I’m proud of my age—I’ve earned every year. But parts grow old on my 79 y/o body. Some will get replaced (hip for sure, maybe knees), some will just falter and quit altogether. But up in my mind, where I really live, I’m still 35!
I photocopied this one and edited it with tippex and a pen back when it first came out for a friends 30th birthday, he was constantly a glass half empty or even ‘what glass?’ kind of guy. Then 10 years later I edited it in Paint – remember that? It’s still there – for his 40th. His pessimism got worse, and after the Brexit vote he was convinced we would be scavenging in the ruins of the UK for rats to eat and living on EU food aid. So he fled to New Zealand, which has now lurched to the Right, though socially it has always been a decade or 2 behind the civilised nations.
I’m mid fiftees, but have been roofing for thirty years. I always tell people that roofing years is like dog years on your body. I definitely feel older than my age. Can hardly move anymore. You know … it’s ruff!
Berke Breathed was in his 20s to early 30s when he drew Bloom County back in the 80s, so he might have had a different idea of what’s considered “old” then.
Soon after my husband turned 50 he ended up in the hospital and almost died. Fast forward a couple of years when it was announced that it was the 50th anniversary of one of our daughters’ favorite children’s books. Our girl looked at the book & said, “Now that it’s 50, is it going to fall apart?”
I ran marathons in my late 30s and a half marathon at age 49. My brother ran several marathons in his 50s. Even in my mid 60s I really don’t feel ‘old’ yet.
Actually, all of your organs are replaced during your lifetime. Some as short as a few days, others up to 70 years. It’s just that the copying process isn’t 100% efficient.
Perhaps tellingly, it appears that most of the brain doesn’t regenerate.
The warranty ran out six years ago. But at 71, everything still works. Admittedly it may take some extra effort and care to avoid popping a joint or yanking a muscle too fast.
Imagine 12 months ago
I hope he got the extended warranty.
maureenmck Premium Member 12 months ago
If only I still had my 40 year old body!
LeslieBark 12 months ago
I’m proud of my age—I’ve earned every year. But parts grow old on my 79 y/o body. Some will get replaced (hip for sure, maybe knees), some will just falter and quit altogether. But up in my mind, where I really live, I’m still 35!
robertthomasson Premium Member 12 months ago
I photocopied this one and edited it with tippex and a pen back when it first came out for a friends 30th birthday, he was constantly a glass half empty or even ‘what glass?’ kind of guy. Then 10 years later I edited it in Paint – remember that? It’s still there – for his 40th. His pessimism got worse, and after the Brexit vote he was convinced we would be scavenging in the ruins of the UK for rats to eat and living on EU food aid. So he fled to New Zealand, which has now lurched to the Right, though socially it has always been a decade or 2 behind the civilised nations.
VictoryRider 12 months ago
I’m mid fiftees, but have been roofing for thirty years. I always tell people that roofing years is like dog years on your body. I definitely feel older than my age. Can hardly move anymore. You know … it’s ruff!
hariseldon59 12 months ago
Berke Breathed was in his 20s to early 30s when he drew Bloom County back in the 80s, so he might have had a different idea of what’s considered “old” then.
Wren Fahel 12 months ago
Soon after my husband turned 50 he ended up in the hospital and almost died. Fast forward a couple of years when it was announced that it was the 50th anniversary of one of our daughters’ favorite children’s books. Our girl looked at the book & said, “Now that it’s 50, is it going to fall apart?”
cathluk 12 months ago
I have a whole new appreciation for this one now that I’m over 50.
hariseldon59 12 months ago
I ran marathons in my late 30s and a half marathon at age 49. My brother ran several marathons in his 50s. Even in my mid 60s I really don’t feel ‘old’ yet.
Bob Blumenfeld 12 months ago
In that second frame Dad actually looks like a real human being. Did Berk draw this around a significant birthday of his own?
johnec 12 months ago
The day you stop “jostling your bed” is the day you start to truly die.
Keep jostling. Jostle alone if you must, but I hope most of you have eager jostling partners!
Eric S 12 months ago
50…
Ionizer 12 months ago
Actually, all of your organs are replaced during your lifetime. Some as short as a few days, others up to 70 years. It’s just that the copying process isn’t 100% efficient.
Perhaps tellingly, it appears that most of the brain doesn’t regenerate.
monya_43 12 months ago
Today is the youngest we’ll ever be. So make the most of it, be happy, and enjoy it.
eddi-TBH 12 months ago
The warranty ran out six years ago. But at 71, everything still works. Admittedly it may take some extra effort and care to avoid popping a joint or yanking a muscle too fast.
Sisyphos 12 months ago
Hang on, Tom Binkley! Your son Michael (a.k.a. Young Binkley) will not be the death of you, I think….