19 Moments And Things That Made People Over 40 Realize That They're Old

    If you're over 30, then you're definitely going to relate to a lot of these.

    Brian Galindo
    by Brian Galindo

    BuzzFeed Staff

    As you get older, you start having more and more moments where you start to feel, well, OLD. Sometimes, it's things like suddenly needing glasses to drive at night; other times, it's things like learning that the young, up-and-coming actor in the movie you just saw was born the same year you graduated high school.

    Woman with red hair in patterned shirt exclaiming, "Damn, I'm old." Background includes another person and some furnishings
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    Recently, a Reddit thread dove into those "I am getting old" moments. It started when user musclelivx asked: "What is a clear sign of you getting older?"

    Text reads: "FEEL 'OLD' YET?"
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    The thread got lots and lots of replies. Below are the top and best comments people had about when they realized they were getting old:

    1. "You see a celebrity you grew up watching and notice they're older."

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    —curvy_death

    2. "One day, you’re cool and young. The next, you get excited about new kitchen appliances."

    A man in a kitchen uses an air fryer while looking focused, with a laptop open on the counter beside him. Various kitchen utensils hang on the wall
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    —jess605

    3. "I used to use the pull-up bar to make my arms big. I now use the pull-up bar to decompress my spine."

    A person with long hair in a ponytail does a pull-up at a gym, showcasing defined muscles and athletic build
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    —musclelivx

    4. "I hate going out now."

    A person is lying on a couch, holding a remote control, and appears to be relaxed, possibly watching TV or resting. Shoes are on the floor nearby
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    —FeelingBenj

    5. "Watching SNL now and having no idea who the host or the musical guests are."

    Chloe Fineman in a black outfit, Michael Longfellow in a red jacket and jeans, and Bowen Yang in a black shirt with a rose printed on it, standing together
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    —ElBeicon

    6. "When the grocery stores are playing your jams."

    Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Mel C, Mel B, and Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls in futuristic outfits, performing a dance routine in a desert setting with a sparkly backdrop
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    —curvy_death

    7. "Having a favorite grocery store. Extra points for having one for produce, one for the bakery, one for pantry items, and one for meats."

    Man in a grocery store holding a smartphone, smiling next to a cart filled with groceries. Other shoppers in background
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    —bakedlawyer

    8. "When I watch professional sports and all the players look like CHILDREN! Baseball, football, tennis, etc."

    Jayson Tatum on the basketball court wearing a Boston Celtics jersey during a game, smiling and gesturing with both hands
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    —musclelivx

    9. "Being more pessimistic and hating everyone and everything! Also, I hate loud noise."

    A woman with blonde hair and a beige top sits on a couch, looking frustrated with her hands raised
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    —boss-bitchh24

    10. "Being 40 is a weird age. Everyone older says you’re so young. Everyone younger thinks you're soooo old."

    Lit golden candles shaped as number '40' on a cake topped with frosting swirls
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    —Majestic-Toee

    11. "Using the phrase 'back in my day.'"

    Animated character Grandpa Lou Pickles from Rugrats says, "Ha! Back in my day."
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    —Ok-Status-6649

    12. "The newest fashion trends look ridiculous, and all new music sounds like garbage."

    Exterior view of Urban Outfitters storefront, featuring display windows with clothing and interior decor items visible, and a sale sign in the window
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    —SwpClb

    13. "When they tear down a building that you remember getting built."

    A yellow construction vehicle dumps a load of broken concrete and debris into a large metal container
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    —musclelivx

    14. "I can still tolerate people, but my patience has taken a notable decline. In the past, I used to give all the time in the world to people and help them. Now, if they don't get with the program or don’t understand right away, then they are someone else’s problem. Too much time spent on lost causes."

    A person with a beard sits at a desk, looking up in contemplation while talking on the phone. The desk has a laptop, a notebook, and a cup
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    —HalfAsleep27

    15. "I can sleep wrong now, apparently."

    A person sitting on a bed, holding their lower back in pain with a slight grimace, suggesting discomfort or back pain
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    —Loosearrow74

    16. "I don't like to drive when it gets dark anymore."

    A family of four smiling and talking while seated in a car
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    —curvy_death

    17. "When you think the new generation's slang is just idiotic and not worth your time to understand."

    Tom Holland sits in a chair with arms folded, wearing a casual light shirt and dark pants. The text at the bottom reads, "Limited rizz..."
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    —virtualprof

    18. "Hangovers lasting more than one day."

    Man in a white shirt, holding his head, with text overlaid stating, "I vaguely remember someone crying."
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    —baylawna6

    19. And lastly, "Having to scroll wayyyyyyyy back when you put in your birthdate online."

    Date picker interface showing Friday, April 17, 2020, with years from 1988 to 1994 listed. Options at the bottom: Clear, Cancel, Set
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    —evasandor

    You can read the original thread on Reddit.

    Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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