I sure never foresaw my current shape from when I was that age. ’Course I never managed to wrap my head around the idea of actually being ¼ of a century old either.
The Destiny Hall of Mirrors, aka the House of Horrors! How is that busty cheerleader going to like discovering that in the future she will be buying her bras in a 39 Long!
In mid-1980’s in a friendly kidding session, some of my punster students joked that I my music was old, my jokes were old, and I was old, bald—headed, bow-legged, and overweight At the time I was in my early 40’s and in very good physical shape and they knew that. My reply was to suggest they take a good look at any elderly relative who they most resembled. Then I told them that one day years hence they would look into their mirrors and see that exact face and shape. And there, looking over their shoulders would be me, laughing. I know some of them are seeing and remembering the old guy’s prophecy right now. Payback is awesome. Bwah-ha-ha-haaa!!
that should have been have at 15-16 lol getting so old I cant type, fingers must be good for something….sticking in my ears so I don’t hear the women complain.
FIRST REAL LAUGH OF THE DAY! Hey, kid, if you’re lucky, you won’t have to carry a briefcase; you’ll find other work more gratifying than corporate USA—such as drawing comics!
It’s a rare comic that gets a Snort! and a giggle. I was prematurely bald and out of shape in high school; fifty years later – same. Even weigh the same.
I am a child of the 60’s who is now in his 70’s. What happened to our generation? Where are the protests against the establishment – especially the current establishment? Have we all sold out to “the man?”
Maybe it is the generations in between. I am sure there are some good people (just like Trump believes that there are some good Mexicans), but the generalization is that they are mindless and selfish. They believe what they are told without questioning and love their neighbor only if they can choose WHO their neighbor is and as long as it doesn’t interfere with their being superior to them.
We live in fear of Mexicans, Muslims, gays, Chinese, women who do not “know their place”, the browning of America and even things as trivial as running out of toilet paper. How is it that we still have enough fear left to worry about dying from a disease or the financial turmoil it is causing?
Oh wait, finance is fine, don’t worry about that, the Stock Market is doing well. You should not worry about paying YOUR bills, your government doesn’t worry about paying theirs.
Things were simpler in my day, all I worried about was being nuked out of existence by a multi-megaton Soviet weapon.
Please tell me I am wrong. Where is the voice of reason?
Sorry, Wiley, but we’re always thin and have full heads of hair when we look in the mirrors at that age. And, of course, no actions we take have any long term repercussions.
favm over 4 years ago
Well, if you ever want to earn some money, take a look at your future.
finkd over 4 years ago
Is that Pennywise the clown ?
Concretionist over 4 years ago
I sure never foresaw my current shape from when I was that age. ’Course I never managed to wrap my head around the idea of actually being ¼ of a century old either.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 4 years ago
Run. Run now, and never look back!
mr_sherman Premium Member over 4 years ago
At least he’s practicing social distancing.
stellanova87 over 4 years ago
As long as I don’t see a grave in the mirror, I’m good.
TexTech over 4 years ago
The Destiny Hall of Mirrors, aka the House of Horrors! How is that busty cheerleader going to like discovering that in the future she will be buying her bras in a 39 Long!
GreasyOldTam over 4 years ago
In the third mirror, he’s dead.
Say What? Premium Member over 4 years ago
“OMG, I turned into a voter!”
nosirrom over 4 years ago
I finally got one of those mirrors. It’s in my bathroom.
Well it must be one of those mirrors. Please let it be one of those mirrors. ;-)
michaeljwolff over 4 years ago
And, from further on in line: “Quasi? Aren’t you enjoying the Quackadewwo?”
nikpromo over 4 years ago
A true comment on society; so many of the 60’s radicals wound up wearing suits and ties…..
keenanthelibrarian over 4 years ago
He’s got all that to look forward to …
More Coffee Please! Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’ve never minded growing older, some of my friends never got the chance…
monya_43 over 4 years ago
It rather shocked me when I looked in the mirror and saw my mom. Now I look and see my grandma. Yikes!
sandpiper over 4 years ago
In mid-1980’s in a friendly kidding session, some of my punster students joked that I my music was old, my jokes were old, and I was old, bald—headed, bow-legged, and overweight At the time I was in my early 40’s and in very good physical shape and they knew that. My reply was to suggest they take a good look at any elderly relative who they most resembled. Then I told them that one day years hence they would look into their mirrors and see that exact face and shape. And there, looking over their shoulders would be me, laughing. I know some of them are seeing and remembering the old guy’s prophecy right now. Payback is awesome. Bwah-ha-ha-haaa!!
