I am a senior citizen

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honey-squirrel@reddit

Every woman remembers the sting from the first time she was "ma'am"d.

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I was at a festival a few years ago and a new guy in our community made an “old joke” about me, grandpa etc. Literally my first old joke. I then realized I was 20+ years older than all my friends. It fucked with me and still does. Mentally I don’t feel any different as an older person, but now I’m keenly aware of it and it explains a few things about getting omitted from occasional gatherings or hangouts. It’s sad because I’m nearly alone in this age window of my community. Most people are 10+ years older or 20+ years younger.

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ZombieJoesBasement@reddit

Currently 51, I've been looking forward to my senior discount at 55 since I was 40. Screw you guys!

That and a lot of colleges let seniors take classes for super cheap (found that one out when my oldest went to early college--it was $65 a year and you could audit as many classes as you wanted). I plan on taking ALL the art and science classes!

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

I tried to enroll in a class at my local CC and the tuition for the one class was almost $1000. Wtf is that?

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ZombieJoesBasement@reddit

What state do you live in? It varies state to state--some start at age 55, age 60, or age 65.

Here are a couple of links that talk about what each state offers: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/t065-s001-free-or-cheap-college-for-retirees-in-all-50-state/index.html#:~:text=Classes%20are%20made%20available%20to,supplies%20related%20to%20the%20course.

https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/free-college-tuition-senior-citizens/#free-tuition

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Daienlai@reddit

Yes! If I can, imma be auditing all sorts of classes once I hit that age! I loved being a student. Hopefully I’ll still love it at retirement age

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NopeThisTrope@reddit

Ha ha. This is me. I’m counting the minutes until my senior discounts 🤗.

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CityCabCat@reddit

😹😩😹

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FAx32@reddit

Last week I was listening to 80s/90s alternative at work and the 20 somethings called it "old people music". Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck right off.

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AlienRosie3667@reddit

A few years ago the local classic rock station played Guns & Roses followed by Billy Idol and I wanted to run my car off the road.

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NeuroticLoofah@reddit

First time I heard Nirvana on the classic rock station, I had to pull over and take a minute to process. I can still remember watching the premiere of Smells Like Teen Spirit on MTV.

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Ok-Toe3535@reddit

This was the one that did it for me too. Nirvana as ‘classic rock.’ 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Alternative-Law4626@reddit

Why do they all listen to it then? Flip on any alternative radio station and the mix is like 60/540 80s/90s and current.

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420EdibleQueen@reddit

I only flex the “senior” if there’s a discount involved.

But laughed like a maniac when my 26 year old got in the car this weekend. She was leaving a convenience store and got told “have a nice day mam”.

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AdultinginCali@reddit

52F here, I have no shame with a senior discount.

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PurpleCosmos4@reddit

Would you take the discount in front of your husband if he was younger than you? That’s my dilemma.

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AdultinginCali@reddit

Yep! Especially in this economy.

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Pego92io2@reddit

60f here, husband is 9 years younger than me. I will knock him down if he gets in between me and a senior discount!

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DaoFerret@reddit

S.O. Took me to a place they like to exercise.

Front desk automatically gave me the Senior Discount, even though I’m 6 years younger.

I was thrilled.

My S.O. Was annoyed and made sure to get the discount when they went back.

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meatwads_sweetie@reddit

Aww man! I turned 55 in February and I totally forgot there’s a 55 year old senior discount most places.

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yanknga@reddit

You should have responded with “you’re mistaken. I’m not another senior citizen but that 89 year old over there is.”

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

But isn't that effectively saying, no I just look old?

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yanknga@reddit

Depends on the boomer’s agenda.

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

Are you sure she was 70? I have known people in their 50s who appear much older. Sometimes due simply to not coloring their hair. Also long term drug use and smoking can make one look older.

Anyway this probably isn't helping. Sorry.

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Maximum_Locksmith_29@reddit (OP)

She is just short of 70 and frankly, highly tappable. I always have liked older women.

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Elchimpy1@reddit

She could probably teach you a think or two about a thing or two…

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

Now you're talking. Best of luck

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largos7289@reddit

I know it's weird being the same age as old people. My mom lovingly calls me a Jr senior. I don't know how to take that one.

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nvr2manydogs@reddit

My mom and dad told me that I'm almost a pre-geezer

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

A Preezer

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ms_directed@reddit

according to the SSA, you're not a senior citizen until 64!

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IM_The_Liquor@reddit

According to the casino, you’re a senior citizen at 50… according to the condo crowd, at 55…

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

Yes. Because you are not likely to live to 65 as a buffet - frequenting chain smoker in Las Vegas.

Unfortunately the senior perks are not as juicy as they once were. Half off meals have been downgraded to half off coffee. But I'll take a $4 movie.

I planned my 50th birthday party around casino senior discounts.

