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I don't have a car nor a house and I'm in my 40ies. I've been told multiple times that I'm not a responsible adult as long as I don't have one of these.
You win. Adulthood is a scam
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Just turned 50 and still ride a skateboard.
Same.
I figure I won't die as long as I kep skating. Skate or die, right?
You don't quit skating cause you got old, you got old cause you quit skating.
That's fine. It just means that you're rad.
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According to my spouse: play D&D.
I used to also... I used to. Looking forward to rolling a wizard when I get to the retirement home
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I started playing D&D as a two or three year old kid. Admittedly back then my involvement mas limited. My parent's D&D group called me "the Hobbit Thief," as they would put me to bed, and then I would sneak into the room, and steal dice off the table. Apparently I would then sneak back to my room and hide said dice under my mattress.accordong to my mother, either I was extremely fast, or they didn't notice the missing dice for several months. I had also taught myself to pick locks by that point, but that was to escape the tyranny of being inside, but I digress.
My first character I rolled up was when I was 5 or 6. No I don't remember them, but I bet my dad and mom still have the character sheet.
My parents are now in their late 70s and early 80s. They still play D&D and recommended being a DM to people that think they want kids. Apparently there is a fair bit of overlap in running a fun game, and a functional family.
They still play D&D and recommended being a DM to people that think they want kids. Apparently there is a fair bit of overlap in running a fun game, and a functional family.
I am a parent, and this tells me I lack the requisite energy and creativity to be a DM. I struggle enough as it is.
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D&D became popular in the eighties. Why should people who played it then start hating it as they get older?
The only way your spouse could be correct is if you're still playing 2e and you're under 50.
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Sleeping with a cuddly toy. My parter converted me and they're great. Tbh, they actually make a lot of sense as a middleaged person. Now that I'm old and less flexible, I end up with a sore back or shoulder if I don't have proper support when sleeping. And I'd much rather have a big lion buddy than some weird orthopedic pillow or Dutch wife.
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Well... Last night I watched the original Care Bears movie, in VR as a Care Bear avatar and would join in on every Care Bear Stare since the avatar had that as a feature.
I am 40 years old.
Asking strangers for permission to pet their dogs.
Petting strangers' dogs.
I took my dog to a local renaissance fair during one of their dog days, and had a healthy mix of people of all ages asking to pet her. Out of the dozens of people who pet her, only a couple didn't ask. It's always a good idea to ask before petting a stranger's dog.
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Bold & easy coloring books. People are very judgemental about it since it looks like a children's coloring book, but there's a reason it's in the top selling books lists online. Got some cheap alcohol markers and an audiobook on my headphones and I'm gone for the next few hours.
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Watch a lot of Antiques Roadshow, documentaries, etc.
Drink like I'm still 24.
Play video games, according to a lot. Be absolutely enamored by cats? Some people have told me only toddlers like kitties so, what? Confusing.
Who the hell thinks only toddlers should really like cats? I guess the millions of cat owners worldwide are wrong?
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Snicker, exist. Almost 70.
Clean and cook for myself.
Apparently I'm supposed to hire maids and cooks or something.
This isn't ageist. This is classist.
been framed to me that a 'successful and grown' man does not do these things for him. he has a wife or he hires outside help
man-children do these things.
I am in politics and want to open my own game studio. I am 22 and have been wanting to go into politics when i was 11
Lego. I mean, it's perfectly appropriate for all ages, but some people (mostly older folks) still seem to think it's for children only.
Up to age 99, but then you aren't allowed to play with them.
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Ride my bicycle with no hands. I'm told it is undignified for a 45 year old man.
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Feed pigeons. I am not an old lady, although I sometimes feel like it :' )
Being a friend to pigeons is awesome. They’re the cutest, chillest lil birds and there’s something magical about that bond with them. Ignore the haters! 🐦
They are truly great. It's the sweetest thing when they start cooing and develop some (albeit food-based) trust to come a little closer to you :3
In case anyone who is reading this want's to start feeding pigeons or ducks, please don't use bread since it can cause health issues in birds. Use bird food or frozen (but thawed) peas instead and conduct your own research.
Seeds and nuts, as well as some dry doggy kibble is surprisingly good for our dinosaur friends. At least corvids and pigeons. They'll even start bringing you gifts. I currently have a murder that has been trained that dollars are very appreciated by me. I do have to dry them out since they put them all into the dog water bowl......
They are an abandoned species. We made them just like dogs, and then abandoned them in the mid 1800s because of a sickness scare that had more to do with fleas than pigeons. We wrote into their instincts to ask us for food, and then just tossed them aside.
I want to vandalize every single sign I see that says that "feeding the pigeons is littering and carrys a $250 fine."
Feed the bird, tuppence a bag,
Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag,
Always makes me misty
This probably isn't out of the ordinary, but I'm not against playing video games that were made for children even though I'm going to turn 30 at the end of the year. I don't always play them but if I try one and it turns out to be good, then I'll play it.
I'm also not against watching shows or movies meant for children either but it's pretty rare that I do.
I try to get around by means other than driving myself in a car.
Also, in this thread: cool ideas
In spring, I like to find puddles on forest roads and trails and dig small ditches and watch the water flow out.
I also do other kinds of forest infrastructure maintenance - trimming branches on narrow trails, clearing fallen trees, and building small bridges over wet spots. Occasionally, I mark hard-to-see trails by tying orange tape to branches along the way.
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I play Animal Crossing.
I'm 46
Watch anime I guess, if people still think it’s only for kids and young adults.
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I watch animated. Just started Justice League for probably the 20th time.
Play Beyblade. I'm in my late 30s.
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