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December 10, 2003

Age descrimination

So I walk by an "elderly" person who is talking to themself.
I think:
"That person must be senile or something."

I walk by a "young" person who is talking to themself.
I think:
"That person must be on a cell phone with an ear piece."

The times they are a changin'
How's that for thought fodder?

Posted by paul at December 10, 2003 10:59 PM

Comments

It's interesting the generalizations we can make about people without even realizing it. Though I know plenty of young people who walk around merely talking to themselves.

Posted by: Angie at December 10, 2003 12:25 AM

I talk to myself all the time.
*hush you fool, don't tell anyone*
-aww comeon, they are going to find out soon enough-
*yes, but you didn't have to tell them*
-oh shuddup-..

Posted by: Mat at December 10, 2003 09:00 AM

The problem, which I discovered when I was in New York City, is that, with the hands-free phones, it's impossible to determine who is insane and who is annoying.
I talk to myself all the time, though: it's a very effective way of scaring people off.

Posted by: Pat at December 10, 2003 10:09 AM

I must say that I am becoming a more frequent visitor of paul's blog. Keep up the good work!

Posted by: mike at December 10, 2003 12:05 PM

I like Paul's blog, because it is short and sweet.

Posted by: Ochuk at December 10, 2003 02:51 PM

agree.

Posted by: Angie at December 10, 2003 03:28 PM