Being Old Makes You an Asshole?

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young people are asshole
old people are asshole
men are assholes
women are assholes
black people are assholes
white people are assholes

to me, the one thing that makes you an asshole is not admitting the fact that you are. If you justify things you do so you can make someone look like a fool then yes you’re an asshole. If you are not guiding someone who is inexperienced in favor of trashing them at any age you are an asshole.

Age has nothing to do with it now that I’m thinking clearly.

people need to chill and not be so “important”.

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[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]JRT6 wrote:
I go to the YMCA to swim and the old people there are fucking miserable and they live to screw with people. They give my two young daughters a hard time, they get confrontational with my wife and they intimidate the hell out of the YMCA staff to the point that these people are refered to as the “geriatric mafia”.

There’s a sign in the locker room that prohibits nude loitering but right under it is a bench where a bunch of naked old men sit and compare whose balls hang over the end of the bench the farthest. Don’t even get me started on the old fuckers who try to run people down in church parking lots and school zones.

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Are we talking about 60+ year old Senior Citizens?

Someone needs to define the topic better.[/quote]

hahah…actually they are worse…I didn’t have them in mind when I started this thread, but they count as well…

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[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]D Public wrote:
hah that is true…I remember reading something like that before…

The older you get the less you care about what others think about you and you start to care more about how in line your actions are with your morals and what not…as opposed to when you are younger and your peers’ opinions carry a lot of weight for most…

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Not just that. Most people are nowhere near as clever as they all think they are…which means the older you get, it is likely the less tolerance you have for stupid people.[/quote]

This. As we get older we get to see the same shit being said and done over and over by younger people who think that shit is novel.

It is understandable, the perception of things. But there are some younger people (and no so younger ones) who either by nature or premeditation just act stupid or inappropriately. Or, at other times, they latch themselves dramatically into ideologies or concepts of which they just have a superficial understanding.

Now, if we are honest, the contempt we sometimes feels for stupid shit made by younger stupid people is just projection. They kinda reminds us of stupid shit we used to that we now understand was just stupid shit, not the clever things we thought they were.

Going to 41 now, things I hate the most is the general apathy and an unwarranted sense of entitlement I see in younger people (specially at work or customer service.) I’m like, you don’t have to like your job; you just have to do it well for the simple reason that you are getting paid for it. Things like that I don’t tolerate.

I find that as I’ve gotten older, I let slide things personally directed towards me (insults and shit like that.) In that sense, I’ve become more flexible. What I’ve become less flexible is in accepting sloppy work from my peers, specially younger ones.

That’s just my personal take on it. Assholery knows no age.

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I’m 19,Ive had teachers in their late 60s and even 70s, some were really cool and friendly with that hard working guy kinda vibe. Others have been jackasses because they would be real jerks when someone was seriously confused or something.

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[quote]Professor X wrote:

Not just that. Most people are nowhere near as clever as they all think they are…which means the older you get, it is likely the less tolerance you have for stupid people.

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QFT

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Actually the mean people are the older the 60s and older. The 30,40,and a good part of the 50’s pretty much leave people alone. The women in their 50’s seems to be when they start to get to be a real pain in the ass.

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[quote]dianab wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

Not just that. Most people are nowhere near as clever as they all think they are…which means the older you get, it is likely the less tolerance you have for stupid people.

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QFT[/quote]

soooooo

neither of you are that bright then? Unless you two are the definition of perfect and know everything, right?

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[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]dianab wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

Not just that. Most people are nowhere near as clever as they all think they are…which means the older you get, it is likely the less tolerance you have for stupid people.

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QFT[/quote]

soooooo

neither of you are that bright then? Unless you two are the definition of perfect and know everything, right? [/quote]

Case in point…this statement right here was neither original nor clever yet you can guarantee the poster who wrote it thought it was.

Thank you, Ct. Chocula for giving us a visual aid.

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[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]dianab wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

Not just that. Most people are nowhere near as clever as they all think they are…which means the older you get, it is likely the less tolerance you have for stupid people.

[/quote]

QFT[/quote]

soooooo

neither of you are that bright then? Unless you two are the definition of perfect and know everything, right? [/quote]

Case in point…this statement right here was neither original nor clever yet you can guarantee the poster who wrote it thought it was.

Thank you, Ct. Chocula for giving us a visual aid.[/quote]

I want stating anything though Prof. I did not intend for it to come off as anything more than a question. You said as we age we grow. I agree but you’re only 32. How much could you have seen to lose tolerance? Are you saying you’ve seen it all? Its purely a question. I wanted an answer, that’s all. No need to get the crucifix out.

And here you are coming at me with needless disrespect. For what reason? Was that chocula joke meant as a put down or to show the lack of originality you thought you saw it my post?

