Got told I was "old" 'cause I know the words to a Jim Croce song

Jstas

I was in a Wawa (local inconvenience store chain) waiting in a very long line because for some reason it took 4 people behind the deli counter to make one sammich while the manager rang people up furiously and periodically yelling for help. I felt bad for him.

But being the patient person that I am, I just stood in line and waited and listened to the music on the in-store PA. There was a girl in front of me, couldn't have been older than 19-20 years old. Had nice perfume. A Jim Croce song came on the PA and I started quietly singing the words along. The girl in front of me, after a minute or two, turned to me and said "Gawd! You don't HAVE to be so old!"

I was confuddled and befused! My response was "Bwah...huh?" She said "Just because you're an old geezer with gray hair and stuff doesn't mean you have to act it!" I said "What makes you say that?" She said "Only my DAD knows all the words to this song! It's so lame!"

I was disheartened to say the least and wondered if I really do look that old. I mumbled that I was only 30 and she said "It's ok, you're still kinda cute!" Then the next line opened up and she bolted.

I guess that's one of my first experiences with a generation gap. I was born in '77, she was probably born in '88 or '89. I own a truck that is older than her. But what does she know? Obviously still "just a kid" mentally and running around in a 3 year old BMW that he dad probably bought her with designer clothes and "accessories". I'm just a regular schmuck in a pickup truck to her. Oh, this was in Moorestown, NJ which is a very affluent neighborhood and ranked like a year or two ago as the "Nicest Place To Live in the U.S." or some silly stuff like that. So it was very likely that she was a "rich daddy's little girl".

I guess that was more of a post-**** post. Just an odd experience that I thought someone might be able to relate to.

Phasearray

Im close to where you live born in 777 and have never heard of this Jim Croce. Is this Jim Croce and New JErserian?

ben62670

Waaaaaaaaaaaa

Phasearray

You should have said "I'm 45 and I like em young" and then wink wink at her followed by a couple of pelvic thurst and finally say "wait are you legal?"

Jstas

You've heard of Jim Croce or at least heard him, you just don't realize it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Croce

bobman1235

You'd know him if you heard the songs.

"Bad Bad Leroy Brown"
"You Don't Mess Around with Jim"

Probably more that I can't think of right now.

Phasearray

wow, you're only days older than I am

mhardy6647

I was in college in 1977...

Mike Kozak

I like being old. Well, if you call 45 old, I personally do not think it is. Some comment on if she needed a diaper change would have been appropriate.

Face

I was in diapers in 77. I love working with people who were out of high school by time I was born and telling them how to do their job.

ESavinon

Jstas, you're an old **** .

Jstas

ESAVINON wrote: »

Jstas, you're an old **** .

That must be what stinks so bad around here!

dragon1952

Hey...at least you're still kind of cute

ohskigod

you know, it's funny. I couldnt imagine being a 110 pound woman just busting someone's balls at random in a convenience store. lets say John wasnt the lovable John we know, but a frikkin psychopath that...upon provocation like being called an old ****, decides to crack her in the jaw. granted 98% of people wouldnt do that, but does one want to activly seek out the 2% that might by provoking people at random?

I guess it was my Dad's upbringing to keep a low profile. I dont bother people that I dont need to, and certainly don't insult and bust a complete strangers balls unprovoked either, and I'm a 300+ lb guy that can handle himself god forbid.

best way to avoid being a statistic? shut your trap, and don't insult strangers at random.

maybe I'm just kooky

Strong Bad

ohskigod wrote: »

maybe I'm just kooky

As kooky as kooky gets!

Jstas, you old geezer! If ya make it to Polkfest, I'll bring you a depends! One right from my private stock. :eek:

ESavinon

Jstas wrote: »

That must be what stinks so bad around here!

I'm older than you (born in 69) yet i don't know the lyrics to jim groce .

madmax

Jstas wrote: »

The girl in front of me, after a minute or two, turned to me and said "Gawd! You don't HAVE to be so old!"

She was busting on you because only old guys stand in line and sing along with the music, at least until they wet themselves or break a hip or something.

Jstas

ohskigod wrote: »

you know, it's funny. I couldnt imagine being a 110 pound woman just busting someone's balls at random in a convenience store.

Dude, they're Jersey Girls. Some of the chicks around here are walking around with a bigger set of stones than most guys! Especially if they are a pampered, spoiled, daddy's girl. They think nothing can touch them and if it does, daddy makes it go away. Besides, it did happen in Moorestown, the "safest or nicest or whatever it was place to live". It's a shame Camden, the most dangerous city in the country is less than 15 minutes down Rt 38.

ESavinon

Jstas wrote: »

Dude, they're Jersey Girls. Some of the chicks around here are walking around with a bigger set of stones than most guys! Especially if they are a pampered, spoiled, daddy's girl. They think nothing can touch them and if it does, daddy makes it go away. Besides, it did happen in Moorestown, the "safest or nicest or whatever it was place to live". It's a shame Camden, the most dangerous city in the country is less than 15 minutes down Rt 38.

That's what i love about jersey. Five blocks in any direction and you have a completely different city from the one next to it.

BaggedLancer

haha 30 is definately old.

Danny Tse

Jstas wrote: »

"It's ok, you're still kinda cute!"

Should've ask her out right there and then.

ESAVINON wrote:

I'm older than you (born in 69) yet i don't know the lyrics to jim groce

I'm older still (born in 1967) and I don't know the lyrics to that song.

danger boy

if you've never heard of Jim Croce or one of his songs.. you should be put on a rocket and flown to outter space.. even they have heard of jim Croce.. plain and simple. you may not like his "old guy stuff", but it's really good music.

Face

Jstas, if it makes you feel any better, your posts appear that they've been written by a old curmudgeon.

danger boy

Your response to her should have been.. "you think you're so cool, but you're not!!" so there, punk!

danger boy

Time in a bottle.. just read the lyrics... tell me that ain't a good Jim Croce song. i'm out of here. i got work to do.. and hang out with my old **** friends.

madmax

You could have also responded "Listen punk, back in my day I would have argued with you but its way past time for my nap."
madmax

Ricardo

I turned 18 in '77. Good memories.

BaggedLancer

Ricardo wrote: »

I turned 18 in '77. Good memories.

Was that 1877?

rskarvan

A co-worker was flirting with a Hooters girl. She asked to see his drivers license. Then, she told him that he was the same age as her dad. OUCH!

mrbigbluelight

In situations like that, I'd suggest you whip out "Big Boy" and plop it on the counter, along with the comment, "Oh, yeah ! Does this look old to you ?!"

....when she responds, "Yeah !!!!", you just say, "Yeah, but I got you to look, didn't I .......beeeyitch !".



......than run like hell.


Works every time.






Usually.

obieone

should have slapped her upside the head.....with your c**k!