10 moments when you know you got older.

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1. You played Pac-Man...in your neighborhood's arcade.
2. You thought Lady Gaga was a member of the British monarchy.
3. You downloaded songs using Napster.
4. Your chidren ask you what Napster is .
5. You didn't know The Simpsons have been on TV for over 20 years.
6. You used miRC.
7. You watched The Johnny Carson Show.
8. You use Viagra...and not because you're just curious.
9. You had a Walkman.
10. (your turn)
  • It was the day a local radio station celebrated the 20th anniversary of the release of "Who's Next" - While getting coffee, "Baba O'Riley" was playing on the radio in the background, and to make conversation with the pretty Barista, I mentioned it - and she said, "I don't know who what Who is...I'm only nineteen..."
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK

      10.
      You actually hear yourself say "They call that music?"

      Terra
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      • Profile picture of the author pavlokeyross
        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post


        10.
        You actually hear yourself say "They call that music?"

        Terra
        OMG.It happens to me a lot.
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        • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
          I'm not sure about you, but I grew up listening to what they call "classic rock" now and to hear the crap they blast out on the radio these days will certainly make you say that over and over again.

          I'm not saying all of today's music is bad, I have quite a few favorite artists, but most certainly don't have the talent they did back in the day.

          Terra
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          • Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

            I'm not sure about you, but I grew up listening to what they call "classic rock" now and to hear the crap they blast out on the radio these days will certainly make you say that over and over again.

            I'm not saying all of today's music is bad, I have quite a few favorite artists, but most certainly don't have the talent they did back in the day.

            Terra
            Or when 80's and 90's music is referred to as "Classic Rock"...

            Or better yet - "Classic Rap" :rolleyes:
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            • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
              Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate View Post

              No - It' when 80's and 90' music is referred to as "Classic Rock"...:rolleyes:
              No, those are just "oldies".

              Seriously, not too long ago I heard 80's music on the "oldies" station.

              Terra
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          • Profile picture of the author Joe Mobley
            You've owned an 8-track tape player.

            or...

            You've owned a cassette player.

            and pretty soon...

            You've owned a CD or DVD player.

            It's very possible that someone who is born this year will never see a CD or DVD in their lives.

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            • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
              Originally Posted by Joe Mobley View Post

              You've owned an 8-track tape player.

              or...

              You've owned a cassette player.

              and pretty soon...

              You've owned a CD or DVD player.

              It's very possible that someone who is born this year will never see a CD or DVD in their lives.

              Joe Mobley
              I have had quite a few artists on LP, 8-track, cassette, CD and now, Itunes. The only thing I never owned was a reel to reel player.

              Remember on 8-track how in many cases the actual songs were split so the track could change? It would fade out mid-song, then fade back in... lol
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            • Originally Posted by Joe Mobley View Post

              You've owned an 8-track tape player.

              or...

              You've owned a cassette player.

              and pretty soon...

              You've owned a CD or DVD player.

              It's very possible that someone who is born this year will never see a CD or DVD in their lives.

              Joe Mobley
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        10. You actually hear yourself say "They call that music?"

        Terra
        I've done that. But the one I said that made me feel old?

        "Don't MAKE me pull this car over!!!"

        :p
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        • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
          Originally Posted by MikeAmbrosio View Post

          I've done that. But the one I said that made me feel old?

          "Don't MAKE me pull this car over!!!"

          :p

          I've never said that but it's probably because I vowed I never would because my dad said it all of the time, lol!

          I just turned up the stereo as loud as I could without blowing the speakers, switched the speaker settings to rear only, then switched it to an opera station.

          Terra
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    The exact moment I got old? The time I was more excited by buying a powerwasher than I ever was buying stereo equipment.
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    Raising a child is akin to knowing you're getting fired in 18 years and having to train your replacement without actively sabotaging them.

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  • Profile picture of the author pavlokeyross
    Yeah...I agree. I still listen to good music. I mean...I like musicians not DJs. For example I like Eve to Adam...sounds powerful. My daughters like more gothic rock or something like that. LOL.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Something I wrote for an old website of mine...

