# Crap!!! How old am I?? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 8, 2000, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835 "2000-01-08T10:00:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/1 "2000-01-08T10:00:00Z")
I used to give my grandmother crap all the time because she would forget how old she was and we’d have to do the math to figure it out from her birthday… well I must be getting up there because the same thing has been happening to me for the last few years. Usually it just takes me a second to figure it out, but scares me that it isn’t instantaneous… So tonight in chat, I was gonna say how long til I turn 30, and I blanked. I couldn’t for the LIFE of me remember if I was 27-turning-28 or 28-turning-29… I had to give my birthday to the good folks in chat and have them figure it out for me ☹ I’m so ashamed. ☹ Btw, I’m almost 28… 02-11-72 * * * – Teeming Millions: [http://fathom.org/teemingmillions](http://fathom.org/teemingmillions) “Meat flaps, yellow!” - DrainBead, naked co-ed Twister chat O p a l C a t [www.opalcat.com](http://www.opalcat.com) ---
**Author:** ![the\_Scarlet\_Pimpernel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f1d935/32.png) [@the\_Scarlet\_Pimpernel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_Scarlet_Pimpernel)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/2 "2000-01-08T17:01:00Z")
Dont feel bad - I do that too, and Im even younger. But then I do _try_ to forget it (I don’ wanna grow up! Won’t! Shan’t! Can’t make me!) I just say Im turning 19…for the seventh year in a row. 😉 * * * It does not matter that we are descended from the apes; the important thing is not to go back. – Richard Wagner ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/3 "2000-01-09T06:11:00Z")
I used to be the same way, Opal. from the age range of about 25-28. Now that I am 29 though, I know exactly when I will be 30. Now , I just have to keep the kids ages correct. * * * so you found a girl who thinks really deep thoughts. what’s so amazing about really deep thoughts? Tori Amos ---
**Author:** ![ChrisCTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@ChrisCTP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisCTP)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/4 "2000-01-09T06:19:00Z")
Worry not, Opie. I still say “twenty”…and then remember that that was a while ago and quickly add “-three.” And I’ve been thinking that my brother was 21 for the last two years…he just turned 21 on 12/28. * * * “Wednesday the 15th - Chris made one of her rare good points today.” _Guanolad_ ---
**Author:** ![Cessandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cessandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cessandra)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/5 "2000-01-08T20:55:00Z")
I never forget how old I am, but I think it’s more because I keep having to prove it to people (ie movie theatres, Rocky managers, bookstore clerks – figure _that_ one out!) But normally, I have one of the worst memories in recorded history. I am pretty sure that once I _look_ older than 21, I’ll have a bit more trouble figuring out how old I _am_. * * * [Cessandra](http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/miscjunk/profile.html) The Power Of Christ: 2000 years and He hasn’t come yet! ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/6 "2000-01-08T21:18:00Z")
I have a hard time remembering how old I am sometimes too… or maybe its just denial… but there are four kids in my family, take off the oldest one and the rest of us are all four years apart… so when im in that senile moment… I calculate… and omg yes yes yes I’m 37… not bad for an old broad eh? * * * We are, each of us angels with only one wing,and we can only fly by embracing one another ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/7 "2000-01-08T21:28:00Z")
Well, until you’re 21 or so people ask your age all the time. But once one looks old enough not to be carded, the question rarely arises; it’s just not as important from day to day as it is for kids. The acceleration of time after one turns 21 (I was just 30 five minutes ago!) contributes to it, too. So yes, it may take me a few seconds to remember how old I am – but as long as I know my phone number and where I live, I’m not too concerned 🙂 Catrandom (37, I think) ---
**Author:** ![Studi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Studi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Studi)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/8 "2000-01-08T22:27:00Z")
Ha ha ha, I mock you all, old people. I’m only 17, AND I can remember _that_. ---
