Things a middle aged man shouldn't own

[NNH]

GroundEffect said:

This will obviously be generation-specific.

For example the middle-aged lot right now grew up without the majority of video games and general tech we have now. As a result, it can be seen as an 'adolescent' thing to play with them or have them.

But I am growing up (still at 28?) surrounded by it so when I hit middle-age, I won't necessarily wish to stop and no one should force me to.

Kids of today...

This 40-something grew up with quite a bit of technology. Videogames, home computers and consoles have been around since the 1970s, and mobile phones have been accessible since the 1990s.

[GroundEffect]

NNH said:

GroundEffect said:

This will obviously be generation-specific.

For example the middle-aged lot right now grew up without the majority of video games and general tech we have now. As a result, it can be seen as an 'adolescent' thing to play with them or have them.

But I am growing up (still at 28?) surrounded by it so when I hit middle-age, I won't necessarily wish to stop and no one should force me to.

Kids of today...

This 40-something grew up with quite a bit of technology. Videogames, home computers and consoles have been around since the 1970s, and mobile phones have been accessible since the 1990s.

I know, but not quite to the same extent as today. Gaming went from being fairly niche to being as big a business as cinema. Certainly my father wouldn't be seen playing my PS4...

[RizzoTheRat]

Halmyre said:

Trainers

I would argue that should be on the other thread. It's surprising how many of my old school friends have taken up running as we've hit 40. You should look after your body and a pair of trainers is a good start.

No need for fluorescent ones though.

[Justayellowbadge]

Anything less than 21 white shirts.

[Sheets Tabuer]

GroundEffect said:

NNH said:

GroundEffect said:

This will obviously be generation-specific.

For example the middle-aged lot right now grew up without the majority of video games and general tech we have now. As a result, it can be seen as an 'adolescent' thing to play with them or have them.

But I am growing up (still at 28?) surrounded by it so when I hit middle-age, I won't necessarily wish to stop and no one should force me to.

Kids of today...

This 40-something grew up with quite a bit of technology. Videogames, home computers and consoles have been around since the 1970s, and mobile phones have been accessible since the 1990s.

I know, but not quite to the same extent as today. Gaming went from being fairly niche to being as big a business as cinema. Certainly my father wouldn't be seen playing my PS4...

I'm 43, I've had either a console or gaming PC since I could walk, I'll always have one.

[Hooli]

Justayellowbadge said:

Anything less than 21 white shirts.

With single button cuffs (if I remember the thread right).

[PurpleTurtle]

What are we saying is 'middle aged'?

I'm 43 ... am I in or out?

[kazste]

PurpleTurtle said:

What are we saying is 'middle aged'?

I'm 43 ... am I in or out?

Depends, do you think youll reach 86 or are you a bit of a tubster 😜

[heebeegeetee]

Halmyre said:

Hair Styling Products

What's wrong with Brylcreem?

[Hugo a Gogo]

Tom_C76 said:

How can those of us exempt from the ravages of male pattern baldness drive our mid life crisis sports cars without a baseball cap to keep hair from eyes?

flat cap, backwards if you must

[Halmyre]

Tom_C76 said:

How can those of us exempt from the ravages of male pattern baldness drive our mid life crisis sports cars without a baseball cap to keep hair from eyes?

Haircut?

[Hugo a Gogo]

more:

BMX
skateboard
roller blades (actually, no man should own these)
a cardigan

[GroundEffect]

PurpleTurtle said:

What are we saying is 'middle aged'?

I'm 43 ... am I in or out?

Definitely.

[Cotty]

Halmyre said:

Trainers
Baseball cap

You forgot hoodie, I have all three

[griffin dai]

What's considered Middle Aged these days? I'm 38 so am I close?

Just a couple things ticked off that list but have asked for a Fleshlight from Father Christmas this year. (Google it but nsfw!!)

In strapping that on over Xmas and just sit here screaming all day with a bond film on in the background.

[Hugo a Gogo]

0-20 child
20-40 young adult
40-60 middle aged
60-80 old
80+ ancient

[Halmyre]

griffin dai said:

What's considered Middle Aged these days? I'm 38 so am I close?

Just a couple things ticked off that list but have asked for a Fleshlight from Father Christmas this year. (Google it but nsfw!!)

In strapping that on over Xmas and just sit here screaming all day with a bond film on in the background.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much information...

[Jobbo]

Baseball cap is great for keeping the sun out of your eyes and off your bald spot when driving an MX5.

[Cotty]

Hugo a Gogo said:

0-20 child

You can drink, smoke, get married and fight for your country before 20. Not really child things.

[whatleytom]

griffin dai said:

What's considered Middle Aged these days? I'm 38 so am I close?

Just a couple things ticked off that list but have asked for a Fleshlight from Father Christmas this year. (Google it but nsfw!!)

In strapping that on over Xmas and just sit here screaming all day with a bond film on in the background.

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