What's Annoying About Old People

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The 6 Most Annoying Things About Old People



Let me just preface all this by saying there are several old people I know that I’m quite fond of in the same way that there are several middle-aged people I like and one or two teenagers I like and even some kids that I don’t mind being around. But, as a general group, old people are very annoying.
I do realize that it won’t be long before I’m old and annoying – by heck, some people already think I’m old and annoying – so I should be more compassionate and respect my elders and everything. And, please understand that I’m almost always superficially kind to old people no matter how annoying they’re being.

  1. You can’t tell the elderly anything. By virtue of having lived forever, they know it all, and have solidly immutable, and often completely bat-shit carzy opinions on absolutely everything. (They’re kind of like teenagers that way.) The other day one of my neighbours was waiting for the #148 bus at Billings Bridge. With scheduling still all messed up there wasn’t going to be a #148 for at least 3 ½ more hours. I told him this and pointed to the large, revised schedule posted in front of him, but he wouldn’t believe me. Along with the posted schedule, the interim schedule has been advertised in every possible format for weeks. The normal time for the #148 to have come was long gone. But he knew what he knew. I suggested he take the other bus with me so he’d get home before dark, but he refused telling me I was totally wrong. Fine, rot in the bus shelter old man. (I didn’t say this out loud. See how kind I can be?)
  2. Old people should not be allowed to shop for their own groceries. They can’t reach anything, they can’t read the ingredient lists, they don’t understand why there are no price tags on anything anymore and they take forever in the check-out lines. They only buy 3 items at a time because that’s all they can carry, but it takes them a good half hour to discuss each item’s price with the cashier; search for their wallet; search for the money in their wallet like it’s the first time they’ve ever used the thing; count out change to the penny (usually getting it wrong the first 3 or 4 times, thus having to start all over); and then putting everything back to where it belongs (very slowly) and looking through their grocery bag to make sure they have everything, all whilst standing in front of the cashier so she can’t carry on with the next person.
  3. Old people and cars are a lethal combination. It always scares the crap out of me to see some doddering old couple shuffle their way to a parking lot and spend much of what’s left of their precious time on earth trying to remember where they left their giant boat of a car. Then they do the endless, fumbling search for their keys. Then it takes them ever so long to get the key into the lock. They always, but always have some tiny item to put into the trunk, too, so they have to go through the whole procedure with 2 locks. By the time they finally get themselves actually into the car, several small Slavic countries have changed names at least twice. Now these people are on the road! Cruising along at 20 kmp. Running into posts and kids (Never into other old people, funnily enough). Oblivious to red lights, stop signs, yield signs and cross-walks.
  4. Old people think that just because they’re old they’re automatically interesting. So they tell you their 5 stories over and over and over again every time they see you. And none of the stories are the least bit interesting. Probably, they’ve done some interesting stuff in their lives. They couldn’t have only done 5 things in 80 years, now could they have? But, it seems they’ve conveniently forgotten all the good stuff. My theory is because the good stuff doesn’t fit in with their image of themselves as the upholders of righteousness and moral fibre.
  5. Old people are always on the lookout for some misdemeanor to bring to the attention of the authorities. They’re forever calling the police on stuff like kids not walking on the side of the road facing traffic. Or alerting the postmaster general when their mail is delayed by more than 10 minutes. Or complaining to the condo board because they can’t sleep because someone’s cat is purring too loudly. And those who have computers only get them so they can call the help desk every day to complain about how the machine isn’t doing what they want it to. They only go to restaurants because they’re always guaranteed a rich minefield of complainables in restaurants.
  6. The elderly are rude. There, I’ve said it. So sue me. Old people pretend not to understand the concept of taking turns. They blithely jump queues on buses or in stores. They interrupt cashiers or restaurant servers who are busy with someone else, and demand to have their problem seen to immediately. They push and poke and prod people with all their sticks and carts and wheelie thingies. And they get away with it all because who’s going to call out some old person? Kids, that’s who. Once when my daughter was little, we were waiting in line for something and some old lady shoved my daughter to the ground in an effort to get in line in front of us. My daughter, very indignantly yelled, “HEY! That old lady pushed me down!” Everyone glared at the woman. In your face you old bat. No, I didn’t say that out loud either.
Despite it all, I enjoy having old people around. They make me feel young and sprightly and superior. And that’s something no amount of money can buy.