**Author:** ![techchick68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@techchick68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/techchick68)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2000, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/9 "2000-01-08T22:38:00Z")
Hey, I am 31 and proud of it. After my birthday I would occasionally forget that I am no longer 30, but glad to get my 20s behind me! (I am 31, I am 31, I am 31, I am 31, I am 31) (I will not loose my memory, I will not loose my memory, where are my keys?) (I swear, I only wiegh 110 lbs and I really am blonde) (I act 18, feel 18, how can I not be 18?) (give me liberty or give me youth) (Dr. how much for the boob lift? How about the laser surgery under my eyes?) (Hey I like Nintendo, so what if I am in my 30s) (Really, I thought he was older than 18, damn jailbait) ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/10 "2000-01-09T00:26:00Z")
The best part about not remembering how old you are is that then you don’t have to act your age. ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/11 "2000-01-09T00:28:00Z")
Uh oh… am I supposed to act my age? I’m definitely in trouble… and my only role models are all bad * * * We are, each of us angels with only one wing,and we can only fly by embracing one another ---
**Author:** ![Poto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ab992/32.png) [@Poto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poto)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/12 "2000-01-09T03:48:00Z")
I once had a watch that said what year it was, that was helpful. And a different time, without the watch, i forgot on vacation what year ir was. it was 91 or 93, I couldn’t decide which.I was writing a traveler’s check. I was going to ask the cashier what planet this was. Little kids tell you they are 3 and 3/4 or whatever, and then they ask how old are you? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/13 "2000-01-09T03:59:00Z")
I remember when the Dead Sea was only ill. Dr. Watson "Um, no Officer, I didn’t see the sign, nor did I see the signifier . . . " ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_Bowe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/df788c/32.png) [@Doug\_Bowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_Bowe)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/14 "2000-01-09T05:06:00Z")
There you have it. Opal is cool because she was born in February. That’s the month for truely great people to show up on earth. Our two greatest Presidents did it. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/15 "2000-01-09T05:40:00Z")
I’m thirty-two, and don’t you forget it. I never do, but sometimes I have to tell my mom how old she is. BTW, I still get carded once in a while. It used to annoy me until just this past year. Now, it’s kind of flattering. * * * I never could get the hang of Thursdays. - Arthur Dent ---
**Author:** ![Poto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ab992/32.png) [@Poto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poto)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/16 "2000-01-09T12:58:00Z")
I remember getting carded in my thirties. Now, I don’t remember doing anything I could get carded for anymore! I don’t even get out that much… ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/17 "2000-01-09T14:31:00Z")
I’m a week off my twenty…third birthday, and I keep starting to say ‘my 22nd birthday’ before correcting myself. Blah. ## ::Whine:: I can’t be entering my second childhood! I haven’t finished my first yet! _Eschew Obfuscation_ ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/18 "2000-01-09T15:02:00Z")
I have trouble remembering how old I am sometimes, too. I think it’s because I’m at a sort of in-between age, and there’s no real milestones anymore. I’m 32, BTW. The next “event” birthday I’ll be having is when I turn 35. Then I’ll be old enough to run for President. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2000, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/19 "2000-01-09T15:15:00Z")
I can usually get it within a year. If I’m really adrift I just remember a graffiti campaign that somehow got picked up on in my part of the world that resulted in people writing “beatle for President in '88!” all over - mainly in bars (that year I was 35 and constitutionally old enough to hold the office). It’s an easy calculation from there. ---
**Author:** ![Beruang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@Beruang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beruang)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2000, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835/20 "2000-01-10T16:01:00Z")
I’m lucky – born in a year that ends in zero, the math is pretty easy. However, I was never 29, nor am I currently 39. I realized that no one believes you when you give either of these ages. So I spent the year I was really 29 telling people I was 30, and laughing internally at the joke. Then as the real date approached, I found myself sweating the “lost youth” thing. Having made it past that milestone, plus an additional 9 years, relatively unscathed, I started calling myself “40” the moment I turned 39. And it’s been pretty cool. Gives one more of an adult perspective. Life begins at 40, and all that. Eh, you young whipper-snappers wouldn’t understand. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crap-how-old-am-i/12835.md?page=2)