    10 Ways You Know You're Getting Older

    10. You clean your teeth in the dishwasher.
    9. Those issues of Reader's Digest just can't come fast enough.
    8. You forget to take your hearing aid out before applying Q-tip.
    7. The only time you kick up your heels is when you fall down.
    6. Your children have started saying, "That looks like a nice place." ...when driving past nursing homes.
    5. You answer to Bill, or Joe, or Mary...anyone's name but your own.
    4. You just can't understand all the high-tech newfangled gadgets ... like flush toilets.
    3. You're driving but can't remember where you're going ... but it doesn't matter because you're in no hurry.
    2. You keep a spare house key safely tucked away in a wrinkle.
    1. A nice, tall glass of prune juice sounds exciting!

    Bonus: You know you're getting older when your idea of a hot date is putting a few Fig Newtons in the microwave.
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    • Profile picture of the author Geordie John
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      6. Your children have started saying, "That looks like a nice place." ...when driving past nursing homes.
      My wife gets offended when i make remarks like that too, now that's she is over 40
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Greg Giraldo (RIP) said the moment he knew he was no longer young was the day he went to move his bowels and his danglies skimmed the water.

    (Of course, he said it much more eloquently...)
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    Raising a child is akin to knowing you're getting fired in 18 years and having to train your replacement without actively sabotaging them.

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  • Profile picture of the author rockong
    You realized that Independence Day starring Will Smith was released in the 90s
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    When you look in the mirror, and wonder who that is....
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    .10 You get a gazillion emails "if you remember this, pass it along". At least we can pass it along to those we know that will remember it. The only advantage here is, we aren't announcing it to the world, just how old we really are.

    Then there's....

    .11 FaceBook, same thing...only they ask you to "like it" or "share it". I don't fall for that one anymore......is that dementia setting in?!
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  • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
    I guess when teens fearfully shut up as I passed by them -- as if I was some kind of authority -- first made me suspect that time was affecting my countenance. Or maybe it was the snarling wild hog I was leading on a leash, I don't know.
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  • Profile picture of the author KathiJ
    What did I come in here for???
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by KathiJ View Post

      What did I come in here for???
      This could either be an addition to the thread or a condemnation of it.
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      Raising a child is akin to knowing you're getting fired in 18 years and having to train your replacement without actively sabotaging them.

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      • Profile picture of the author KathiJ
        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

        This could either be an addition to the thread or a condemnation of it.

        An addition!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author tilenkor
    6. You used miRC.
    Totally YES
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    6. You used miRC.
    Totally YES
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  • Profile picture of the author dallas playboy
    THE FIRST TIME A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN CALLS YOU SIR!

    WHEN IT RAINS YOUR KNEES HURT LIKE HELL.

    WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW ANY OF THE PEOPLE WHO JUST WON AN OSCAR.

    WHEN YOU SPEND MORE THAN $100 ON MEDICATIONS EACH MONTH.

    WHEN YOU CAN'T TELL THE MAKE OF ANY NEW CARS, AND THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME.

    WHEN YOU START WALKING FOR EXERCISE.

    WHEN FOUR OREO COOKIES AND A GLASS OF MILK IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR DAY.
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  • Profile picture of the author speedbird
    Another reminder that you are getting old is when you feel awful instead of jubilant when your birthday approaches.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    1. When age jokes start to piss me off.
    2. Loud music literally hurts.

    What really irks me is when movie classics have these wrinkly, gray and bloated looking people - and they are supposed to be '40'. Or they talk about middle age as '30' - or senior citizens as '50' -

    ... and at the same time it is amazing how young 'older' people look nowadays - Don't know why since everything else is going downhill.

    If we just 'knew then what we know now' we would start taking care of ourselves in our 30's instead of our 50's or 60's - then we would really be ahead of the game.

    I am still in better shape than I was 10 years ago, by far. (part of that is because I quit working at a job - job = where everybody stuffs you with bagels, donuts, birthday cakes, 'let's do lunch', and 'Thank God It's Friday cocktail' invites.

    "Age is only important if you are cheese".


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  • Profile picture of the author Charlotte Jay
    When "retro" night is 80's themed.

    When kids that you babysat get married/graduate college/have kids of their own
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  • Profile picture of the author jacktackett
    10. When I heard 'Stairway to Heaven' on the grocery store's Muzac
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