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Journal by Em Emalb on Tuesday July 13, 2004 @12:50PM

How old are you?

Let's try to get as many people to respond as we can. I'm sure there's a median age in here somewhere.

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23. (Score:2)

by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:

I'm guessing the median age 'round here is 28. 12 for the general /. population.
- Re:23. (Score:2)
  
  by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
  
  By the way, because I'm a dork, I'm constructing an ASCII histogram of this as the results come in.
  - Re:23. (Score:2)
    
    by Oculus Habent ( 562837 ) * writes:
    
    I demand pivot tables!
    Scatter Plots! (age * # of posts)
    
    PowerPoint Presentations!
35 (Score:2)

by arb ( 452787 ) writes:

36 in November...
- Re:35 (Score:2)
  
  by Ra5pu7in ( 603513 ) writes:
  
  Another 35yo here.
- 35 Also (Score:2)
  
  by stoolpigeon ( 454276 ) writes:
  
  Just missed that whole Viet-Nam thing.
24 (Score:2)

by Oculus Habent ( 562837 ) * writes:

I hope there's a median age! :)
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Slashdot, where math is wrong!
As of 1:00 today... (Score:2)

by Planesdragon ( 210349 ) writes:

I am 24 years, nine months, six days, two hours, three minutes old.
26 (Score:2)

by aridhol ( 112307 ) writes:

At least until next year.
Re: (Score:2)

by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) * writes:

Comment removed based on user account deletion
- Re:33 (Score:2)
  
  by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
  
  Same here -- except my birthday is 5 days short of being in August.
  
  Turning 30 didn't make me feel old. What's really weird is that this is the year that my baby sister turns 30. Now that's just freaky.
  - Re: (Score:2)
    
    by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) * writes:
    
    Comment removed based on user account deletion
- 33 years, 107 days (Score:2)
  
  by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) * writes:
  
  And not a day older.
  Until tomorrow, that is.
  I feel like....singing!
  TOMORROW! TOMORROW! I LOVE YA...TOMORROW! YOU'RE ALWAYS...A DAAAAAAAAAY *kaff*kaff*
  Dudes. Next time I start to do that, please wrap me in duct tape for my and your protection.
  Cheers,
  Little Ethelred Annie
  - Re:33 years, 107 days (Score:2)
    
    by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
    
    Deal! ;-)
  - - Re:33 years, 107 days (Score:2)
      
      by Ethelred Unraed ( 32954 ) * writes:
      
      after I wrap you in duct tape, can I pop you in the microwave?
      But would you turn it on?
      Would you turn me on?
      I feel like...SINGING!
      - Re:33 years, 107 days (Score:2)
        
        by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
        
        /me gets the duct tape ready with an evil grin.
- Re:33 (Score:2)
  
  by ryanr ( 30917 ) * writes:
  
  Ha! I'm 34, and I'll be 35 in September!
  
  Pwned!
27 (Score:2)

by RupW ( 515653 ) * writes:

and lots of grey hairs already.
25 years old (+ one month + 2 days) (Score:2)

by sielwolf ( 246764 ) writes:

and when things get for real my warm heart turns cold.
- Re:25 years old (+ one month + 2 days) (Score:2)
  
  by dubiousdave ( 618128 ) writes:
  
  Just imagine the rants when you're actually a cranky old man.
  - Re:25 years old (+ one month + 2 days) (Score:2)
    
    by sielwolf ( 246764 ) writes:
    
    I guess that's the Ambrose Bierce lifestyle of dissatisfaction. Since I talk cranky and old now, when I'm actually cranky and old I'll probably talk like I'm dead. How very The World Jones Made.
31.) (Score:2)

by blinder ( 153117 ) writes:

gottdamn, firmly entrenched in the "Cannot Be Trusted" demographic.