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ms_directed@reddit

true, for the special menu - i think they still sneer at you for being a “youngin" in the 55+ community, LOL at least the one my gramma lived in!

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Strayriffs@reddit

57 year old teacher. The kids at my school think I’m prehistoric. One little kid legit believes I was alive during the Revolutionary War.

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zephyrthewonderdog@reddit

Same age and also a teacher. We were discussing logic and opinions vs facts. I told the class I didn’t believe in dinosaurs, how could they change my mind?

One said ‘you probably had a pet one when you were little’.

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ExtraAd7611@reddit

Maybe you are a Flintstone.

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Strayriffs@reddit

I deal with this stuff all day. I’ve learned to laugh it off.

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silent3@reddit

Like in Mars Attacks!

Richie: I bet you're psyched about the Martians coming, Grandma. I mean, you've seen a lot of crazy stuff already. Everyone must have been real scared when they invented the train!

Grandma: Come on, kid, I'm not that old!

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fireflypoet@reddit

Just be glad he knows there was such a thing as the Revolutionary War !

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Strayriffs@reddit

Excellent point

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Diarygirl@reddit

A coworker once asked me if I went to the first Woodstock. I was very indignant and said "No, because I was three years old!"

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Music19773-take2@reddit

Earlier Gen X but I mess with my students and tell them I am 76 years old (48 actually). At least half believe me and tell me how good I look for my age. It’s hysterical.

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LissaBryan@reddit

I used to lead little kids around the museum where I work and I had to gently argue with one of them that no, his grandpa was not in World War One.

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VeeLund@reddit

And here I am thrilled Culver’s thinks I’m a senior & gives me the discount 😂

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More_Law6245@reddit

I had my first reality dose a few months ago, I was at the check out and the young lass asked if I had a senior's card. It took a moment to register and it was like "what the hell", yes I have some grey hair but what the hell? I'm only 57.

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LindaNoKings@reddit

Our senior discount at our grocery store starts at 55. I'd take it, whatever,lol

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dis690640450cc@reddit

Everything else wouldn’t make me flinch but “boomer” is over the line.

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Worth-Canary-9189@reddit

The correct response is "GenX, asshole" and then stare at them in disbelief when they say "what's that?"

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SubstanceNo1544@reddit

Genx.. muthafuckah

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Blue_Henri@reddit

We’re Gen X, so we’ll never be Senior Citizens. We’ll always be the Adolescent Dead.

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Camille_Toh@reddit

Older Boomers lovvvvvve to think we're the same age as they. Where's my SS/Medicare then? My paid off house bought for pennies on the dollar 40 years ago?

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IMTrick@reddit

As much as people may try to deny or minimize the truth of this, you're not wrong. The ratio of average income to housing costs is much different now. As an example, my parents bought a house in 1967 for $25000. Mine is somewhat smaller, but cost about the same once you account for inflation.

The difference comes into play when you compare that to income. Their house cost them a bit over 2 years of an average income. Mine would take over 4 years' worth. Effectively, houses are twice as expensive now as when I was born, and that gap is increasing fast.

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UKophile@reddit

Let us not forget, purchased at pennies on the dollar because that’s what they earned, as well. Everyone seems to think housing was so cheap, but salaries were so low, too!

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IranticBehaviour@reddit

Yes, but the average housing cost to average income ratio was much better 40+ years ago. Ofc, interest rates were also pretty bonkers compared to today, imagine today's home prices with 18% mortgages. It's not easy to directly compare, but it's still pretty obvious that home ownership was more attainable for average folks than it is today.

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UKophile@reddit

I agree with you. Another factor I see is that 60 years ago (Boomer years, yes) kids had roommates in their first, second, third apartments, then bought 1,000 sq ft houses, many still had roommates, and they didn’t live with parents post-college. They didn’t expect the fancy home they grew up in, they were much less entitled. I’m not sure why that is, but the number of conversations I’ve had with bitter x/mills about what they want from the start is not at all following that above-described path. It’s very interesting how many factors come into play, fr.

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StudyObjective4286@reddit

After taking 💩 for years from Boomers on how lazy we were, nobody gets to call us that.

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wwhijr@reddit

The advantages to being 6'4" and 270 pounds is not many people want to insult me. Lol. I mean besides my 5'2" wife.

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JanaT2@reddit

I don’t give a fuck I will slap the shit outta everybody lmao

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MisterSandKing@reddit

I turn 50 a week from today. On lunch I was salting with my dog, he loves pulling me, I totally ate shit, going about 13mph. Went back to work, asking people for bandaids, told them I was glad I didn’t break, because I turn 50 next week, and people had no idea I was that old. Thank you lord baby Jesus!

