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Definition of Mid-20's

  • 28-04-2009 11:19pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    Today, I'm 23 years old. Does that mean I've entered the age range of the mid-twenties, and as such the beginning of the slow decline into irrelevance and obsolescence, or am I still in my early twenties, and therefore warranted in my boundless optimism, at least for one more year?

    In short, what ages are the mid-twenties, and am I there yet?

    What ages count as your mid-twenties? 217 votes

    22
    0% 0 votes
    23
    1% 4 votes
    24
    3% 7 votes
    25
    21% 47 votes
    26
    38% 84 votes
    27
    23% 52 votes
    28
    8% 18 votes
    Atari Jaguar
    2% 5 votes


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,221 ✭✭✭✭ Max Hollow Race


    I guess mid twenties is 24-27, but I could be wrong. In my opinion you are in your early twenties... I could be wrong though :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,515 ✭✭✭✭admiralofthefleet


    im 28 and would consider myself in my late 20's. 25 would be mid twenties


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    Donny5 wrote: »
    Today, I'm 23 years old. Does that mean I've entered the age range of the mid-twenties, and as such the beginning of the slow decline into irrelevance and obsolescence, or am I still in my early twenties, and therefore warranted in my boundless optimism, at least for one more year?

    In short, what ages are the mid-twenties, and am I there yet?

    Looks like you've a lot to be worried about.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭peanuthead


    Donny5 wrote: »
    Today, I'm 23 years old. Does that mean I've entered the age range of the mid-twenties, and as such the beginning of the slow decline into irrelevance and obsolescence, or am I still in my early twenties, and therefore warranted in my boundless optimism, at least for one more year?

    In short, what ages are the mid-twenties, and am I there yet?

    Get out more


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,583 ✭✭✭✭TheZohanS


    24, 25, 26


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  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 29,509 Mod ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    Mathematically, 24 - 26.

    Practically, as far as I've noticed, the mid-twenties seem to stretch from 26 to 29 years and 364 days!! :pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,971 ✭✭✭Holsten


    25 of course.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    I guess mid twenties is 24-27, but I could be wrong. In my opinion you are in your early twenties... I could be wrong though :P

    That's the answer I'm hoping for. Well, that and Atari Jaguar.
    im 28 and would consider myself in my late 20's. 25 would be mid twenties

    That's the answer of the exact pedant, and the one I'll likely be using next year.
    amacachi wrote: »
    Looks like you've a lot to be worried about.

    Ah, I have some worries. Not many, but those I do aren't for After Hours.
    peanuthead wrote: »
    Get out more

    I wish! Haven't you heard about the Swine Flu: it's dangerous out there!
    TheZohan wrote: »
    24, 25, 26

    That's a nice symmetric answer, whilst being slightly less narrow a range than fleet's above. This would be my vote.
    Mathematically, 24 - 26.

    Practically, as far as I've noticed, the mid-twenties seem to stretch from 26 to 29 years and 364 days!! :pac:

    I've seen it stretched to the forties. Some people seem to be 21 again and again...


  • Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    I'll be 25 in 2 months, and I'm damned if my mid-20s start before then :pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭FruitLover


    23 is borderline, but I'd count it as early twenties. 27 is definitely late twenties. Anyone who's 27 and trying to claim that they're still in their mid-twenties is going through a third-of-life crisis.
    Donny5 wrote: »
    as such the beginning of the slow decline into irrelevance

    Anyone younger than 23 is irrelevant. Congratulations, you've now become an adult.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭ Samira Inexpensive Tutorial


    TheZohan wrote: »
    24, 25, 26

    +1


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,013 ✭✭✭✭eirebhoy


    24 is still early 20's for me. 25 then obviously mid 20's. Then a year or 2 after that, whatever you feel.


  • Registered Users Posts: 19,608 ✭✭✭✭sceptre


    Donny5 wrote: »
    Today, I'm 23 years old. Does that mean I've entered the age range of the mid-twenties, and as such the beginning of the slow decline into irrelevance and obsolescence, or am I still in my early twenties, and therefore warranted in my boundless optimism, at least for one more year?
    Depends.

    If you were a girl, would you regard Bridget Jones as:
    a) Someone to laugh at
    b) A role model
    c) A young one

    Assuming you're a boy, do you regard Bridget Jones as:
    a) Someone to laugh at
    b) You would. You'd be lucky if you could
    c) A young one.

    If you're male, you probably still like cartoons. Given that this is unlikely to change, your age doesn't particularly matter until you start regarding Victor Meldrew as a role model.

    Solutions:
    a) Ignore it
    b) Get over it
    c) Wait till you hit 31 and date a 19 year old
    d) All of the above


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Mid twenties for a man 24 - 26, for a woman from 29 up to about 35. :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    Donny5 wrote: »
    Today, I'm 23 years old. Does that mean I've entered the age range of the mid-twenties, and as such the beginning of the slow decline into irrelevance and obsolescence, or am I still in my early twenties, and therefore warranted in my boundless optimism, at least for one more year?

    In short, what ages are the mid-twenties, and am I there yet?


    I actually had this conversation with someone last week! He said someone was in their late 20s and I said they were only 26 and he said yeah that IS late 20s! I'm 23 now and would say I'm in my early 20s. I'm going to hold on to my mid-20s up until 27 then I'll give in to my late 20s.


  • Subscribers Posts: 32,846 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    Mid *ties = *4 until *6

    This will answer the question for you each ten years, so no need to start another thread then.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,185 ✭✭✭asdasd


    even more shocking there is an argument that middle age begins at 25.

    Average lifespan = 75 ( for guys)

    Young 0-25
    middle - 25-50
    Old - 50+

    EDIT: So take that you middle aged youngsters!!

    There. I said it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    asdasd wrote: »
    even more shocking there is an argument that middle age begins at 25.

    Average lifespan = 75 ( for guys)

    Young 0-25
    middle - 25-50
    Old - 50+

    EDIT: So take that you middle aged youngsters!!

    There. I said it.

    Class, I know a few women who won't like that analysis.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭Fizman


    20-21-22-23: Early
    24-25-26: Mid
    27-28-29: Late


  • Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You're in your late early twenties.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 10,246 ✭✭✭✭Riamfada


    Mid 20s in when 20 year olds sleep with you just because your 25 and have a car..


    giggidy..... giggidy


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭Donny5


    Grimes wrote: »
    Mid 20s in when 20 year olds sleep with you just because your 25 and have a car..


    giggidy..... giggidy

    What's the how-young-is-too-young rule? Halve your age and add seven?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,385 ✭✭✭Jemmy


    TheZohan wrote: »
    24, 25, 26

    Uh oh ill be mid 20s very soon then! :eek: :p:D


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