Em: yer next!
- Re:31.) (Score:2)
  
  by freejung ( 624389 ) * writes:
  
  31 here as well, and I say we advance the "cannot be trusted" age to 35. ;-)
24 (Score:2)

by Iamthefallen ( 523816 ) writes:

25 in 3 weeks.
32 (Score:2)

by ncc74656 ( 45571 ) * writes:

In five more years, I'll be able to use a Monty Python line [imdb.com] when people ask about my age. Five more beyond that is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
26 (Score:2)

by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:

but I look 16. ;-)
- Re:26 (Score:2)
  
  by blazin ( 119416 ) writes:
  
  26 here too but I look 103. Er, I mean I feel like 103.
25. (Score:2)

by LordBodak ( 561365 ) writes:

I'm 25.
28 on the outside... (Score:2)

by mekkab ( 133181 ) writes:

caramel & nougat on the inside!
- Re:28 on the outside... (Score:2)
  
  by SiliconJesus ( 1407 ) * writes:
  
  28 too, not so nougaty. I switched to a soft creamy center.
- - Re:28 on the outside... (Score:2)
    
    by mekkab ( 133181 ) writes:
    
    As long as you still have the caramel, me and you are like Mounds and Almond Joy; 'cept different. Mekka B's got Nougat- Mike_Mgo don't.
Child of the 70 (Score:2)

by TheConfusedOne ( 442158 ) writes:

Do your own friggin math! :-D
- - Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
    
    by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
    
    He said of "The 70" not "The 70s." He's 34. At least that's what went into the histogram. And once it goes into the histogram, that's the way it is.
    - OK, 33 (Score:2)
      
      by TheConfusedOne ( 442158 ) writes:
      
      September time frame so that I don't skew your 'gram.
      
      And yes, I was deliberate with the Child of the 70 phrasing. I always kind of liked to say it that way for no good reason.
    - Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
      
      by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
      
      So when are you going to post said histogram?
      - Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
        
        by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
        
        Tonight. If I remember to send it to myself. Otherwise, tomorrow.
        
        Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
        
        by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
        
        SW's deviation is never standard.
    - - Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
        
        by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
        
        Of course. In slashdot-friendly format.
        
        And yes. They're making me do math. Em, why are your poll respondants so mean?
        
        And yes again. Because I am the Anti-Em. Besides, you started it by responding.
        
        Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
        
        by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
        
        SW, put me down as 32 or 31, whichever you like. My birthday isn't till end of August, but Hubby's already turned 42, and once that happens I just add another year to my own age. Keeps things easier to remember.
        
        ....Bethanie....
        
        Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
        
        by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
        
        Why not delay adding the year to his age until your birthday? (Or maybe, to be fair, you could alternate years)
        
        Re:Child of the 70 (Score:2)
        
        by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
        
        See, now you're just making things complicated.
        
        No, I don't deal well with change, so giving me a couple months to get used to the idea works well.
        
        ....Bethanie....
37 (Score:2)

by MacBrave ( 247640 ) writes:

As I respond it appears I'm the oldest. Sigh.....
- Re:37 (Score:2)
  
  by MacBrave ( 247640 ) writes:
  
  Just saw Elmegil's response, so I'm feeling younger already.
36 years (Score:2)

by Talinom ( 243100 ) writes:

and ten days.
28 (Score:2)

by Abm0raz ( 668337 ) writes:

but everyone guesses my age as 23-24.

-Ab
1/4 century (Score:2)

by robi2106 ( 464558 ) writes:

1/4 century
aka 25

jason
68/2 (Score:2)

by DaytonCIM ( 100144 ) * writes:

Yup.
- Re:68/2 (Score:2)
  
  by DaytonCIM ( 100144 ) * writes:
  
  Or 12,613 days.
  - Re:68/2 (Score:2)
    
    by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
    
    Are you going to change your sig every day?
20 (Score:2)

by trmj ( 579410 ) writes:

Although people often tell me I look 15. Looking forward to getting carded a lot in 6 months ^-^
22 (Score:2)

by Patik ( 584959 ) * writes:

ssia
- Re:22 (Score:2)
  
  by NeMon'ess ( 160583 ) writes:
  
  All right, I'm not the only one. We're not the youngest either. 'Course in 44 days I'll be 23.
Brick! (Score:2)

by SolemnDragon ( 593956 ) * writes:

Evil: 27

Good: 23!
wicked: four.
Evil: Solemndragon is 27!!!
Good: I say 23. She doesn't look 27.
Wicked: IAMANARMYOFFOUUUUUURRRRRRRRYEARSOLLLLD!!!!!(she stomps her feet for emphasis)
Evil:We can settle this. Who's got the driver's license?
(the three empty their pockets. One cherry bomb, two packs of gum, a rosary, five sticks of dynamite and a flare gun, one zippo, two hip flasks (both belonging to wicked), a slingshot, and a box of amethyst points later, it is revealed that Wicked had th
Woah (Score:2)

by Hi_2k ( 567317 ) writes:

I feel really young. 16th is next week.
- Re:Woah (Score:2)
  
  by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
  
  Stop messing up my graph! It doesn't go down that low. It. Just. Doesn't.
- Re:Woah (Score:2)
  
  by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
  
  That's it. You're NOT ALLOWED to read my journal!! I didn't realize I should be getting parental guidance for that shit!
  
