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When does one become an "Oulwan"?

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  • 11-06-2013 5:23pm
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    Sun in Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭


    Is it when you reach a certain age or become "old" in your head?


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    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    When one becomes invisible to the unfairer sex.


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    Sun in Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭Sun in Capri


    I like it - the "unfairer sex"..... yes when you hit a certain age you become invisible to men - or else they offer you their seat;)


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    lynski
    Registered Users Posts: 1,585 ✭✭✭lynski


    i was on here a few years ago and people were talking about ads they hated. Someone said they hated the ad with the oulwans drinking tea and talking about socks. Oulwans? the only ad I knew was the barry's tea ad with some ladies after a night out drinking tea and slagging each other off. Thing is: they were all a few years younger then me and I had no idea I was an oulwan :o


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    Sun in Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭Sun in Capri


    Ignorance is bliss Lynski I guess. When gardai, doctors, nurses and other professionals are all younger than you - this could be an indicator too.


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    poppyvally
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭poppyvally


    As a woman, when you decide you look ridiculous in leggings & instead opt for slacks & a comfortable top that dosent reveal all your bits 'n boobs


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    CUCINA
    Registered Users Posts: 692 ✭✭✭CUCINA


    When you see someone for the first time in many years who was famous when they were young and they are in the same age bracket as you.

    In my case, the best example I can think of is David Essex. Couldn't believe it a few years ago when I saw him on TV, a grey-haired, wrinkled man. Then I looked in the mirror and lo and behold what did I see...no prizes for guessing!


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    Mollywolly
    Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    CUCINA wrote: »
    In my case, the best example I can think of is David Essex. Couldn't believe it a few years ago when I saw him on TV, a grey-haired, wrinkled man. Then I looked in the mirror and lo and behold what did I see...no prizes for guessing!

    Cucina, I saw him on TV not long ago and I couldn't believe it was him! He's still good for his age I suppose, but where did that gorgeous young fella with the twinkly blue eyes go?

    I saw him many moons ago when they were recording the follow up to "That'll Be The Day". "Stardust", it was called. They shot part of it at Belle Vue in Manchester and I went with a few friends - had a great time. Trouble is, I never realised it was so long ago - 1974 :eek:


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    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users Posts: 4,882 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    poppyvally wrote: »
    As a woman, when you decide you look ridiculous in leggings & instead opt for slacks & a comfortable top that dosent reveal all your bits 'n boobs

    I mustn't be an owlwan so! ;) I have rediscovered fancy underwear...

    When you realise the men you fancy are the ones you used to regard as 'old'!


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    OldGoat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,633 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Age (and oulwanism) is a state of mind. Sadly it's other peoples minds rather then yours that decides.

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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    getz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,255 ✭✭✭getz


    when you find your sleeping with a granny


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    Mollywolly
    Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    getz wrote: »
    when you find your sleeping with a granny

    Or grandad :)


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    getz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,255 ✭✭✭getz


    Mollywolly wrote: »
    Or grandad :)
    checkmate


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    uch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭uch


    When the Kids on the street call you "Mister"

    21/25



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    Citycap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 200 ✭✭Citycap


    When people humour you by saying "There's some great articles in Irelands Own"


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    #16
    getz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,255 ✭✭✭getz


    when you can only do three times in a night what you could do six times a night


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    CUCINA
    Registered Users Posts: 692 ✭✭✭CUCINA


    When, as in my case the other night, you discover the "oulwans and oulfellas" site for the first time, have a look to see what all these old people are doing and then realise to your horror that you can identify with many of the posters!

    Actually, one post that really caught my eye was where someone was describing how they used to tape songs from the Top Twenty show presented by Tom Brown on Sunday nights on BBC radio, That's exactly what I used to do. That would have been in around the early/mid Seventies. One of my favourite songs then (and even now) was "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer.

    And you know the really sad thing? I still have a pile of cassette tapes of my work from that time, in the attic! I'll really have to bite the bullet one of these days and throw them out...hmmm...that gives me an idea for another thread...


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    almostbroke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭almostbroke


    you know you're an oulwan when you decide to go back to college and find you're older than the teacher....

    and.....when it takes you all night to do what you used to do all night......


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    policarp
    Registered Users Posts: 3,658 ✭✭✭policarp


    When your teeth become like the stars.




    They come out at night. . .


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    #20
    Layinghen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    You become an oulwan when you no longer care what people think about you or worry that people mightn't approve of what you do with your life. You are here for a short time - make sure it's a good time. Growing old disgracefully is the way to go :D


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    0lddog
    Registered Users Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭0lddog


    CUCINA wrote: »
    ........Actually, one post that really caught my eye was where someone was describing how they used to tape songs from the Top Twenty show presented by Tom Brown on Sunday nights on BBC radio, ......

    Whaaaaa?

    Tom Brown ?

    Shhhhrrrllly shome mishtake ?

    Dont you mean Alan Freeman ?

    ( God I miss The Light Program & Music w y Work, and what about hearing Terry W Fight The Flab .................. AND LOSE ............. in the afternoons ? ) )

    ( Come to think of it, the Brits have been fighting the flab for 50 years now - its only recently that they trotted out the Diabetes Bogeyman - )

    Nevermind. The answer to the question is : you become an Oulwan when you discover that you are married to an Oulfella.

    HTH

    Olddog

    ( not Ouldog, no, never, - I'd be shot - )


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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭jos28


    When you are past your 'best before date'.


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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    jos28 wrote: »
    When you are past your 'best before date'.

    Thankfully the gang in here were born long before 'best before dates' were even thought of!! Rock forever youse guys! :P


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    OldGoat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,633 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    Thankfully the gang in here were born long before 'best before dates' were even thought of!! Rock forever youse guys! :P
    I remember when this was all glass milk bottles and pennyworth o'sweets

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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    #25
    BrensBenz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭BrensBenz


    Sun in Capri wrote: »
    When does one become an "oulwan"?

    In my case, sometime after therapy, hormonal treatment, an eye-watering surgical procedure and recovery; successful negotiations with Mrs. BrensBenz on access to her wardrobe and crate of smellies; change my FaceBook status and join the local bowls club. Otherwise, by age, I already qualify.

    Having lots of spare time lately; being entirely immune to pain; in the interest of science and to answer your question more accurately, I could sign up for this process and measure the time from "start" to when a boy scout offers to help me across the road. If you urgently require an answer to your question, I could call VHI today and (ahem) get the ball rolling. PM me (whatever that is.)


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    Rubecula
    Registered Users Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    I am not an oulwan in the head but I can't fool a flight of stairs, and my birthday suit needs ironing.


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    #27
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Rube, doncha know all deese rules also apply to 'oulfellas too. :P


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    #28
    Rubecula
    Registered Users Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    But Jellybaby I am a youngfella really LOL

    I don't really qualify for either ... errr ... Do I?


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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    We can have you tested for 'oul-fulness Rube! :D


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    #30
    sudzs
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭sudzs


    When you find yourself considering beige items of clothing in M&S!


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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    sudzs wrote: »
    When you find yourself considering beige items of clothing in M&S!

    We did that in the 70's! In fact, everything was brown and beige then, I could tell you about my wallpaper but I don't want to frighten you. :)


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