User's Ages.

[Bob Miller]

Yep, that terminology ranks right up there with "Geezer" and other derogatory terms popular in the last century to describe individuals of a certain age and/or ability and, in 2015, many find them as offensive as the waiter/waitress who addresses customers of a certain age as "You Kids", in hopes of improving their tips.

Although the results of the last "Age" poll were never posted, I don't see any unexpected information. Basically, 85% of the group is over 50, and 60% is over 60, which, except for occasional grandchildren, pretty much rules out the need for including Bounce Houses and Pony Rides at FGRV events.

In short, we are "branding" ourselves to many as being the to-remained-unnamed group in a 1969 western movie starring Walter Bernnan, Chill Wills and Andy Devine.

To counter O-T-D, the phrase "70 is the new 50" fits well.

[Paul O.]

This survey does need one or two more bins on the old age end. Why should all those "older than dirt" be lumped together? Those of us just over 70 are very different from those over 80 (much older than dirt) and those over 90 (really much older than dirt), regardless of how many of us are still around. Those who complain about the aphorisms, lighten up, please.

And, as far statistics go, the plot should have the shape of normal distribution - the bell curve more or less, but it does not. The old end is distorted.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by Paul O.

The old end is distorted.

which old end? Raz

[Bob Miller]

I don't see any"Aphorisms" being used in this thread at all.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphorism


But a lot of euphemisms seem abound when referring those in certain age groups.
i.e. Kids, Geezers, older than dirt etc.... None of which do I appreciate. When a group of individuals are reduced to euphanisms they are, in turn, marginalized.


This is not at all different than the father that, just this past week, objected to his son , who is serving in the military, being referred to as "Boots on the Ground".


And the other point I make is that there are many reasons why the age group on this site will never be represented by a typical bell curve distribution. Our interests, to site another euphemism, are "Age Appropriate". LOL

[MyronL]

Sometimes I feel older than Abe's dog. Then better half barks marching orders and I'm over it.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Bob Miller

Yep, that terminology ranks right up there with "Geezer" and other derogatory terms popular in the last century to describe individuals of a certain age and/or ability and, in 2015, many find them as offensive as the waiter/waitress who addresses customers of a certain age as "You Kids", in hopes of improving their tips.

The only way a term like that could possibly be derogatory, is if that was the intent of the person using it. "Older that dirt" and "Geezer" are expressions I here elderly folks use, way more than young ones, and almost always said light heartedly.

[Donna D.]

I'm a Geezer and dang proud of it... now give me my dang discount!

I see the Geezer group is ahead. Go US!

[Paul O.]

We once stopped to buy lunch at a small place by the side of the road somewhere down south. After I paid the cashier for our wonderful pulled pork sandwiches and we were walking out, I said to my dear wife: "Did you notice she called me 'hon'?" She just looked at me and smiled. I did not mind it one bit!

[Bob Miller]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

The only way a term like that could possibly be derogatory, is if that was the intent of the person using it. "Older that dirt" and "Geezer" are expressions I here elderly folks use, way more than young ones, and almost always said light heartedly.

Down here in the lower provinces, I seldom heard them being used publicly except in a derogatory manner, as in "Who's the old Geezer over there" and "That guys older than dirt, what's he doing here". Private discussions, between individuals, is somewhat different.

When those terms are used in general discussion, and on a public forum, it provide license for others as well. It also serves to further brand our membership group in a ageist manner.

[Jim Bennett]

Whatever. I am going with the light-hearted, have fun with it approach. It is just my nature to be happy and have fun. Not a geezer yet, and almost well over 10 years younger than dirt.

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I'm a Geezer and dang proud of it... now give me my dang discount!

I see the Geezer group is ahead. Go US!

Way to wear your pride, Donna.

[Donna D.]

Oh poo, reminds me of friends who wouldn't join AARP when they turned 50 y/o because they didn't want anyone to know they were that old. Get over it and be grateful. Plenty of folks will NEVER age and would trade places with a Geezer in a short minute.


Now... about that discount

[Pam Garlow]

I'm in aarp, but I'm not in the 'free Mickee-dee discount or free coffee' group yet.
pooh is right!

[David Tilston]

Until this year, I was in the under 50 group. Turning 50 seemed less traumatic then how I remember turning 40 was.

None of us is getting any younger.

[Bob Miller]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

The only way a term like that could possibly be derogatory, is if that was the intent of the person using it. "Older that dirt" and "Geezer" are expressions I here elderly folks use, way more than young ones, and almost always said light heartedly.

Here you go: geezer: definition of geezer in Oxford dictionary (American English) (US)
Emphasis Added.....


geezer
See definition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Syllabification: gee·zer
Pronunciation: /ˈɡēzər/

Definition of geezer in English:

noun

North American informal, derogatory An old man.Example sentences

• Where Jim was a lean, flexible, athletic type, this old man before me was an enormous old geezer who would've had the good sense to glue his fat lips shut every morning.
• They fool everyone into believing they're all powerful, but then you get up close and peel back the curtain, and it's just some old geezer with a few levers sticking out of the control panel.
• I'm willing to bet it belonged to some old geezer.
• Get more examples

Origin

Late 19th century: representing a dialect pronunciation of earlier guiser 'mummer'.

[Glenn Baglo]

Found this in the link:
What do you find interesting about this word or phrase?

Nothing.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Bob Miller

Here you go: geezer: definition of geezer in Oxford dictionary (American English) (US)

Well shoot, I guess I'm left out as I'll never be an old man

[james kent]

Proud to be GEEZER
In the morning when I awake I hang pieces of glass in front of my eyes the better to see you. I stick tiny radio receivers in my ears the better to hear what you say. Then stuff a couple of appliances in my mouth the better to chew my food and before I go outside I cover my head to shade the top where I used to have hair to do the same job. With my morning coffee I take one For cholesterol, one for heart two for the arthritis and something else because the doc says I must. For better balance I now carry a stout rod.
......and I'm doing better than a lot of others in their late seventies and more....
I read about my old school buddies in the obits and cherish my grand kids more.

Life is fantastic and I look forward to tomorrow. Hope you do too.
Jim


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[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by james kent

Proud to be GEEZER....

You sound like some kind of bionic superhero, Jim. Loved your story.

[Glenn Baglo]

James,

Exactly.

baglo

[floyd]

Originally Posted by Bob Miller

Down here in the lower provinces, I seldom heard them being used publicly except in a derogatory manner, as in "Who's the old Geezer over there" and "That guys older than dirt, what's he doing here". Private discussions, between individuals, is somewhat different.

When those terms are used in general discussion, and on a public forum, it provide license for others as well. It also serves to further brand our membership group in a ageist manner.

AHA!! So California isn't a state after all??!!