  ....Bethanie....
  - Re:Woah (Score:2)
    
    by Hi_2k ( 567317 ) writes:
    
    Your journal may be "Raunchy" for slashdot, but it's nothing compared to "Coupling" on BBC. Now THERE's entertainment.
    - Re:Woah (Score:2)
      
      by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
      
      OK -- where do you have the spy cameras set up?
      
      Right after I posted my reply to you, what did I do? Clicked on over and watched the first episode of the first season of Coupling on DVD, from my Netflix subscription. No kidding.
      
      And be that as it may, Coupling isn't all that raunchy. Maybe for a 16-year-old, but an old geezer like myself, it's pretty much on par.
      
      Goodness. I'm going to have to watch my language now... ;-)
      
      ....Bethanie....
I am... '!' (Score:2)

by Tet ( 2721 ) * writes:

00100001
041
33
0x21
At least for another month, anyway.
- Re:I am... '!' (Score:2)
  
  by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
  
  Weird. So far all the 33 year olds (1 [slashdot.org], 2 [slashdot.org], 3 [slashdot.org], 4 [slashdot.org]) have birthdays in the next month or so.
Twenty Five (Score:2)

by Servo ( 9177 ) writes:

I turn 26 November 1st. Right that down somewhere. I expect birthday cake, damnit.
This is because I called you old, isn't it? (Score:2)

by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
27 - Fort Knox (Score:2)

by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:

FK asked me to post his age, since he's banned.
37 (Score:2)

by Safety Cap ( 253500 ) writes:

I join MacBrave in accepting your fealty. :P
23 (Score:2)

by einstein ( 10761 ) writes:

and I'm settling on a house at the end of the month. Go me! :) 30 years of Debt :(
- - Re:A tip (Score:2)
    
    by einstein ( 10761 ) writes:
    
    oh, I plan to do that as much as I can. Thanks.
40 (Score:2)

by Nidhogg ( 161640 ) writes:

Yung'uns! Everywhere! And they post here!
- Ah ha! (Score:2)
  
  by Safety Cap ( 253500 ) writes:
  
  I, for one, welcome our new Overlord.
  - Re:Ah ha! (Score:2)
    
    by Nidhogg ( 161640 ) writes:
    
    Yessssss.
    
    Minions.
    
    That's what I need.
32 and cooler every year (Score:2)

by btlzu2 ( 99039 ) * writes:

lol ;)

Damn. My fsking pager is going off.....
- Re:32 and cooler every year (Score:2)
  
  by RLiegh ( 247921 ) writes:
  
  Yeah, 32 is abuot when I started having circulatory problems too...oh, you mean someting else...
Who said that? Baby how you been? (Score:2)

by sulli ( 195030 ) * writes:

You say you don't know, you don't know until you begin.
(33 1/3, plus a month.)
A lady never tells her age... (Score:2)

by sillypixie ( 696077 ) writes:

Luckily that term rarely applies.

I was 5 yrs old the night that Elvis died.

Pixie
- - Re:A lady never tells her age... (Score:2)
    
    by sillypixie ( 696077 ) writes:
    
    I was just practising for later (-:
    
    *grin*
    
    Pixie
- - Re:A lady never tells her age... (Score:2)
    
    by sillypixie ( 696077 ) writes:
    
    I'm not 32 yet. But I will be sometime just before August 16... I'm a Leo, Rowrrr...
    
    Did you know that you send the best links ever? It's true. I must see this movie...
    
    Pixie
22 (Score:2)

by the_mad_poster ( 640772 ) writes:

two... two... twenty ttttooowwwww

er... twwwoooooo rather.
22 (Score:2)

by dexterpexter ( 733748 ) writes:

twenty two years, two months, and seven days old, but I feel like I am in my 30s. Crazy shit is starting to wear me down.
33 (Score:2)

by dubiousdave ( 618128 ) writes:

until October
31 (Score:2)

by yuri benjamin ( 222127 ) writes:

In my prime :)
2**5 (Score:2)

by alien_blueprint ( 681111 ) writes:

To borrow a line from Don Knuth when he turned 64 - I recently got "a bit" older.

