Us 1985 babies... | TheaterFire

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flyingtheblack@reddit

My brother in christ you are most certainly not a Xennial if born in 1985... You were 15 in 2000, that's a *young* millennial.

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Has anyone actually watched this video? This Australian idiot gets out of his vehicle and runs straight towards the dust devil (it's not a tornado), acting at all times like the happiest, most stoked human being on the planet. He isn't frightened of the approaching dust devil, he's simply ecstatic that he gets to stand this close to a dangerous whirlwind.

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scaredycat_z@reddit

when I turned 39 my oldest kid was kind enough to point out that in reality I've already entered my 40th year. sigh. thanks kid.

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ClockwrkAngel2112@reddit

I told my parents and my husband (I'm 1979, he's 1990) not to do ANYTHING for my 40th. I honestly regret that. They wanted to celebrate me. Husband threw a 42nd birthday surprise party for me and I'm so thankful he did. I'm 45 going on 20 in my head, and I'll take it!!!!

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ApatheistHeretic@reddit

'79 also, I didn't mind 40 as much, and there wasn't a big deal about it. Now, 50 coming soon, still has me frightened.

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DaoFerret@reddit

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ApatheistHeretic@reddit

As fast as years seem to be going now, 50 feels like 'soon'.

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No_Zombie2021@reddit

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Existing-Shoe_2037@reddit

I'm 79 and 50 is not coming soon! Soon would be the next year

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Bobibouche@reddit

I told my mom “No over the hill shit for my 40th!” That geezer shipped me gag gifts with “over the hill confetti all through the boxes and a card that read, “Father time is undefeated, you can’t run from fate.” I love her, the old crone.

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new_account_5009@reddit

I'm a cyclist. Getting over the hill is the best part. Now the real fun begins.

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allthesamejacketl@reddit

Life, Part 2: Look Ma, No Hands

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Dicky_Penisburg@reddit

Ahh, now it's all downhill from here..........wait.

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Repulsive-Word-7104@reddit

Over? Nah. You’re at the top of the hill.

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Morriganx3@reddit

I do this on purpose. I start thinking of myself as the next age maybe six months beforehand, so it’s not such a shock when I get there

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sdujour77@reddit

People *born* in 1985? I vividly *remember* 1985. God I'm old.

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referendum@reddit

Yeah, two defining characteristics of Xennial childhoods are lax parental supervision and the switch from analog to digital. This extends Xennial birthdays to later years for those who either grew up in rural areas or your neighborhood has a lot of parents who were lax and didn't provide digital devices. My parents were fairly lax, but our family had a Macintosh Classic II that we all shared. It had a 7" black & white monitor and no internet. When we eventually had internet it was dialup. We didn't get high speed until after I graduated high school.

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frontendben@reddit

That and most of the UK.

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DreamsAndSchemes@reddit

My parents didn’t give much of a shit and my district was behind the times with technology…and I was born in 85

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scully3968@reddit

I'm an '85 baby and both my parents were over 40 when they had me, so I think that contributes to my identifying more as Xennial than true Millennial. I'm surprised at the amount of people here arguing otherwise! Generations are such weird, imprecise concepts anyway, and they're mostly used only in marketing or to stoke intergenerational conflict.

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surfingbiscuits@reddit

It's a matter of pride for them. A dick sagging contest, if you will.

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Pattison320@reddit

I was 82, my wife was born 85 but had older siblings. She's come to the conclusion that she wasn't xennial. She can relate to a lot of similar things though.

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nochumplovesucka__@reddit

Judging by your name I assume you're a fellow 77'er.... Yeah, in 1985 my kid sister was born, I was in 3rd grade and I remember the Challenger exploding because I watched in in class. I'll be 48 this year..... staring down the big 5-0 which is not far off....... But I remember dreading 40 as well. Its normal.

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MurkyCardiologist695@reddit

I turn 40 in 2 weeks. I'm fine with it. Am I a xennial? Thought the cut-off date was 84.

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surfingbiscuits@reddit

As long as you're at least as old as Keira Knightley you're allowed in through the back. Don't give yourself away by posting a "starter pack" image with SpongeBob in it. If you see one of those "which game controller was your first?" posts, complain that the Intellivision isn't represented.

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Then_Increase7445@reddit

Nice, I've got her by one day.

