The Gen X Thread: Older, Fatter, Still Alienated

[Dr. Medulla]

There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.

I count the album that's from as one of the best of all time. Hard to top.

While I'm mainly a singles fan of the Cure—at one time I was into their mopey stuff, now I only enjoy their pop side—that's my favourite album of theirs.

[matedog]

There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.

I've always enjoyed that one. Those mid 80's singles are the epitome of "tasty."

[Dr. Medulla]

There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.

I've always enjoyed that one. Those mid 80's singles are the epitome of "tasty."

This is why you're much preferable to Heston.

[Kory]

There are a handful of songs that have the capacity to cause time travel. I am instantly sixteen when I hear this—it's unavoidable; I am incapable of listening to it in the present or at any other age—yet, thankfully, I'm a much happier version of sixteen when it's playing. The first fifteen seconds signal so much fun.

I've always enjoyed that one. Those mid 80's singles are the epitome of "tasty."

This is why you're much preferable to Heston.

I quite enjoy the Japanese Whispers EP, too. The songs are a little less developed than this, but I like their mood.

[Dr. Medulla]

I quite enjoy the Japanese Whispers EP, too. The songs are a little less developed than this, but I like their mood.

Maybe it's a case of overexposure, but I prefer the non-singles on that disc (mind you, I've never liked "The Walk").

[Kory]

I quite enjoy the Japanese Whispers EP, too. The songs are a little less developed than this, but I like their mood.

Maybe it's a case of overexposure, but I prefer the non-singles on that disc (mind you, I've never liked "The Walk").

I agree (not about "The Walk"), but I do like how the verses transition to chorus in "Let's Go To Bed."

[Dr. Medulla]

I quite enjoy the Japanese Whispers EP, too. The songs are a little less developed than this, but I like their mood.

Maybe it's a case of overexposure, but I prefer the non-singles on that disc (mind you, I've never liked "The Walk").

I agree (not about "The Walk"), but I do like how the verses transition to chorus in "Let's Go To Bed."

Yup, I agree.

[revbob]

I think that's the 2ND or 3rd Cure song Ive knowingly heard. It ain't bad but I don't know if I could take more than a few in one sitting. It's like a piece of cake it's good but really sweet so i may remove some of the frosting.

[Dr. Medulla]

I think that's the 2ND or 3rd Cure song Ive knowingly heard. It ain't bad but I don't know if I could take more than a few in one sitting. It's like a piece of cake it's good but really sweet so i may remove some of the frosting.

That's a fair assessment, I think, given that you're not a pop fan.

[Dr. Medulla]

I think I'm officially Old. I had to go to a pharmacy this morning to stock up on vitamins and get some tiger balm for my back (I had almost recovered from the strain on Christmas Day, but shovelling a dump of snow we got a few days ago fucked it up again). I had over $60 worth of stuff and the woman at the till asked me if I was over 55, for a 20% discount. I laughed and said I'm still a few years off, but she said it was a tease to ask me and then not give me the discount, so, yay, my first senior citizen discount!

[JennyB]

I think I'm officially Old. I had to go to a pharmacy this morning to stock up on vitamins and get some tiger balm for my back (I had almost recovered from the strain on Christmas Day, but shovelling a dump of snow we got a few days ago fucked it up again). I had over $60 worth of stuff and the woman at the till asked me if I was over 55, for a 20% discount. I laughed and said I'm still a few years off, but she said it was a tease to ask me and then not give me the discount, so, yay, my first senior citizen discount!

Yay? For the record, I don't think you look 55.

I have a cadre of facebook friends who sell MLM skincare products and claim to constantly be carded because their bullshit product makes them look 20. No, idiot, most places are required to card anyone under the age of 93.

[Dr. Medulla]

I think I'm officially Old. I had to go to a pharmacy this morning to stock up on vitamins and get some tiger balm for my back (I had almost recovered from the strain on Christmas Day, but shovelling a dump of snow we got a few days ago fucked it up again). I had over $60 worth of stuff and the woman at the till asked me if I was over 55, for a 20% discount. I laughed and said I'm still a few years off, but she said it was a tease to ask me and then not give me the discount, so, yay, my first senior citizen discount!

Yay? For the record, I don't think you look 55.

That's what the missuz said when I told her. Not that it bothers me one way or another. That I dress immaturely makes me look younger, but not in a respectable way. Side note: After my first class on Monday, a student asked to take a picture of the t-shirt I was wearing.

I have a cadre of facebook friends who sell MLM skincare products and claim to constantly be carded because their bullshit product makes them look 20. No, idiot, most places are required to card anyone under the age of 93.

We take our comfort where we can find it.

edit: Additional side note: Holy crap but tiger balm penetrates the muscles. Definitely worth smelling like I'm wearing a cinnamon cologne.

[101Walterton]

You know you are getting old when the injuries you used to get from playing sports you now get from doing fuck all and for no apparent reason.

[Kory]

You know you are getting old when the injuries you used to get from playing sports you now get from doing fuck all and for no apparent reason.

You may have read my post a few months back about throwing my neck out while washing my hair.

[101Walterton]

You know you are getting old when the injuries you used to get from playing sports you now get from doing fuck all and for no apparent reason.

You may have read my post a few months back about throwing my neck out while washing my hair.

I thought that was a euphemism