If you're gonna steal, steal from the best I say!
24 (Score:2)

by Foochar ( 129133 ) writes:

24
Just turned 28.. (Score:2)

by glh ( 14273 ) writes:

see subject!
20 (Score:2)

by LPetrazickis ( 557952 ) writes:

Ego sum viginti. Sic non bona lingua Latina est.
I'm 25. (Score:2)

by whiteranger99x ( 235024 ) writes:

I'm 25. Yeah I'm 25.
- Re:29 (Score:2)
  
  by Zirnike ( 640152 ) writes:
  
  As am I.
  - Re:29 (Score:2)
    
    by daoine ( 123140 ) * writes:
    
    Me three.
    - Re:29 (Score:2)
      
      by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
      
      Wow, you type well for a 3 year old. But the correct grammar is "I am Three" not "me three". Don't get discouraged though, you are WAY ahead of the pack. ;-)
      - Re:29 (Score:2)
        
        by daoine ( 123140 ) * writes:
        
        Look, I know you're really into this underage thing, but dontcha think you're a little old to be flirting with me?
        *snicker*
        
        Re:29 (Score:2)
        
        by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
        
        How did I know THAT one was coming? :-)
        Well, if you are going to be like that, I'm not going to show you my van full of puppies and kitties and candy!
        
        OT: cats are teh g0de! (Score:2)
        
        by mekkab ( 133181 ) writes:
        
        Speaking of beatings and kitties...
        
        SO my cat bit me last night. Why? Because I was inappropriately grabbing its fur.
        
        Why? Because it still had some SHIT hanging out of its ass and I was wiping the fucker before it bombed the couch/carpet/floor/me/whatever with a shit grenade.
        
        Why am I telling you this? Something about misery and company.
        
        You know my cats have problems.
        
        Re:OT: cats are teh g0de! (Score:2)
        
        by mekkab ( 133181 ) writes:
        
        Apparently my cats exist to make you laugh. So you've got that going for you.
        
        Re:OT: cats are teh g0de! (Score:2)
        
        by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
        
        If not with cats, then whose ass are you wiping, Em? And why in the WORLD don't they like it??
        
        Damn if I wouldn't pay MONEY to have you wipe mine!!
        
        (Sorry -- my mother-in-law is sitting across the room from me and I just need to be profane for a moment.)
        
        ....Bethanie....
- Re:Ok, I just gotta add mine (Score:2)
  
  by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
  
  Between you and the 16 year old, my histogram isn't going to work horizontally! :^)
- - - Re:0x00000017... (Score:2)
      
      by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
      
      Yeah, we just got a new youth leader at church and he's hit me up a couple of times to go to the youth events. I thought he was being funny at first or try to expand the group, but then I said, "Uh, dude, I'm 26." He was like, "Really?"
      - Re:0x00000017... (Score:2)
        
        by Some Woman ( 250267 ) * writes:
        
        You really don't look to be any older than 19 or 20. (I know I mentioned it jokingly in response to the pictures, but you and Boo both look to be about 20 years old.)
        
        Re:0x00000017... (Score:2)
        
        by TechnoLust ( 528463 ) writes:
        
        Yeah, it was really good for my ego when I asked Boo what her friends thought of me and she said, "They all think you are really hott." :-)
- Re:36 (Score:2)
  
  by MonTemplar ( 174120 ) * writes:
  
  I, on the other hand, can go one better - I never act my age*! :)
  
  -MT.
  
  * 36, of course.
- - Re:25 (Score:2)
    
    by Liora ( 565268 ) writes:
    
    25 for me too.
- Re:18 (Score:2)
  
  by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
  
  and after looking at some of the results, I'd say that there's a good chance that I'm the youngest one here.
  
  Nope [slashdot.org]
  - - Re:18 (Score:2)
      
      by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
      
      Or more. But 120 messages on any topic is a lot -- and when most people are just reporting their age, it's not terribly interesting. Nothing wrong with skipping.

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I am... '!' (Score:2)

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Twenty Five (Score:2)

This is because I called you old, isn't it? (Score:2)

27 - Fort Knox (Score:2)

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Re:A tip (Score:2)

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Ah ha! (Score:2)

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32 and cooler every year (Score:2)

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Who said that? Baby how you been? (Score:2)

A lady never tells her age... (Score:2)

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