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Is this what women over 45 look like?

236 replies

AchillesLastStand · 05/09/2022 17:17

I’m turning 44 later this month. Is this what I’ve got to look forward to a year from now. I’m particularly disturbed by the cane.

twitter.com/TerriGerstein/status/1566468151155560449?s=20&t=-uaSEO0164UpCoP4AShtRA

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YesitsBess · 05/09/2022 18:02

Yes I believe it’s like getting your Hogwarts letter. 50 contains a beret, then at 65 SUDDENLY CAT.

(option on terrier)

IrisVersicolor · 05/09/2022 18:03

I mean a bloke in his 20s drew them didn’t he.

Twigletgirl27 · 05/09/2022 18:05

I'm 56 and particularly upset at how ancient the 55-60 lady looks!! 😂😂

Zilla1 · 05/09/2022 18:05

Men's cartoons drawing on a Targaryen aesthetic?
twitter.com/betterme_health/status/1524473345328271360

PyongyangKipperbang · 05/09/2022 18:06

I am 50 soon and I am decrepit. My body is so fucked everything fell out so now I carry my bowels bladder and uterus around in my carpet bag. Oh and my stick and beret is due the day before apparently along with renewal of my ban from all OLD sites as women over 45 are offensive to fat delusional men in their 60's.

CaptainBarbosa · 05/09/2022 18:06

I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry, I'm 32 and I really do resemble 65+ lady clutching my cat 🤣🤣 I even have a fluffy dark blue cardigan that looks like the one she has on 😳😭

Ah well me and my cat are happy!!

gatehouseoffleet · 05/09/2022 18:07

I actually did go to Instagram and I can't find these graphics at all. So either it's a fake or they deleted them pronto!

Iamthewombat · 05/09/2022 18:08

Surtsey · 05/09/2022 17:55

I think Jo Brand looks pretty good in that beret.

I thought Prue Leith but I see where you are coming from

Thanks OP for a great laugh!

TheGreatATuin · 05/09/2022 18:08

That's hilarious!

Jaxhog · 05/09/2022 18:08

OMG. I'm over 65, and just acted as a tour guide round London for 6 miles! I do have a cat though.

TartanGirl1 · 05/09/2022 18:10

I am 45 next month and just heading for for a run, clearly I need to grow old gracefully and get my walking stick...

The 45+ man is hot the woman looks like ancient 🤦🏼‍♀️

Wiccan · 05/09/2022 18:11

So 45-55 I get a beret and basically get to look like Eddie Izzard 😲☹️

Takentomybed · 05/09/2022 18:11

I think i should immediately give up walking in case i suddenly want a beret and mustard gloves

TheClogLady · 05/09/2022 18:11

I’m 46 next month and quite like the look of that cardie.

Zilla1 · 05/09/2022 18:11

Comparing cartoon 65+ man with cartoon 45+ lady might explain why some cartoon users of cartoon OLD try to date 20+ years younger. IRL, presumably non-cartoon men base their decisions on personality rather than age and appearance?

iloveeverykindofcat · 05/09/2022 18:13

Someone tell Serena Williams she has five years.

bloodywhitecat · 05/09/2022 18:13

That Is hilarious! I am 59, I spent most of last week walking along Devon coastal paths pushing a 2 year old in a buggy. Most days I did over 10 miles mostly uphill

goldfinchonthelawn · 05/09/2022 18:15

Fuck. I totally forgot to use a walking stick for years. Or wear a droopy fascinator and Peter Pan collars. I'd better stop doing four bootcamps and power yoga every week to gather my strength for those 38 minute walks.

Hope I don't meet some of the man-toast in my age rage out rippling his meat as I hobble near. My feeble heart won't stand the strain.

Howdoidothisanymore · 05/09/2022 18:17

I actually complained to MyFitnessPal about this ad as they were running it. They responded well and afaik took the ad down.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 05/09/2022 18:20

Where’s the 80 year old whose walk consists of tottering from sofa to gin cupboard and back again?

Bollindger · 05/09/2022 18:20

I am nearing 60 and am told I look 39, people do a double take and look at my face again, a bit over weight and no lines wins each time,

Ryder68 · 05/09/2022 18:21

YesitsBess · 05/09/2022 17:49

Do you think we automatically get the cat issued to us at 65, like a bus pass?

Sadly, I can confirm this is not the case.

YesitsBess · 05/09/2022 18:22

@Ryder68 dammit. Are you sure they have your correct address? I hope your cat hasn’t gotten lost in the post!

Antarcticant · 05/09/2022 18:22

I'd be OK with the perma-cat Grin

Soontobe60 · 05/09/2022 18:23

Blimey! They look at least 75!!!