CarrieByTheSea 0 #1 July 27, 2010 I am "old"er. Today I went to Subway for a veggie sub and was the only one there. Over the intercom music plays and this tween comes out from the back singing along and banging his head to: Some of those who work forces are the same that burn crosses. He goes on for a good few seconds while I stare waiting for him, looks up and says, "Oh, sorry." I said, "It's OK; a little Rage doesn't hurt." And this boy-child looks up at me with eyes-all-a-glow, smiling ear-to-ear and replies he was not expecting my response. Then, he asks if I like System of a Down. I replied. He exclaims he cannot believe it; I look like I like something softer--like an angel. I tell him these are not new bands and he should not be so surprised; I was listening to these bands as a freshman in college--twelve years ago. The boy is a smitten-kitten. And I am not even remotely interested in humoring him. He looks like a child. And he is under the impression I am_not_30-years-old now. OK, the latter is awesome, but I have never felt so old in my life--other than after I had to say "30" out loud to the OBGYN nurse who asked my age the other day. This is SO weird. When I met my hunny, I was a Gator in college and RATM was in my CD player--10 years ago!!! I have not listened to it since, but...that was--like--yesterday. YESTERDAY! "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 July 27, 2010 When I was still in a car I had my Ipod playing through the good-times radio. My at work mix was varied, but on one day when I was giving a young punk a "free ride" Static-X was playing. He asked if I liked Static-X and I said yes. He was very surprised that some older guy who is "the man" liked the same music he liked.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 343 #3 July 28, 2010 ... I have never felt so old in my life--other than after I had to say "30" out loud to the OBGYN nurse who asked my age the other day. Talk to me when you're 40. And yeah, I remember Rage from college, too, so that makes it all the worse for me.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 July 28, 2010 Oh, another is that STP was on the CLASSIC F'N ROCK STATION! That was what I rocked out to in high school, classic rock? Its not *that* old!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 July 28, 2010 Quote ... I have never felt so old in my life--other than after I had to say "30" out loud to the OBGYN nurse who asked my age the other day. Talk to me when you're 40. And yeah, I remember Rage from college, too, so that makes it all the worse for me. You know you are old when the music you listened to that annoyed the shit out of society is now "CLASSIC ROCK" Sex pistols, XTC, The Clash The Ramones, The Talking heads "classic rock"You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #6 July 28, 2010 You know you are old when the music you listened to that annoyed the shit out of society is now "CLASSIC ROCK" Quote The music that "annoyed society" when I was growing up was The Beatles. What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 July 28, 2010 Quote You know you are old when the music you listened to that annoyed the shit out of society is now "CLASSIC ROCK" Quote The music that "annoyed society" when I was growing up was The Beatles. At least it wasn't Bennie Goodman or Count Basie! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #8 July 28, 2010 I find myself giving advice on diet and safe sex practices to teenagers in my office. Then, I feel old. I turn 30 in Nov. This is sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #9 July 28, 2010 QuoteI find myself giving advice on diet and safe sex practices to teenagers in my office. Then, I feel old. I turn 30 in Nov. This is sad. Shit. I give the safe sex speech (ok, rant) often... Im only 20!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #10 July 28, 2010 QuoteI am "old"er. Don't say things like that! Don't you know 30 is the new twenty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #11 July 28, 2010 Quote Quote I find myself giving advice on diet and safe sex practices to teenagers in my office. Then, I feel old. I turn 30 in Nov. This is sad. Shit. I give the safe sex speech (ok, rant) often... Im only 20!! Wait till I send this package out Not gonna have to worry about safe sex with this weight gain!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #12 July 28, 2010 Quote Wait till I send this package out Slacker! Quote Not gonna have to worry about safe sex with this weight gain! I can think of a couple people who wouldnt mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #13 July 28, 2010 Eagles - Boys of Summer Quote Out on the road today I saw a deadhead sticker On a cadillac A little voice inside my head said, dont Look back. you can never look back. Sounded funny until they started using Led Zeppelin in Cadillac commercials. Jimmy Page is now easy-listening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #14 July 28, 2010 Oh STFU... Twenty years ago, when I was 33, I was mobilized for Desert Shield/Storm. I came back, Went to Grad school, Took a shit one day And, when I came out of the restroom - was 50 Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 