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MurkyCardiologist695@reddit

Got it!

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nochumplovesucka__@reddit

Dates are arbitrary. If you think you're an xennial, you are!!! I have friends a few years older than me with born in 75 and 76 who claim xennial as well, because they don't necessarily feel fully Gen X. They are welcome as well.

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MurkyCardiologist695@reddit

I guess I'm a xennial then. I found this sub about 2 weeks ago and joined.

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DengarLives66@reddit

January 28th 1986. I was born a few months later, after the Chernobyl meltdown, and my parents joked that I was the third harbinger of ruin.

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nochumplovesucka__@reddit

You're right. I have a summer birthday. I turned 8 the summer of 85 and went into 3rd grade that September (of 85) but I remember I was in 3rd grade when it happened, so I guess it was the winter of 3rd grade in 86. Good call.

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Jandur@reddit

What was WW2 like gramps?

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Practical-Trash-4976@reddit

I was ten

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ilazul@reddit

hit it last year. Do yourself a big favor and keep in shape. Nothing goes downhill faster. Very glad I started an easy-ish exercise routine, back stopped hurting and honestly feel better than my mid 30's

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lovelovehatehate@reddit

Dude, I swear the second I hit 40 the elasticity of my skin said fuck all. Now I’m here going to the gym trying to build muscle so I don’t look like I’m melting.

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GrumpyKaeKae@reddit

I can feel it in my neck and I HATE it. I got one of those chin wraps but I always forget to wear it

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lovelovehatehate@reddit

Chin wraps? Please enlighten me sister

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mlawson110@reddit

I second this

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cheffartsonurfood@reddit

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brieflifetime@reddit

When I was a child.. I heard that it took 30 years to make dirt (it's like one cubic inch of dirt.. or something like that) and my father had just turned 30 and I told him, he was as old as dirt.. very proud and excited like. My youngest sibling is 18 years younger than I am and on my 30th birthday I woke up to a text that said "happy birthday! You're as old as dirt now" sigh... lol 1985 baby here, trying not to be scared of a number and find that "graceful aging" thing

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Seth_Mithik@reddit

Mid life awakening or Cry-sis…your choice. I choose presence and acceptance. We are the new torch holders. Let’s fuckin gooooo! Be in-love

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Aggravating_Yam2501@reddit

Looking at August. Legit have been telling everyone for years that I want to have a cuarentañera. I want a giant, puffy AF dress that doesn't fit through doorways and I want a tiara and I want a cake that is just me. But a cake. Like remember [barbie cakes](https://images.app.goo.gl/HkLQJKVfcW4M5VmZ8) that were just cakes with barbies in them? That's what I want.

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flux_capacitor3@reddit

So, you're not a Xennial?

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underwearfanatic@reddit

>Isn't 1985 just outside the Xennial window? >Any Xennial should already be in their 40s? > - sent from Dr office -fwdfrom the counselors office

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MetaVulture@reddit

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Less_Likely@reddit

As someone closer to 50 than 40, meh. Turning 30 was more traumatic than 40. IMO. Might have been that many life goals/milestones were achieved by 40 that weren’t at 30 for me. Though the aging definitely does hit hard, but that was more 44-45 than 40

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Muzzx@reddit

I feel the same way as someone closer to 40 than 50. Turning 30 sucks. Turning 40 is just another year older.

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MoonGrog@reddit

Love my 40s, stay in shape or get in shape. Exercising and eating well go miles to making you feel better.

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Diligent_Accident775@reddit

Isn't Xennials from 77-83?

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lannett@reddit

We’re crashing your party anyway

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EmmaHere@reddit

1985 is millennial.

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bananapanqueques@reddit

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SickOfNormal@reddit

I'm not sure if I'm ever going to be 40.... according to my mom.... I've been 36 for the last 4 years. She doesn't want anyone to know her eldest is 40. So I think I'm good! Perpetually 36.

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Difficult_Coconut164@reddit

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Zagmut@reddit

Thought that was 45 years old. Oh fuck, I'm 46.

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NotanotherRealtor@reddit

👆this. Do it. I’ll have my second one later this year

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Desperate_Jicama219@reddit

9 days into 40. So far so good.

