Guilty as charged | TheaterFire

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BoboliBurt@reddit

The grunt is not because I need an extra burst like Monica Seles striking a tennis ball.

Its a reminder that whatever tedious task I’ve been assigned to perform or whim to indulge for a child comes with a consequence to me- I’d rather be sitting at that moment.

Conversely, when helping my elderly parents I make nary a sound and move quickly like a circus bear.

If I could unleash a thunderous flatulence like a steam engine or old diesel car every time I had to turn over the engine as it were and get up for some task, would be satisfied and no longer grunting.

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PhantoWolf@reddit

It's funny when I catch myself and just stop making the noise mid-sit. It doesn't serve a purpose.

I think it's just one of those social behaviors we mimic like saying "Ouch" when it doesn't really hurt. Or 'hahhhhh' after a satisfying sip of a cold beverage.

I'm 44 and have fused vertebrae and a rebuilt knee and I'll be doing squats or Hungarians with light weights and I make no noises beyond breathing.

But if I just kicked my shoes off and grabbed a beer, I feel I need to say "Ohhhhh Geeeez" like Wade Gustafson from Fargo when I plop into my LayZBoy. Haha

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eatelectricity@reddit

Wade, it's Jean...Wade, it's my wife...aw, jeez, Wade, it's terrible...

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PhantoWolf@reddit

Ahhhh.... Wade Gustafson please.

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PhantoWolf@reddit

Ahhhh.... Wade Gustafson please.

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nefe375@reddit (OP)

I think about this all the time! I think it helps us to “bear down” and shift weight? Idk

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PhantoWolf@reddit

Definitely if the effort warrants it. Haha

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bUrNtCoRn_@reddit

I thought I was the only idiot who did the ouch thing.

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Illustrious-Lead-960@reddit

Guilty of what? It’s a cool sound.

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Salt_Sir2599@reddit

I started doing it as a joke when my kids were little and now it’s become such a habit, I guess it’s actually real now. But it’s a very embellished wheezy old man type utterance. Very awkward in public.

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leadfarmer154@reddit

I can't unless I took an Aleve or had my evening drink.

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5uck3rpunch@reddit

I seem to sigh a lot now that I am older. Possibly for no reason at all.

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Impossible-Ninja-823@reddit

Then tell my knees and hips to act better. I should have listened to the old guys who said take care of my body instead of being young and knowing everything.

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Nwsamurai@reddit

I grunt like E. Honda and pretend I'm doing a power move.

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MayhemanMarshmallows@reddit

But that's how you know you're a grown-up...because you groan when you get up.😂

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SlatheredButtCheeks@reddit

Someone told me a long time ago that you know you are old when you start grunting while standing up. That stuck with me ever since

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73-68-70-78-62-73-73@reddit

Those sounds go away if you work out. Lose weight, build some muscle, and suddenly there's a whole lot less grunting going on.

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PhotographStrict9964@reddit

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I’ll do what I want!

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Bad-Tiffer@reddit

(Xoomer memes!? Shocking!!!)

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zaforocks@reddit

I just anticipate it hurting. It hasn't started yet but it's preemptive. :b

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thisisnotme78721@reddit

men over 45 are legally required to grunt when standing up, sitting down or stretching as per the Gavin MacLeod Act of 1988

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jammasterjaydogg@reddit

Had a knee replacement last week to work towards not grunting anymore!

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hairballcouture@reddit

Make sure you do the exercises at home, keep that scar tissue from growing. Trust me, you do t want to have to get a knee manipulation to break the scar tissue.

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FooFightingManiac@reddit

This 👆 my grandfather had both of his knees replaced decades ago and he kept up with the workouts. Took him a couple years but he stuck with it and recovered wonderfully. Mind you he was 70 when he had them done so his recovery time was longer. Conversely my wife grandfather had one of his done and never went back for the 2nd bc he didn’t keep up with the exercises and couldn’t do anything with the replaced knee

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nefe375@reddit (OP)

Ooh nice. wishing you a speedy recovery!

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slademccoy47@reddit

Pick your battles.

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buckwaltercluck@reddit

https://youtu.be/cbx4VK8jNCM?si=dX1bD6uQ48W4tjHZ

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capthazelwoodsflask@reddit

But that's the best part about aging

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nefe375@reddit (OP)

License to grunt, huh?

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YogurtclosetDull2380@reddit

I come from a long line of grunters

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MrSubterranean2@reddit

For some reason, a young, wonderful woman likes to have me around. Just this morning she was questioning the sound effects when I got out of bed today. She didn't understand that the ankle I severely sprained a month ago and the rest of my body is sore in the morning.

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nefe375@reddit (OP)

Lol, good cover there

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lookitupyouidiot@reddit

But it hurts.

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Ginger_Snaps_Back@reddit

Mine’s not a grunt, it’s a growl. Gotta show that arthritis who’s boss.

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greaterwhiterwookiee@reddit

Saw a comedian who said “you can always tell which kid in class has the older parent because when the kids get up they make groaning noises.”

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itadapeezas@reddit

Ugghhh I HATE doing this. I've been trying to figure out why I do it and I think I've figured it out! Lol I (we?) hold my breath while getting up/sitting down and grunt as I breath and let air out. I have no idea why, didn't even know I was holding my breath until I tried to really pay attention to WHY I'm doing it. So annoying!

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