Are you past it?
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craigjm

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21,022 posts

227 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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In a recent nationwide survey of post-millenials (those aged 16-30) the following traits are displayed by people that are old and past it. How many are you guilty of? more than 5? time to book yourself into the glue factory apparently

You order a Cappuccino
Your underwear is from M&S
You watch Countryfile for the weather forecast at the end
You ask for 'milk and two sugars' in your tea
You still have a DVD collection
You ask for a 'Rachel Cut' at the hairdressers
You say 'funky'
You still send cheques for people's birthdays
You call trainers 'sneakers'
You make noises when you sit down
You wear comfortable shoes
You do not recognise any Love Island contestants
You struggle to work your TV remote
You plan a second route on a car journey just in case
You become obsessed with bin day
You move from BBC Radio 1 to Radio 2
You still use a gas BBQ
You turn the music down when you park the car
You have never posted a video to social media
You do not know what a Youtuber is
You use hashtags incorrectly
You are still on Facebook
You worry about not being able to find a parking space
You ask for your steak well done
You add salt to your food before tasting it

Skyedriver

22,952 posts

309 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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11

I turned 68 yesterday

NuvolAscaRina

440 posts

67 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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6 ish .

21st Century Man

42,560 posts

275 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Only 3. I surprised myself, I certainly feel past it.

Einion Yrth

19,575 posts

271 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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craigjm said:
You wear comfortable shoes
What kind of 'kin imbecile deliberately wears uncomfortable shoes?

craigjm

Original Poster:

21,022 posts

227 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Einion Yrth said:
craigjm said:
You wear comfortable shoes
What kind of 'kin imbecile deliberately wears uncomfortable shoes?
With a response like that I think you have probably just booked yourself in for summary execution rather than waiting your turn at the glue factory old man hehe

kambites

71,168 posts

248 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Three for me.

Paul Dishman

5,339 posts

264 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Einion Yrth said:
craigjm said:
You wear comfortable shoes
What kind of 'kin imbecile deliberately wears uncomfortable shoes?
I thought that too rolleyes

6 for me at age 66

jingars

1,221 posts

267 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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12

Tomorrow is bin day, but have put it out tonight in case the wagon arrives early.

NuvolAscaRina

440 posts

67 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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I don't turn the music down when parking ,I turn it off .
Does that score 2 points ?......biggrin

Einion Yrth

19,575 posts

271 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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craigjm said:
Einion Yrth said:
craigjm said:
You wear comfortable shoes
What kind of 'kin imbecile deliberately wears uncomfortable shoes?
With a response like that I think you have probably just booked yourself in for summary execution rather than waiting your turn at the glue factory old man hehe
You'll have to catch me in your uncomfortable shoes first, youth.

craigjm

Original Poster:

21,022 posts

227 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Einion Yrth said:
craigjm said:
Einion Yrth said:
craigjm said:
You wear comfortable shoes
What kind of 'kin imbecile deliberately wears uncomfortable shoes?
With a response like that I think you have probably just booked yourself in for summary execution rather than waiting your turn at the glue factory old man hehe
You'll have to catch me in your uncomfortable shoes first, youth.
I dont think i could pass as a post millenial hehe

vixen1700

28,575 posts

297 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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2 of them.

Don't know anyone on Love Island and wear comfortable (decent) shoes.

54 Years old, so hopefully mot past it. smile

Eric Mc

125,190 posts

292 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Past what?

standards

1,214 posts

245 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Eric Mc said:
Past what?
Yes-I didn’t go past anything I noticed either
wink

The Moose

23,609 posts

236 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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craigjm said:
You order a Cappuccino Nope
Your underwear is from M&S Nope
You watch Countryfile for the weather forecast at the end Nope
You ask for 'milk and two sugars' in your tea Nope
You still have a DVD collection Nope, although just bought a car with a DVD player for the kids so have a few for them. Does that count?!
You ask for a 'Rachel Cut' at the hairdressers Nope
You say 'funky' Rarely
You still send cheques for people's birthdays Nope
You call trainers 'sneakers' Nope
You make noises when you sit down Not often
You wear comfortable shoes I'm a man - my shoes are either comfortable or really comfortable
You do not recognise any Love Island contestants I do not recognize any thankfully!
You struggle to work your TV remote Nope
You plan a second route on a car journey just in case Nope
You become obsessed with bin day Nope
You move from BBC Radio 1 to Radio 2 Nope
You still use a gas BBQ Yes - quick to turn on, quick to clean!
You turn the music down when you park the car Nope
You have never posted a video to social media Nope
You do not know what a Youtuber is Nope
You use hashtags incorrectly Nope
You are still on Facebook Yes
You worry about not being able to find a parking space Nope
You ask for your steak well done Heck no - why would you ruin a beautiful piece of steak?!
You add salt to your food before tasting it Nope
1 or 2 for me...however I certainly often feel past it!

Tlandcruiser

2,865 posts

225 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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Why are cappuccinos on the list?

Riley Blue

23,202 posts

253 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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I scored 2. I'm 71.

Phil Dicky

7,194 posts

290 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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4 at 52.....I'm happy with that.

anonymous-user

81 months

Wednesday 28th April 2021
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i scored 4 and i'm 54 but my body is a temple* so hardly a surprise really




* faded, crumbling and harbouring an unspeakable horror