Regardless of what you think I respect your work here dude. Since 2007 I lurked and read your posts. I’d never try to come at you wrong and I don’t know why you assumed I did. Like I said I just had a question.

sorry you felt the need to hang me.

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I am often reminded that there are two types of knowledge, conceptual and experiential.

Conceptual knowledge comes second hand. It is picked up from TV, classrooms, books, friends, parents, etc. By its very nature, conceptual knowledge is more black or white. It is more arrogant. It assumes too much. Conceptual knowledge breeds false confidence. This is why those that are fairly recently graduated from college experience what the OP is referring to. For example, I have watched thousands of people die on TV. I have read about it in books. I have listened to stories told by others. I have enacted death in video games. Conceptually, I know all about death.

Experiential knowledge is a totally different beast. Experiential knowledge is first hand. It is visceral. It is felt, heard, tasted, smelled. Experiential knowledge involves your whole being. Depending on its magnitude, it can be tattooed on your heart and soul. In short, experiential knowledge is lived. Until you actually experience death first hand, you do not know anything about it. I have seen people die. I have witnessed accidents that cut short a life. I have held the hand of a loved one who had lived long and full, and still grieved for time that would not be. I am fortunate enough to have never found myself in a circumstance where I was forced to take the life of another. I pray that I never do. Even still, I do know fully have experiential knowledge of death. I am not in a hurry to learn that lesson.

I believe this distinction is often at play when someone that is younger is on the receiving end of angry behavior from someone older. For a brief moment, maybe you have exceeded their recommended daily allowance of shit. They probably did not intend to react that way. Unbeknown to either of you before hand, you simply stumbled into an area of conceptual knowledge for you that triggered all the feelings and emotion of an experience for them.

Experiential knowledge is accumulated with age. At 43 years old I am painfully aware of all the things I “knew” and ran my mouth of at 23. Being locked in a room with my earlier self, it would not take long before I was ready to bitch slap the younger “me”. I try to keep this in mind as I spend time with those younger than myself. I also strive to remember this when I am with those much older.

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screw you whippersnappers, I’m going home, and to bed, at 5:30pm, after diner at 4 cuz it’s the early bird special…ahh f you

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[quote]ucallthatbass wrote:
screw you whippersnappers, I’m going home, and to bed, at 5:30pm, after diner at 4 cuz it’s the early bird special…ahh f you[/quote]

hehehe don’t forget the geritol tonight, and a laxative or you’ll be real cranky in the morning…

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Well I guess this all depends on which age group we’re talking about here.

Elderly people…60’s+ can be real fucking assholes some times. I havent encountered to many miserable old women in my time, that had something against me. I consider myself fairly goodlooking and I truely believe that that helps in some situations. As for the men though…besides my uncles and grandfathers, to the rest of you…seriously go fuck yourselves. Thank you for serving in WW2, and Vietnam, And Korea, but seriously fuck off, get off your high horse, just because I’m growing up in the technology age does not make me a moronic pussy.

Who wants an example? EX: I was pulling into the bank like a week ago and yes I was on my phone, but no it was not hindering my driving. There’s 2 enterances to my bank, 1 for drive thru enter/exit and 1 for parking enter/exit. Well at first I thought I was going to do drive through but as I was pulling up to the entrance I saw that it was packed. There wasn’t anyone else behind me on the road so I just put my car in reverse and backed up so I could go through the parking entrance. However, when I did that there was someone coming out of the Drive-thru exit. I was not near them nor did what I do have any effect on them what so ever. So I back up and pull into the parking lot (still talking on my phone) I’m walking towards the bank and I hear someone yell hey, didn’t think it had anything to do with me so I kept walking. I’m about to grab the banks door and this guy grabs my shoulder and tries…I guess spinning me around. well that didn’t work but I did turn towards him. Its some fucking old guy who starts throwing this hissy fit swearing and pointing at me because I went in reverse on a road to get into the bank entrance.

Appearently he was in the car that was coming out of the drive-thru exit. (this parts kinda funny) The guy starts pretending to immitate me on my phone telling me I have no idea what I’m doing and I could of caused an accident because I was on my phone. His acting was pretty funny. But the guys swearing and what not and there are people entering the bank looking at him. Finally about a minute goes buy and I was just like have a nice day and walked into the bank. As I go to fill out my slips I see the guy getting in the car, Im chucklin to myself about the whole situation. I did notice that he had Veteran plates.

So there’s 2 things here. 1 would be that this guy put his hands on me,and also was screaming in public like a lunatic…which isn’t a big deal to me but would be to someone else. And if I had grabbed him and spun him around some dumbass bystander(probably one of those people who were walking into the bank watching the whole thing) would of picked up their celly and called the cops on me. Then I would of gotten arrested, been on the news and lost my career for assaulting an elderly war veteran. And 2 who the fuck is he to determine that my cell phone is influencing my driving. Becasue he can’t drive and talk I’m not supposed to either.