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Feisty-Cloud5880@reddit

Turning 60... I have mixed feelings. LOL

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Lopsided_Antelope868@reddit

I’m 60 and love that I now get a senior discount on my movie ticket!

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jk_pens@reddit

Took my kid to see Ringo Starr (or rather, he had me take him!) and the boomer at least 15-20 years older than me turned to me and said: "you grew up with the Beatles too, right?" I made a point of replying "Not really but they played them on the oldies stations."

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ArthurBea@reddit

I’m an “unc.” 50. I think “boomer” indicates they think you’re out of touch altogether, but uncs can be cool, but only in touch with outdated trends.

Also, I now qualify for AARP.

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birdnerdcatlady@reddit

You can join AARP when you're 18

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judge_mercer@reddit

I remember the first time I saw "Senior Discount" pop up on the screen as I was paying for my haircut.

My first instinct was to get offended that they had assumed I was over 60.

My next thought was, "Only 20 bucks? Nice!".

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Mistervimes65@reddit

I was in the Star Wars subreddit and the question under discussion was which was the best movie.

Everyone that said “Empire Strikes Back” was called a boomer by some fifteen year old kid.

No one responded because Gen-X does not give a fuck.

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freerangeXkid@reddit

My response to just about anything GenZ says to me both online and in person is this:

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Glad-Pen5593@reddit

I don't mind being "old" but I don't like the "senior" as it makes me think of my grandparents or something. I think it's outdated. I like "elder" but not "elderly" for the same silly reason.

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fireflypoet@reddit

I like elder.

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Kestrel_Iolani@reddit

I was recently called a "nice young man" by a 60yo woman. I'm 55. Technically true but damn.

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Araneas@reddit

Embrace the suck, Seniors discounts start at 55 :)

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TomCatClyde@reddit

Scored my 1st senior discount at 52. Unprompted from a drive thru cashier. Just gave me the discount with a smile. yea thanks for the $1.78 off..

..bitch.

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LostInMyOwnWorld71@reddit

Denny's!

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AdhesiveSeaMonkey@reddit

Old head is my current favorite name the kids use for me. Right before I yell at them to get off my lawn so I can continue to yell at that fuckin' cloud!

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kidde1@reddit

Ooh, those young whippersnappers’ and those darned clouds!

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quizzle_dude@reddit

Hooligans!

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kidde1@reddit

Why we aught a….. now where was I? Oh yeah lunch, then Matlock!

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Old-Somewhere-6084@reddit

Wait until you passed 60 ;-)

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smokywater50@reddit

She was flirting bub 😝

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CountHonorius@reddit

Definitely :)

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Maximum_Locksmith_29@reddit (OP)

damn. i was wondering….well, i did her a favor so….

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ScruffPost@reddit

I'm 58 and don't feel it....but the checkout lady at Ross gave me the Tuesday senior discount without hesitation! Damn....

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PBfromPhilly@reddit

58 here. I no longer know what to think…. Lol

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PepperCat1019@reddit

My Mom told me to apply for senior discounts 🤨

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Camille_Toh@reddit

T-Mobile, that's about it that is worthwhile.

In some parts of Europe, the train discounts kick in at 60, so that's nice.

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UrsaMajor7th@reddit

Did ya slap the shit out of her?

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SimpleVegetable5715@reddit

Get those IHOP discounts!

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atomic_ring@reddit

I'm also 58. We're definitely both boomers or senior citizens. Usually a heartfelt fuck you fixes this perception 😄

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More_Bluejay9938@reddit

Move to Florida! Most of my clientele are actual senior citizens. I mean this is God’s waiting room down here.

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CountHonorius@reddit

Just a few minutes ago I told someone to tell the bank teller that "the old cat guy" had stopped by to show her cat pics (fellow cat lover). Embrace the old part!

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Junior_Statement_262@reddit

At 58, you're neither a boomer or a senior citizen.

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ReferenceOk5808@reddit

65 is minimum for being called a senior citizen imo

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Raskal37@reddit

I'm a year younger and I would love it! I'm still enjoying my senior discount from the cell company I use. BTW, nobody seems sure of what year SC even starts so I decided it must be a personal preference.

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SafecrackinSammmy@reddit

Maybe she was hitting on you....

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Maximum_Locksmith_29@reddit (OP)

I'll take it.

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NathanBrazil2@reddit

50 is the beginning of growing old. At 60, you have gray hair, wrinkles, take prescription medication for high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. at 70 you are hopefully retired, eating right, exercising, you have maybe had a hip replacement. At 80, you are elderly, your friends are dying, relatives also. You are thinking you might not make it to 90.

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punktualPorcupine@reddit

That may have been true for silent gen and some elder boomers, who ate well and exercised but X grew up eating garbage, drinking like fish, doing a bunch of drugs and they last exercised in gym class 25-30 years ago but only enough to keep from having to run extra laps.