DerekMacDonald over 4 years ago
I am 65 going on 66, gained 100 lbs, lol. and still have same sex desire as I had at 1, and the same luck with females too ha ha zilch
DerekMacDonald over 4 years ago
that should have been have at 15-16 lol getting so old I cant type, fingers must be good for something….sticking in my ears so I don’t hear the women complain.
Display over 4 years ago
Those mirrors are on the floor, attached to spring loaded boards that come up quickly and smack you very hard right in the face.
saltylife16 over 4 years ago
The people that should be in the mirrow are at their jobs.
1953Baby over 4 years ago
FIRST REAL LAUGH OF THE DAY! Hey, kid, if you’re lucky, you won’t have to carry a briefcase; you’ll find other work more gratifying than corporate USA—such as drawing comics!
walstib Premium Member over 4 years ago
Dorian Gray.
david_42 over 4 years ago
It’s a rare comic that gets a Snort! and a giggle. I was prematurely bald and out of shape in high school; fifty years later – same. Even weigh the same.
ArtieEl over 4 years ago
Three blind mice,Deepest fear.Welcome to the House of Mirr’rs…
dflak over 4 years ago
I am a child of the 60’s who is now in his 70’s. What happened to our generation? Where are the protests against the establishment – especially the current establishment? Have we all sold out to “the man?”
Maybe it is the generations in between. I am sure there are some good people (just like Trump believes that there are some good Mexicans), but the generalization is that they are mindless and selfish. They believe what they are told without questioning and love their neighbor only if they can choose WHO their neighbor is and as long as it doesn’t interfere with their being superior to them.
We live in fear of Mexicans, Muslims, gays, Chinese, women who do not “know their place”, the browning of America and even things as trivial as running out of toilet paper. How is it that we still have enough fear left to worry about dying from a disease or the financial turmoil it is causing?
Oh wait, finance is fine, don’t worry about that, the Stock Market is doing well. You should not worry about paying YOUR bills, your government doesn’t worry about paying theirs.
Things were simpler in my day, all I worried about was being nuked out of existence by a multi-megaton Soviet weapon.
Please tell me I am wrong. Where is the voice of reason?
johndifool over 4 years ago
Hey hey kids, where are you
Nobody tells you what to do, baby
Hey hey kids, shake a leg
Maybe you’re crazy in the head, baby
mourdac Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sorry, Wiley, but we’re always thin and have full heads of hair when we look in the mirrors at that age. And, of course, no actions we take have any long term repercussions.
jessie d. over 4 years ago
Well, if it was good enough for Jerry Rubin………. the fine capitalist that he became. Hey, a guy’s gotta eat and the big “C” is the only game in town.
dandye over 4 years ago
Old saying “if I’d knowed I was going to live this long I woulda took better care of myself”!
SusieB over 4 years ago
Kill me now!
Amra Leo over 4 years ago
Huh. 20 year old me, with long hair and getting stoned all the time, would see 60 year old me, with long hair and getting stoned all the time.
A lot happened in between…
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Growing old is not for the weak or faint hearted.
theotherther1 over 4 years ago
I want to find out if I lose weight.
dot-the-I over 4 years ago
Destined for a broken nose if it’s a simple straight hallway with a mirror on the end wall.
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member over 4 years ago
We are the people our parents warned us about!
mr_sherman Premium Member over 4 years ago
Third mirror: Who’s the fairest of them all? Not you, bucko.
Leslie99 over 4 years ago
Me too
the lost wizard over 4 years ago
Hard to say who’s more disappointed.
claudia.sawyer over 4 years ago
I recall at about 50, looking in the mirror and seeing my mother…
abbynmax over 4 years ago
You know when you’re over hill when your mind makes a promise that your body can’t fill – Little Feat
bakana over 4 years ago
Did that amusement park buy those mirrors from the Circus of Dr Lao?
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/7_Faces_of_Doctor_Lao_.jpg
Dzog3Chen Premium Member over 4 years ago
Four score and seven years ago, I was born.
kipeticolas over 4 years ago
Perfect.
KeithPixton over 4 years ago
They need to focus on these instead of the story-based ones.