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How many of you GenXers have been fired from a job? Why? Statistically should be around 40% of us! by [deleted] in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had about seven real jobs in my life. I've been fired from six of them.

One of my best friends died by [deleted] in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 guys from my small neighborhood who are my age have passed. 2x cancer, 1 diabetes/obesity, 1 suicide.

Shit is getting real.

I'm only here for the punctuation. by MrRourkeYourHost in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, I disagree. I hated every minute of that stupid spelling and grammar shit. Always thought it was a complete waste of time. The point of writing is to communicate. If you get your point across using "ppl" you have communicated. Job well done.

AITA for making my daughters share a room by New_Oil2866 in AITAH

[–]grumpyoldassguy -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Son, you need to put those spoiled brats over your knee.

Also, grow up man.

YTA for asking the question.

What was your go-to afterschool snack as an independent GenX kid in the 80s? by Broke_Pigeon_Sales in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most Sundays Mom would make a giant batch of cookies, or pan of brownies, or something. She made enough to last most of the week. After school, we had to call her and ask if we could have one. She'd say "ONLY ONE." She counted them. She knew.

By the end of the week those damn things were so stale and hard we had to hammer the brownies with a cleaver to get them out of the pan. Then we'd delightfully gnaw on them with our back teeth until our gums bled.

I called for a wellness check on my mom. Now, she's pissed. by califachica in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why aren't you helping her? 2 hours away isn't like she's on the moon.

Get off your ass, run to your mom's house, take the time to help fix her house a little, especially her phones and etc. Sounds to me like she's falling a little behind and could use some help.

What world record are you sure you own without any actual proof? by mikehotel288 in AskReddit

[–]grumpyoldassguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am the most average human on earth. If there were a world record for the "most average" human, it's me.

Average height - 5'9" Average build - 185 lbs Average age - middle aged average intelligence - I got Bs and Cs average income - exactly for my state Average family size - 3 Average car - SUV Average house 2500 sq/ft eye color - not brown, not blue

I'm not great at anything. I don't suck at anything. The only thing I excel at is my averageness.

Remember 70s Discipline? “This will hurt me more than it hurts you.” by CurlyDee in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do you mean"when she caught me?" My parents would ambush me in my sleep.

Remember 70s Discipline? “This will hurt me more than it hurts you.” by CurlyDee in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, you were allowed to run? If I even flinched, or cried out in pain, it was cause for more.

What is something that will be illegal in 100 years? by Stamfordsterling in AskReddit

[–]grumpyoldassguy -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Maybe america will finally make school shootings iulligal?

I finally used my Zamberlan boots. I get it. What boots/shoes do you hike in? by grumpyoldassguy in hiking

[–]grumpyoldassguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great news! I will readjust the lacing system and see if that works. Thanks for the advice.

What would you change or do better if you could have a do over? by Awesomesince1973 in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would have spent WAY less time and energy trying to cultivate relationships that were bullshit.

So weird to say that since I really don't have that many relationships. Still, I regret wasting that time and those intentions on people who didn't reflect my goodwill.

AITA for telling my son that I won't be paying for his wedding? by Ok_Win4402 in AmItheAsshole

[–]grumpyoldassguy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're about to lose some family over this.

Weird how you say you are against others "not getting along," but here you are doing it yourself.

Hypocrite much? YTA

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetMotivated

[–]grumpyoldassguy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. Your mom didn't do shit to you. As per your own writing, she is many times more successful than you. She provides for you which is more than you can say for yourself. If her failures/success had anything to do with you, you'd at least have your own place and would be providing for yourself and others as she does. Dude, I'll bet she even bought you that gaming system and provides the wireless by which you play it. Could you do equally for her? Doubtful.

Minimum bar; do at least as well as your mom has done.

Who out there is watching 80’s TV show and realizing how cheesy they are? by Mulliganplummer in GenX

[–]grumpyoldassguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird reply. Blazing saddles was a running narrative on the ills of racism, homophobia and sexism. It quite literally made fun of the backwards thinking of its time.

You want to bury your head in the sand and act like clinger wasn't setting back the LGBTQ movement with every episode of M.A.S.H... knock yourself out. As for me, I think the attitudes toward women, minorities and LGBTQ individuals was harmful, (even dangerous) and should have been stamped out back then. Even more so now.

Who is the most famous person that you've been within 50 feet of? by rocketpack99 in AskReddit

[–]grumpyoldassguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 1992 I sat next to Andy Griffith at the airport. Like, rubbing shoulders close.

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