July 28, 2010 Quote I am "old"er. Today I went to Subway for a veggie sub and was the only one there. Over the intercom music plays and this tween comes out from the back singing along and banging his head to: Some of those who work forces are the same that burn crosses. He goes on for a good few seconds while I stare waiting for him, looks up and says, "Oh, sorry." I said, "It's OK; a little Rage doesn't hurt." And this boy-child looks up at me with eyes-all-a-glow, smiling ear-to-ear and replies he was not expecting my response. Then, he asks if I like System of a Down. I replied. He exclaims he cannot believe it; I look like I like something softer--like an angel. I tell him these are not new bands and he should not be so surprised; I was listening to these bands as a freshman in college--twelve years ago. The boy is a smitten-kitten. And I am not even remotely interested in humoring him. He looks like a child. And he is under the impression I am_not_30-years-old now. OK, the latter is awesome, but I have never felt so old in my life--other than after I had to say "30" out loud to the OBGYN nurse who asked my age the other day. This is SO weird. When I met my hunny, I was a Gator in college and RATM was in my CD player--10 years ago!!! I have not listened to it since, but...that was--like--yesterday. YESTERDAY! God.... you're OLDJust start celebrating the anniversary of your 29th birthday...... ya wont get any older Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #16 July 28, 2010 Quote Quote Wait till I send this package out Slacker! Pot callin the kettle black much? Quote Not gonna have to worry about safe sex with this weight gain! I can think of a couple people who wouldnt mind Nope, shes moved on and such..."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #17 July 28, 2010 We get a lot of good music in Seattle, but sometimes at the shows I look around and see a lot of the kids are wondering why someone's dad came to the NOFX show.But whatever. We're skydivers. We do what we want, not what others think we should do.Hey, Carriebytthesea, just 'cause you're a few years older doesn't mean you don't still have it. Right, guys? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #18 July 28, 2010 Quote Oh, another is that STP was on the CLASSIC F'N ROCK STATION! That was what I rocked out to in high school, classic rock? Its not *that* old! When I said I had not listened to Rage in a while, the boy-child asked what I listen to mostly. I said "classic rock" for that reason. I still love STP, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, Sublime, etc.--all apparently now "classic". "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #19 July 28, 2010 Quote Carriebytthesea, just 'cause you're a few years older doesn't mean you don't still have it. I have definitely "got it"; I am just overwhelmed at the discovery there is now an infant demographic interested in "it". "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #20 July 28, 2010 Quote I have definitely "got it"; I am just overwhelmed at the discovery there is now an infant demographic interested in "it". you don't look 30. but who knows, could be an old picture or maybe i have no sense of age anymore. i see kids and i see great-grandparents. everything else in between just seems a big grey area. edit: oh and grats on obtaining MILF status if you have kidsSex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #21 July 28, 2010 Do you have kids already? If so, you have it doubley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #22 July 28, 2010 Quote Quote ... I have never felt so old in my life--other than after I had to say "30" out loud to the OBGYN nurse who asked my age the other day. Talk to me when you're 40. And yeah, I remember Rage from college, too, so that makes it all the worse for me. You know you are old when the music you listened to that annoyed the shit out of society is now "CLASSIC ROCK" Sex pistols, XTC, The Clash The Ramones, The Talking heads "classic rock"Yeah, that was my generation... God Save The Queen, Rock the Casbah, Hey Ho Lets Go, Burning Down The House.... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #23 July 28, 2010 Quote you don't look 30. but who knows, could be an old picture or maybe i have no sense of age anymore. Thank you. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #24 July 28, 2010 Quote Me, too--I see what looks to me like 12-year-olds driving all the time and conversely speak with 60-year-olds at fund-raising events that look 40. Meh, thats my issue right there. I get hit on by 15 year olds and 40-60 year olds. I even had one 80 year old tell me if she were 20 years younger. wtf?Hardly anything in the 25-30 bracket. Can't win. Great picture of you though!Sex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #25 July 28, 2010 I also find it upsetting I can actually refer to a teenager as "half my age". I was in high school the day before yesterday and yesterday I graduated college. How is it possible to wake up today and be able to refer to this probably-just-got-his-learner's-permit pubescent as "half my age"? "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