They’re already on BP meds with jacked up cholesterol and some are on their 3rd knee replacement and they’re not even 60 yet.

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Tigerbaton@reddit

Are they? All the Gen X I know are massively into health

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punktualPorcupine@reddit

Don’t mistake bulk for healthy. There is a segment of X that is hopped up on TRT and roids and bulking at the gym but they’re a mess inside. They don’t do cardio and they buy into garbage like the liver king.

They’re chasing that image of hulking pro-wrestlers and action heroes that all dropped dead in their 50’s and 60’s or are on deaths door.

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ALPHAETHEREUM@reddit

Dam, this guy timelines

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ElJefe0218@reddit

I'm not a senior citizen, I'm a senior civilian, get it right granny panties.

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cagirlinoh@reddit

You are NOT a senior citizen! 50’s is MIDDLE AGED 💪 and us Gen Xers will be going into senior territory on our own terms, with a modicum of grace and dignity. Failing that, then yeah: we’ll be kicking and screaming.

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fauxdobe@reddit

It's the middle for me if I live to 114.

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Ramona_Lola@reddit

This. 😂

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cholaw@reddit

If you qualify for colonial Penn insurance....

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hapster85@reddit

While I personally don't consider myself a senior citizen at 59, I'll happily take whatever discount some yougin' mistakenly decides to give me. Lol

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Robviously-duh@reddit

oh absolutely.. if they even ask if I am eligible, I politely say, you already called me old, give me the discount..

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IgorRenfield@reddit

All I wanted was a real partner in life. She had my back and I had hers. I never did find one.

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littlefire_2004@reddit

Dafuq you calling yourself a senior citizen?!? There's nothing senior about being in your 50s.

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wookiedberry@reddit

I ain't to proud for a discount

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IM_The_Liquor@reddit

In this day and age, take the discounts where you can get them.

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FantasticStooge@reddit

Ultimately, you have to get to a place where you don’t give a shit, or you have a massive stroke

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45babycakes@reddit

I would of called her ancient or a mummy!! Don't call me out you old hag.

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Altrebelle@reddit

I'm 53. Have fully embraced I'm in my fifties. With hobbies like bird photography and audio...I'm fulfilling the stereotype. I have gray in my goatee (yep rocking that look) I shave my head bald because of MPB. I've gained weight over the last 10 years.

Guess what... hold on to your Gen X-ness. Give zero fucks to what others say. 💪🏼

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shamashedit@reddit

Most places start that senior discount at 55. You're 3 years deep into the territory. Remember, your life expectancy isn't what you think, so take advantage of those aarp discounts, senior.

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Robviously-duh@reddit

when the "kiddies" say it.. it bounces off... when a boomer does, it kinda hurts... like them chanting.. one of us, one of us, one of us.. like a bad B movie

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Robviously-duh@reddit

when the "kiddies" say it.. it bounces off... when a boomer does, it kinda hurts... like them chanting.. one of us, one of us, one of us.. like a bad B movie

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Robviously-duh@reddit

when the "kiddies" say it.. it bounces off... when a boomer does, it kinda hurts... like them chanting.. one of us, one of us, one of us.. like a bad B movie

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Sense_Difficult@reddit

We went to Lowes today to get seeds. The cashier looked exactly like Debbie Harry. And she looked like she was in her 40s. I said "Wow you look like Blondie" She had no clue who we were talking about. My partner is 66M I'm 55 F. She looked at us and said "Maybe my father knows who she is." I have learned most people around me have no idea of our cultural references.

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cagirlinoh@reddit

🤣

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cagirlinoh@reddit

You are NOT a senior citizen! 50’s is MIDDLE AGED 💪 and us Gen Xers will be going into senior territory on our own terms, with a modicum of grace and dignity. Failing that, then yeah: we’ll be kicking and screaming.

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ms_directed@reddit

according to the SSA, we're not seniors until 64!

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ms_directed@reddit

according to the SSA, we're not seniors until 64!

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FuggaDucker@reddit

What is hilarious is that there is a big ad for "hims" E.D. medicine at the top of this post for me.

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Dogzillas_Mom@reddit

I am, too, but I’m amused by it. We have a Senior Center in my city the offers classes and workshops and social events for seniors but a lot of things are open to the public. It’s important to note that this place offers dance classes.

I park there most evenings because the pole fitness studio I go to is right next door with a crazy parking lot. I park there and I carry my 7” stripper heels through the parking lot, chuckling about the idea of crashing one of their Saturday night dances.

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Spatula26@reddit

It’s 65.

Lady torched him!

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OldHaggittyHag@reddit

No one called this guy Me Clean. He made bald sexy af

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neanderthalman@reddit

Mr clean is shredded dude. I’d be thrilled to swap my hair for that physique.

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flyingfish_roe@reddit

“Ma’am”