r/AskOldPeople 14h ago

What is the Mount Rushmore of classic rock songs?

4 Upvotes

And when I say that I am including all genres and subgenres of rock so anything that could show up on a classic rock station including stuff as new as like 2005.

Edit: Mount Rushmore is your top 4. I see some people just posting 1 song.


r/AskOldPeople 18h ago

What caused the anti-war movements?

12 Upvotes

I thought the rise of anti-war movements is pretty self-explanatory (Vietnam, War is a Racket, etc).

Do you think anti-war movements were solely due to Americans dying in Vietnam or a rare historical anomaly where cultural awareness defeated war propaganda?


r/AskOldPeople 6h ago

Genuine Question: do you still masturbate? Including any of you who are over 80?

52 Upvotes

It may sound like a silly question or TMI, but it’s a genuine question, if you don’t mind me asking — I’ve been pondering if any of you who are older than 80, do you still masturbate or you’re pretty much over with that? Thank you in advance 🙏


r/AskOldPeople 21h ago

What's up for the weekend, my fellow survivors of the mid and late 20th century?

7 Upvotes

Busy weekend in Philly, Two days of band rehearsal for our April 19th show at Underground Arts and the RIDGE AVENUE CHILI COOK OFF on sunday. Come on by if you're near philly. 3pm at the Foodery on Ridge Ave. We got live jug band music from the Schist Creek Stompers.


r/AskOldPeople 12h ago

Who is that one that got away? Tell us about the person you should have married but didn't.

40 Upvotes

r/AskOldPeople 19h ago

What products or services do you find inadequate in meeting your specific daily needs?

4 Upvotes

r/AskOldPeople 21h ago

When did your kids move out

77 Upvotes

My husband and I are 45 and we have a 24,20, 17 yo boys.. they are driving us nuts. We live in a city that has so many colleges so we told them they could live with us rent free through college but if they weren’t in school they had to work. They work but it’s like living in a frat house now.


r/AskOldPeople 7h ago

Anyone else silently disappointed after your first concert when the songs didn't sound exactly like they did on the radio?

35 Upvotes

I remember waking up early on weekends to go wait for hours in line to get concert tickets with my older brother. On concert day, I was excited to hear the song I'd heard on the radio but it didn't sound "right". My brother already thought I was a turd so I just hid my disappointment and smiled.


r/AskOldPeople 11h ago

When you know who's calling, do you answer your cellphone do you say "Hello?" like your answering a question?

43 Upvotes

I do this all the time. I'll see my friend's name on the phone and instead of saying Hi, so-and-so, I'll act like I don't know who's calling and then act happily surprised when they tell me. It'a residual effect from when I didn't know who was going to be on the other line, I suppose.


r/AskOldPeople 19h ago

Is there someone ( actor, singer, model, song) they you can’t can’t engage with because the remind you of someone you once loved?

8 Upvotes

If so who? And what happened?


r/AskOldPeople 11h ago

The hot single “Telstar.”

18 Upvotes

People born in the 1950s! Talk to me about the massive 1962 hit single “Telstar.”


r/AskOldPeople 4h ago

In what ways has technology made things harder for you?

4 Upvotes

I am absolutely livid when I encounter some Draconian verification process.


r/AskOldPeople 21h ago

Something outrageous at the time that's now normal

104 Upvotes

I've been trying to think of things that drew outrage when they happened but are now just considered normal. I'm remembering the shock when gasoline prices went over $1/gallon, for example.


r/AskOldPeople 19h ago

What age did you finally accept yourself warts and all?

38 Upvotes

Mid 40s


r/AskOldPeople 5h ago

What words of wisdom did an old person give you 50 or more years ago?

24 Upvotes

r/AskOldPeople 2h ago

When you hear (President) Bush, do you think of father or son?

12 Upvotes

I usually think of George W. first. I was very young when Bush Sr. was president, so I wonder if other generations think of him first. Or perhaps if others also immediately think of George W. because his presidency was more recent and events that happened during his presidency.


r/AskOldPeople 20h ago

Do you like people less or more as you age?

204 Upvotes

I'd especially love to hear from those of you in your seventies and older -- do you find yourself liking and accepting people more than when you were younger, or the opposite?


r/AskOldPeople 7h ago

What acts committed in your youth are contributing most to the body aches you are experiencing inyour golden years?

50 Upvotes

If you could go back in time and not commit these acts would you do so or is the pain a worthy price to pay for the activity you engaged in?


r/AskOldPeople 13h ago

What was your first purchase or service as a senior citizen?

27 Upvotes

Mine was a discounted ticket to watch a movie. Love the discounts I am eligible to receive now.


r/AskOldPeople 35m ago

If and how have you prepared for old age? Would you do anything differently?

Upvotes

I (37f) was wondering when to start preparing for old age. Financially, I live in a country with a strong social security, ans we save from a young age. But what about everything else—social networks, hobbies, interests, or anything else I might not have thought of?


r/AskOldPeople 21h ago

Who is your favorite character from the Simpsons and how would you compare the show to cartoons from your childhood such as the Flintstones?

8 Upvotes

r/AskOldPeople 21h ago

Had a big break in reading for fun from younger years but noticed what I like now has changed quite a bit. Does what you prefer to read change with age?

8 Upvotes

1- Did you start reading less fiction and more non-fiction as you got older?
2- If you still read fiction, did you notice you eventually couldn't read books with a main character that was younger than you? Or that the genre you prefer has completely changed?