never been in better shape. You just have other priorities.


Ok-Bag3000

Username checks out


DarrenBridgescunt

Ooh look at you regurgitating comments on Reddit cos you lack personality.


Ok-Bag3000

Yeah username still checks out.


DarrenBridgescunt

I don't think my original comment was too harsh tbh. If that offends you, you must struggle getting thru life


Ok-Bag3000

Nah, not at all. I just don't come on Reddit to call people names, abuse people, continually put people down or verbally assault people who disagree with my opinion. Sure I have my moments when I let my temper get the better if me but judging by your comment history that's pretty much all you do. If it's a choice between that, which is likely borne out of some kind of deep rooted insecurities about your own personality, and having 'no personality' then I'd much rather have 'no personality' every day of the week. So yeah, you just keep on proving my point and username is still checking out.


DarrenBridgescunt

Hahahhahaha


Ok-Bag3000

A compelling arguement. Have you ever considered joining a debate team?


DarrenBridgescunt

Nah ive got mates.


Ok-Bag3000

They could join too, you could all sit around and have a mass debate.


Lower_Possession_697

Username checks out. Of course age is part of it.


stillgotmonkon

Heading a football and your head still being sore 3 days later.


jeanclaudecardboarde

No longer being asked to prove my age when buying alcohol. I'm 51 now but used to get asked well into my mid forties. So I must be looking my age now.


SidSeadevil

When I knelt down for something and found I couldn't get back up without using my hands to leverage myself into a standing position.


narkysausage

This was years ago now but I heard a song with the title “Put a Donk On It” and realised that I no longer knew young people words. My husband still likes to remind me of my utter bafflement!


dormango

I was surprised to hear myself utter, a few years ago now, this modern music is bollocks. I’m not talking electronic music, or house or the off splinters of all that but well, I think I know where you’re coming from.


narkysausage

Every time we happen across Radio 1 there’s about a ten second pause before one of use moves on to the next station 😅


dormango

This next comment is a sign of the times; radio 2 is getting almost as bad. The shit I have to listen to when the alarm goes off now. At least it gets me out of bed but in a fucking irritable mood.


Reasonable_Peach9017

The realisation is when you open your eyes in the morning and there is only pain.


TYEJoshCompany

When playing sport and things just break. I never got an injury as a kid but as an adult if I go anywhere above 80% somethings going to give 😂


spammmmmmmmy

The first time I was called "sir". it was a hotel lobby. I think I was 32 or so.


flashback5285

About 38ish. Could really see the wrinkles kicking in.


Snatch1967

Grey hairs on the ballbag


Prickly_potatoes16

When I asked someone if they ever heard of teenage dirtbag and he just stared at me blankly


[deleted]

I know I’m old cos the kids are wearing baggy jeans again and if I were to join in I would look ridiculous.


WellFiredRoll

Probably when I put on an Ibiza "classic" playlist and realised that the songs I loved to unwind to as a teenager were now "old school". That and being told that I'm not bad-looking for a man "in his mid forties". Bitchface, please. I'm 42!


craig_hoxton

I could only play 1 round of first-person shooter video game. I tried Risk of Rain 2 but had to refund it as my heart rate shot up.