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not_a_turtle@reddit

Gonna hit it this spring. Been getting my health under control and trying to up my mental health. I don’t want to lose this next period of life because I didn’t make time for myself.

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Friendly-Chipmunk-23@reddit

They’re Millenials, not Xennials. Defined in the subreddit.

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lovelovehatehate@reddit

Sorry old timer but you’re wrong. https://preview.redd.it/nchtops88hde1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9b46150402b9c2a60a8c630088283d1cdf7fe1aa

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Friendly-Chipmunk-23@reddit

I didn’t extend it to 1985 this time. Strictly 1977-1984.

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lovelovehatehate@reddit

Oops my bad, I didn’t know you were the official gatekeeper.

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surfingbiscuits@reddit

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lovelovehatehate@reddit

Sorry old timer but you’re wrong. ![img](nchtops88hde1)

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Junie_Wiloh@reddit

I am turning 45 on Sunday.. And I feel at least 20 years older

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lovelovehatehate@reddit

Happy cake day

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Junie_Wiloh@reddit

Thanks!

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jasonreid1976@reddit

Not for my brother :( Lost him the day before he was to turn 37.

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StillLetsRideIL@reddit

1985 isn't Xennial tf

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Ihavenosaytoday@reddit

Ugh, don't remind me.

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K7Sniper@reddit

Yep. Now excuse me while I go ice my knees

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mjf829@reddit

Welcome to the club! 1981 here.

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dusky_thrust@reddit

I was born April 1st 1985 and its about to happen. I fucking hate it, but its gonna happen.

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Bswerves@reddit

I know not technically a xennial, but 85 baby here. I relate much more to everything here than millenial stuff. So I’m gonna go ahead and identify as a xennial. And I’m about to be 40 and all the kids can get right off my lawn

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Jandur@reddit

I'm an 85er too and I'm right down the middle. I relate like half of what gets posted here.

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Hefty_Resolution_452@reddit

82 baby here, come on in, the water is nice and warm! But for real, if you hadn't already started noticing signs of your aging, you definitely will in your 40s.

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muhredditone@reddit

Every injury for the rest of your life will be a permanent one. It's the best.

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scully3968@reddit

I threw out my back for the first time a few years ago. Such a milestone.

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muhredditone@reddit

Now that you've broken that seal, have you thrown your back out while sneezing yet?

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Hefty_Resolution_452@reddit

Right? Yoga has become a big part of my physical fitness regimen and I can’t recommend it enough. I’m actually having surgery next week on an elbow condition I’ve had for 20+ years so hopefully that one will be the opposite of a forever injury.

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muhredditone@reddit

If you're a man, then I'd strongly recommend getting onto TRT. Even if you only stay on it until you've healed. It makes such a huge difference in healing.

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t_bone_stake@reddit

83 baby here. Welcome to the party, ‘85ers

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VaselineHabits@reddit

Sweet Jesus, last year the article about *major* age shift at 44 was circulating all over reddit. Gonna be 42 this year and I'm anticipating terrible things soon 😬😅

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keyboard_jock3y@reddit

I'm 1979, while my little sister is 1983 and my wife is 1984. My sister and my wife are much more millennial than I am - I feel in my outlook and cynicism I'm closer to a Gen X than they are. The 1985 babies should enjoy 40 as the warranty expires when you're 45. Right on my 45th birthday a month ago I had a fatty liver disease flare up (non-alcoholic variety because I love ice cream too much) and boy did that hurt. An ultrasound and an MRI later I have doctors telling me I can't eat like I am 25 years old anymore...

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DamThatRiver22@reddit

Turned 40 today, lol. I feel this in my soul.

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ghouldozer19@reddit

I was born 01/05/1985. I’ve been 40 for ten days. I’ve got to say that I don’t see what the big deal is.

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lizp85@reddit

It already came for me! Hurray early January birthdays!! :)

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Pot-Papi_@reddit

84 here and it not that bad.

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_bibliofille@reddit

I'll be having a baby just a few months before 40. This timeline is RIDICULOUS.

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scully3968@reddit

35+ is considered advanced maternal age or "geriatric pregnancy" 🫠

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_bibliofille@reddit

As I'm well aware. Just over here geriatric af living my best life.