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#5 is so FUNNY. I have known several older people with that trait...it made me laugh.
The rest of the list...I have known some that have them all and some that only have a couple.
One that should be added to the list along with the shopping...is Old people should have a responsible individual check all of their food supply for EXPIRATION DATES. My Grandmother used to have things in her fridge that were growing mold that I would have to persuade her to throw it out! Some sort of post traumatic stress from the times of the Depression (I guess).
 
They really do push and shove in the bus queues, like it's an automatic "Hey, I'm old, I need the first seat". Here there are signs all over buses saying to give up or reserve your seat for pregnant women/disabled/old fart people, what's the big hurry to get on a bus? They'll get on and someone will give up their seat anyway. An old fart who can push and shove to the extent it bowls over little girls, well it certainly looks like they won't need a seat reserved for them, they're so tough, I'm sure they can stand up.
But hey, I'm nice anyway, I let them go first, some of them let me go first too.
 
Just because they're old doesn't automatically mean they should be respected. you can be old and still be a dickhead. i also think from experience when people get a certain age they should have to retake drivers tests.
 
Old to me is like....over 60 and they have white hair.

But yeah it's subjective in the context of what you are talking about. Like a 36 year old football player would be considered old for that sport.

The elderly are rude.
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Last week I was waiting for the bus, it came and the 4 old people behind me walked round the side and got on first, no consideration whatsoever for me, who had been waiting there longer.

On the bus seat thing. I was on a bus once and a young girl got on with (I presume) her kid in a trolley, and basically there's this area of the bus with pull down seats where the trolley's generally go and the mum's sit next to it. However some old people were sat there, so she gets on, has a look there, and they weren't moving. Obviously she is too polite to say anything so she has to struggle getting the kid out of the trolley, put it in the carry thing and carry the kid to another seat. I take great delight in sitting in the lower reaches of the bus, but I will always give it up for a disabled person or a Mother who needs the seat more, not for old people though. You have an entitlement to a seat on the bus, it doesn't say what seat. You shithead.
 
A few months ago, a relative of mine who was visiting was helping an elderly lady put her groceries in her cart.

She says " Oh, that's so kind of you etc....."

"Oh, I'm used to it." he says, in the most frank way." I live in Florida" :24:
 
Springsteen said:
Old to me is like....over 60 and they have white hair.

But yeah it's subjective in the context of what you are talking about. Like a 36 year old football player would be considered old for that sport.



Last week I was waiting for the bus, it came and the 4 old people behind me walked round the side and got on first, no consideration whatsoever for me, who had been waiting there longer.

On the bus seat thing. I was on a bus once and a young girl got on with (I presume) her kid in a trolley, and basically there's this area of the bus with pull down seats where the trolley's generally go and the mum's sit next to it. However some old people were sat there, so she gets on, has a look there, and they weren't moving. Obviously she is too polite to say anything so she has to struggle getting the kid out of the trolley, put it in the carry thing and carry the kid to another seat. I take great delight in sitting in the lower reaches of the bus, but I will always give it up for a disabled person or a Mother who needs the seat more, not for old people though. You have an entitlement to a seat on the bus, it doesn't say what seat. You shithead.
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You need to use your mod powers on them.
 
Actually.....That's a great idea. Basically there's this email I got a few weeks ago bugging me to do this computer class for old people. I should do this, get them to join OTz, and infract them for some reason. Then fleece them out of $120 to join THE BOARD~
 
Never, never, never visit Floriduh in the winter. We are overrun w/Seniors. All year long actually. But in winter we triple our population of them.

A good portion of them can be found in the morning rush-hour traffic, driving in the left-hand lane (passing lane) at least 10 miles below the posted speed limit w/their blinkers on. Leaving me to wonder how the heck they made it down here in once piece in the first place?

