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In reply to the discussion: Is 70 old? [View all]OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)50. Let's face it. If a person of 70 died, the obit
would read "elderly". How we feel physically or mentally is not the measure. Cheeto is old/elderly. No way around it.
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Depends (😁)! Attitude is everything! Will be 76 in January. It's only a NUMBAH!
cornball 24
Nov 2017
#19
If you are wondering, Kim Jong Un is 5 foot 7 inches and weighs 286lbs (130kg)
Not Ruth
Nov 2017
#21
21. If you are wondering, Kim Jong Un is 5 foot 7 inches and weighs 286lbs (130kg)
ekocem
Mar 2022
#185
No, I know some 30 year olds who feel old, and some 70 year olds that feel young
SummerSnow
Nov 2017
#28
If you want to feel young, move into a retirement community full of people older than you.
Towlie
Nov 2017
#37
I was stuck at 33 for several years until my kids caught me saying that and pointed it out.
Frustratedlady
Nov 2017
#53
The mirror reference is funny. The same thing happens to me. Most of the time I look
Vinca
Nov 2017
#176
Hahaha Mirror-wise, when I take off my glasses, the ravaged Old Geezer materializes...
VOX
Nov 2017
#184
"Old" is a relative term. I've known people in their 20's who seem older than even little old me
Siwsan
Nov 2017
#57
I remember my parents bring in their 20's & I thought them to be so serious and mature
Kaleva
Nov 2017
#115
Yes. That song is so old. I just forgot those guys and most of their generetion are now over
lunamagica
Nov 2017
#158
HELL, yes! I say this as a 68-year-old! Attitude, schmattitude! The body is king here, people!
WinkyDink
Nov 2017
#149