I guess its just old guys in general now that I think about it. I’ve had a lot of situations where I’ve sat back and thought to myself…I could easily just knock this dueschbag wannabe Alpha Male out right now. But I can’t becasue I have a career and future to think about. I truely dislike older men. I’m only 24 and yes I have respect and I understand the whole respect your elders. But there are some guys out there that truly think their tough in their buffer zone(car, cubical, computer) But if we ever went at it, they’d be reminded of what little mice they actually are.

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So I just read over my post, and I don’t want to come off as an immature asshole, like the last part reads… Does anyone understand what I’m getting at though. There are those guys out there that will like drive up next to you in your car and swear and tell you to pull over, and get all road raged out. But like you know that if shit went down that it just wouldn’t end good for them or you.

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In a society that changes constantly, a culture rift splits generations apart and now we view old people as being assholes. Well, maybe they just speak their mind more than we do.

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Ah…the maturity that comes with age can be a double-edged sword. At 40, I’m disgusted by how younger people tend to be so disrespectful to their teachers, parents, and older people in general. On the other hand, older people rarely take the time to mentor a younger person and can be very intolerant. If older and younger collide without mutual respect for one another, friction is probably unavoidable. Personally I have far more young friends than I have friends who are my age or older. I tend to still be very active and energetic for my age, so I value what younger people have to offer. My sixteen year old son and his friends love to hang out with me. I also take it as a compliment when my son says, " You’re not like the other dads…you’re cool." At the same time, when faced with disrespect from a young person I’d say I’m an asshole and then some. My response to younger people all boils down to the situation and not my age.

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My facebook age says I’m 23… lol

The older I get the less I give a shit about what other people think about me.

Conversely, it makes me more afraid that I won’t get every thing done that I want to do.

I am less patient with stupid people or anyone else that I believe is wasting my time.

Time itself becomes more of an investment and less of an unlimited asset.

I have gotten know myself and my motives and can define more clearly what I want.

It’s not that I’ve become more of an asshole, it’s that… ok, I’m an asshole!

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[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]dianab wrote:

[quote]Professor X wrote:

Not just that. Most people are nowhere near as clever as they all think they are…which means the older you get, it is likely the less tolerance you have for stupid people.

[/quote]

QFT[/quote]

soooooo

neither of you are that bright then? Unless you two are the definition of perfect and know everything, right? [/quote]

Case in point…this statement right here was neither original nor clever yet you can guarantee the poster who wrote it thought it was.

Thank you, Ct. Chocula for giving us a visual aid.[/quote]

I want stating anything though Prof. I did not intend for it to come off as anything more than a question. You said as we age we grow. I agree but you’re only 32. How much could you have seen to lose tolerance? Are you saying you’ve seen it all? Its purely a question. I wanted an answer, that’s all. No need to get the crucifix out.

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I save the crucifix for real threats.

Let’s take a look at your questions, shall we?

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neither of you are that bright then?[/quote]

Gee, that’s a tough one seeing as the way you phrased the question could be taken as either a direct insult…or a question asking whether I think I’m bright (even though for some reason you made us a group).

I don’t know…if you read the average youtube comments and think they are your equals, then I feel very sorry for you…and I would expect for that to be pretty average representation of that population seeing as how they can all afford regular internet access on home computers that food stamps don’t pay for just yet.

And here’s the other question:

Hmmm, I wasn’t aware that perfection was necessary to point out average behavior. I am also pretty sure that omniscient knowledge isn’t a requirement either…so what exactly did you expect to hear with questions like this?

Did you really think this through…or are you truly two steps ahead and simply yet again showing what NOT to do?

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[quote]SeanParent wrote:
So I just read over my post, and I don’t want to come off as an immature asshole, like the last part reads… Does anyone understand what I’m getting at though. There are those guys out there that will like drive up next to you in your car and swear and tell you to pull over, and get all road raged out. But like you know that if shit went down that it just wouldn’t end good for them or you.[/quote]

No problems. Actually, I thought you were coming off as an ignorant, immature, douche bag of an asshole, like your whole post reads. Instead, I guess you were just trying to tell everyone how tough you are and how you could whip the shit out of your average elderly war veteran.

Honestly, if you are having enough of these encounters that you can think of them as anything other than a chance oddity, you are an asshole. People are not just singling you out as a victim of their “road rage.”

Again, you’ve had “a lot of situations.” Believe me, at 24 you are the “wannabe” in these situations. They are the ones that have had a career, raised families and put kids through college. They have fought wars and but their lives on the line so that true wannabes like you can enjoy growing up in a “technology age.”

A little advice…
Shut up, man up and grow up.