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cidops@reddit

So going to my best friends this weekend for his 40th while ignoring the fact I am next…

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juju0010@reddit

22 days away for me. The weirdest part is that 40 is the first age I remember my father being. Or at least the first time I became aware of his age. I remember his 40th birthday as a kid. Because this is the first age I remember my father being as a kid, this is the first time I’ve ever personally felt like I’ve crossed over into adulthood officially.

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Lilith_Christine@reddit

Not that bad. I'll be 43 later this year. Heads up though, the weirdest thing will start to hurt on your body. And that "fuck off" attitude will get stronger in the back of your mind.

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americancolt45@reddit

2 months and I’ll be there. Damn that went fast.

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Interesting-Goose82@reddit

its not that bad, honestly it feels the same as 39....

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americancolt45@reddit

I’m not worried about it. My wife is 13 years older than me and says I’m a 70 year old man at heart. So getting older never really hits me in a bad way, it just went by so quick. I’ve been with my wife for almost 20 years and that felt like 5 years of time passing.

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Inevitable-While-577@reddit

Can confirm.

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selphiekupo@reddit

1 month here...

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blueblue8282@reddit

Same here. Not too worried about it though.

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oakomyr@reddit

Bring it on baby. I feel so lucky to be in this group. We were shaped and molded in the pre-internet age of man. I feel so grateful for the memories and unadulterated joy I got a slice of.

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itsmaxx@reddit

I said id own a home and be a millionaire at 40 hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaa…… ive settled for a cat and great music playlist.

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1979tlaw@reddit

Don’t worry. It only gets worse.

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sirscooter@reddit

1975 here, but my first memory is watching Star Wars imat a drive in, so I identify as Xennial, so in looking down the barrel of 50 this year

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Krazylegz1485@reddit

Yep. I just hit it 12 days ago... Womp womp.

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xthedudehimself@reddit

Come September it's all downhill

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scully3968@reddit

I remember thirty years ago when people had "over the hill" parties when they hit forty. Does that still happen? I distinctly remember the vice principal having a fortieth birthday banner at my elementary school and I thought that was *so old*. It's bewildering to think of all the time that's passed since then.

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olipoppit@reddit

I’m thankful for every day. I am not thankful for random, unexplained injuries that take forever to heal up.

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Critical-Weird-3391@reddit

1984 here. Eh, come on in, the water's fine. 40 isn't so bad. I can be an asshole and instead of just being an asshole, I can blame it on being "old". I also no longer feel the need to care about whatever the fuck TikTok brainrot morons are whining about, and if someone fucks up my order I can say "son, you dun goofed" with a straight face. Embrace it.

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StillhasaWiiU@reddit

I remember my moms 40th b-day more than my own.

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GaryNOVA@reddit

1985? What is the age range for this sub?

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Procrastineddit@reddit

Yeah, I thought we were doing '78 to '82. Maybe '77 or '83 if you're chill. 1985 is Millennial, babe.

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Ingestre@reddit

And 84...? :( I bloody hate the term "Elder Millennial".)

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Ingestre@reddit

I guess it's people who loosely fit the age range but also fit the definition of analogue youth, digital adolescence.

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surfingbiscuits@reddit

I swear the people who don't read the sidebar were the kids who didn't read the Duck Hunt manual. Anyway, welcome to r/Xennials

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drwebb@reddit

Anyone old enough right now to say "get off my lawn"

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beebsaleebs@reddit

85 is the bookend

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Whitworth@reddit

I went and saw Back to the Future in 1985

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Abidarthegreat@reddit

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DrSadisticPizza@reddit

Do yourself a favor, and buy some grass seed before the spring. That morning coffee will taste like ashes in your mouth, when you look out the back door and see bald spots on the lawn.

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Evil-Daddy-Dom@reddit

Yep, 11 months to go

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Edrobbins155@reddit

It hit me last year. It was rough

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lexfor@reddit

This will be my 40th summer.

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ohnoohnoohyeah@reddit

It ain't that bad. It ain't that good either.

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klsi832@reddit

r/40yearsago

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Blurby-Blurbyblurb@reddit

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Malefectra@reddit

Yeah, it’s a real BOHICA situation

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Thatdewd57@reddit

Welcome new and upcoming members of the 40 club. If you haven’t already please make sure you are paying close attention to your health and remain active. We’re the decade before the over the hill crest.

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