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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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Why Old People Are The Way That They Are

What's that, Science? You want to tell us something about old people? Well, go right ahead! "Older people like reading negative news stories about their younger counterparts because it boosts their own self-esteem, according to a new study. German researchers said older people tend to be portrayed negatively in society. Although they are often described as wise, they are also be shown as being slow and forgetful. 'Living in a youth centered culture, they may appreciate a boost in self-esteem. That's why they prefer the negative stories about younger people, who are seen as having a higher status in our society,' said Dr. Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick, of Ohio State University." Fair enough! There was something else I wanted to mention about old people, but it seems to have slipped my mind. I'll be sure to share as soon as I can recall it, because I'm sure you haven't heard about it yet.

18 Comments / Post A Comment

Matt
Matt (#26)

Wait. See who did what where?

saythatscool
saythatscool (#101)

I'm hungry.

CaptainFantastic

You should be. You missed dinner with Mabel and I. They are out of the meat loaf.

Bittersweet
Bittersweet (#765)

He was watching Matlock.

C_Webb
C_Webb (#855)

KNOB-LOCH WEST-ER-WICK! KNOB-LOCH WEST-ER-WICK!

Wait, what were you saying?

mathnet
mathnet (#27)

Oh, that's who's going to watch "The A-List." Again and again.

Art Yucko
Art Yucko (#1,321)

DID I TELL YOU ABOUT THAT STORY I READ ABOUT HOW YOUR GENERATION IS A BUNCH OF LITTLE AIMLESS, UNEMPLOYED SHITHEADS? HAHAHA!

deepomega
deepomega (#1,720)

I immediately thought of you when I read this.

ghadbless
ghadbless (#7,195)

This is my favorite in ever.

Rw
Rw (#1,458)

A look into the mind of the Hater, this could... should be a series somewhere. Lol@ the life alert Add I'm seeing next to this story

Clarence Rosario

Also known as "Jugenfreude".

cathysfiddle
cathysfiddle (#7,226)

By cracky, I like this!

dntsqzthchrmn
dntsqzthchrmn (#2,893)

Did you see what those clever young'uns at the Awl did today?

OH no there's a DATING FOR SENIORS ad next to this comment field

roboloki
roboloki (#1,724)

are we there yet?

NotAndersonCooper

This reminds me of the time.

Br. Seamus
Br. Seamus (#217)

What time?

roboloki
roboloki (#1,724)

last.

roboloki
roboloki (#1,724)

last

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