When they are not clogging traffic, they like to spend their time in stores. Going slowly up and down the aisles complaining about how things down here are not done like they are Up North.

Some of those that live here full-time can be heard complaining about how their property taxes should not be going to public schools as they have no children and live in Over-55 Communities.

I could go on and on......... I will give them props. I learned to drive in Pinellas County. Being surrounded by BlueHairs trying to kill me ensured I would learn how to drive quickly and safely to my destination of choice. I have been run off the road a couple of times by tiny little women who can barely manage to peek above their steering wheels trying to get to the mall. Thankfully I had an El Camino quite capable of jumping curbs if needed to get the FUCK out of the way.
 
Truly very interesting facts about old people :p

1) this is a characteristic of them in correlation to being very resistant to change :(
3) it's true especially if they insist on driving even if it's not safe for them and other motorists anymore. I think it depends on location/ State as when i was in IL, they were not as strict as to the driving laws for older people compared to Cali. I see more older people driving in freeways/highways in IL over Cali ( dangerous senior drivers that is ) The latter every so often ( 3 months- if I am not mistaken they have to do another test drive when they've reached a certain older age bracket esp with deteriorating sight, hearing etc ) I know they moan about it but as I heard from a DMV employee one time explain to them- they are just keeping the roads safe for everyone and they have to abide ;)

I guess though given that I've dealt with older/senior people when i used to do home visits as part of my job- that with spending time with them and listening to them, despite that others are annoying and arrogant sometimes, not all of them are :D I just tend to ignore the annoying ones. I've met some sweet ones, generous, kind hearted and really i agree they love to tell their stories but remind them by not being mean and they would apprecciate that really ( they are old so of course they forget) When given a chance, one can learn loads of info from them especially their experiences in life.....that's just my experience of course ;)
 
Kyle B said:
A few months ago, a relative of mine who was visiting was helping an elderly lady put her groceries in her cart.

She says " Oh, that's so kind of you etc....."

"Oh, I'm used to it." he says, in the most frank way." I live in Florida" :24:
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This reminds me of our visit to Florida :D I am amazed at younger residents of Florida as they are able to cope and have so much patience for older people. Kudos to OTz members living out there :clap

When we were looking for other States to move to from IL, we visited Florida. I don't think i can keep with that very slow pace....I guess the younger Florida people learned to adapt by helping the senior citizens instead of waiting for them to get done as it will take like forever if you let them get done on their own ;)
 
MoonOwl said:
Never, never, never visit Floriduh in the winter. We are overrun w/Seniors. All year long actually. But in winter we triple our population of them.

A good portion of them can be found in the morning rush-hour traffic, driving in the left-hand lane (passing lane) at least 10 miles below the posted speed limit w/their blinkers on. Leaving me to wonder how the heck they made it down here in once piece in the first place?

When they are not clogging traffic, they like to spend their time in stores. Going slowly up and down the aisles complaining about how things down here are not done like they are Up North.

Some of those that live here full-time can be heard complaining about how their property taxes should not be going to public schools as they have no children and live in Over-55 Communities.

I could go on and on......... I will give them props. I learned to drive in Pinellas County. Being surrounded by BlueHairs trying to kill me ensured I would learn how to drive quickly and safely to my destination of choice. I have been run off the road a couple of times by tiny little women who can barely manage to peek above their steering wheels trying to get to the mall. Thankfully I had an El Camino quite capable of jumping curbs if needed to get the FUCK out of the way.
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How funny. We probably see the same people, just in different seasons. In the summer, we see more Florida plates than NY. :24:

And then I have to deal with " Spring Hill is so much nicer than [insert my town]" blah blah blah

Edit: This isn't just old people but floriduhians in general. lol
 
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Number 2 needs something added to it. Old people also should not be allowed to own credit or debit cards. For as bad as they are with their paper money, they are so much worse with the card. It's this eternal wait while they peer OVER their glasses trying to read the screen, that says the same thing every time. And I swear they have to read the whole list of options. And they don't GET how it works. It drives me crazy. haha
 
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