Do you think you might be an old fuddy duddy, but you may not realize it?

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Yesterday, I was at the doctor's office (where else would I be). I was leafing through a magazine. I ran across an ad for men's underwear. There was a 21 year old kid, with a flat stomach, who was wearing these blue briefs with white trim. I really liked them. I haven't had a flat stomach since I was 21, and I wear tighty whitees. I wondered why I didn't have cool underwear. When I go to the store to buy underwear, and what do I get-tighty whitees. That's what old fuddy duddies wear. I don't even think of buying cool underwear. I might be an old fuddy duddy. Do you think you might be an old fuddy duddy, but you may not realize it?
 

fuzzybuddy said:
Yesterday, I was at the doctor's office (where else would I be). I was leafing through a magazine. I ran across an ad for men's underwear. There was a 21 year old kid, with a flat stomach, who was wearing these blue briefs with white trim. I really liked them. I haven't had a flat stomach since I was 21, and I wear tighty whitees. I wondered why I didn't have cool underwear. When I go to the store to buy underwear, and what do I get-tighty whitees. That's what old fuddy duddies wear. I don't even think of buying cool underwear. I might be an old fuddy duddy. Do you think you might be an old fuddy duddy, but you may not realize it?
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So you haven't had a flat stomach since you were 21 and you blame that on being an old fuddy duddy? You're going to have to think of a better excuse than that. 😄
 
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I don't think I'm a fuddy duddy - I buy colorful underwear, and I wear red lipstick. :)

However, I have some strong opinions:
- I hate tattoos,..... and lip, nose, tongue piercings. eeewww
- People (as in women) who put blue/green/pink streaks in their hair are just trying to look hip and get attention. It's not attractive.
- Can't stand those blouses/dresses with half the shoulder cut out. Sexy? NOT
- Also can't stand those pants cut off right above the ankle....used to call them pedal-pushers, now I think they're called capris. I refuse to wear them...ever.
- Not a fan of flip flops. I have a couple pairs - in back of closet. (flip flops are dangerous to drive in and when using stairs)

Guess I'm a curmudgeon? 🤔
GET OFF MY LAWN! :mad:
 
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If all it takes to make you feel young is a new pair of underpants I say go for it!

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applecruncher said:
However, I have some strong opinions:
- I hate tattoos. lip, nose, tongue piercings. eeewww
- People (as in women) who put blue/green/pink streaks in their hair are just trying to look hip and get attention. It's not attractive.
- Can't stand those blouses/dresses with half the shoulder cut out. Sexy? NOT
- Also can't stand those pants cut off right above the ankle....used to call them pedal-pushers, now I think they're called capris. I refuse to wear them...ever.
- Not a fan of flip flops. I have a couple pairs - in back of closet. (flip flops are dangerous to drive in and when using stairs)
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Amen!

Also, add:
- Ridiculous short shorts on teen/preteen girls
- Bare midriff on any female (other than swim wear)
- Baggy pants on guys that show off their a$$ crack
- ....

I could go on, but I think I am either off topic or a fuddy duddy!
 
I'll add this to what I said about flip flops:
Very few adults have attractive feet. Unless you've been given an actual paycheck(s) for working as a professional foot model, you need to consider keeping your feet covered when you leave the confines of your home. 🙄
 
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I'm pretty lenient on some things my parents would abhor.

I taught my grandchildren how to use a computer and navigate the Internet.

But- I've fuddied and duddied here and there. Smart phones are still a challenge. When my grandchildren laugh at me, I know its time to get with it.
 
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I get extra fuddy-duddy when watching the "red carpet" show at the Academy Awards or the Emmys.

"My Gawd, has she even *heard* of foundation garments?"

"Is that dress actually made out of Saran Wrap and Bandaids???"

"What the hell is that thing on her head? Is it her hair? Doesn't she have a brush.....or shampoo....?"

"Uh-oh, somebody's been messin' with Miss Ellen's portieres again...."

I remember when the movie stars showed up in beautiful clothes with their hair coiffed to perfection and you just swooned at the "perfection". The men looked so handsome in their tuxes. Now, the guys might show up in beautiful dresses and a girl might be dressed as a swan. I guess the object is to be "talked about".

Yep, I'm a fuddy-duddy or, more properly, a fuddy-duddette.
 
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I get extra fuddy-duddy when watching the "red carpet" show at the Academy Awards or the Emmys.

"My Gawd, has she even *heard* of foundation garments?"

"Is that dress actually made out of Saran Wrap and Bandaids???"

"What the hell is that thing on her head? Is it her hair? Doesn't she have a brush.....or shampoo....?"

"Uh-oh, somebody's been messin' with Miss Ellen's portieres again...."

I remember when the movie stars showed up in beautiful clothes with their hair coiffed to perfection and you just swooned at the "perfection". The men looked so handsome in their tuxes. Now, the guys might show up in beautiful dresses and a girl might be dressed as a swan. I guess the object is to be "talked about".

Yep, I'm a fuddy-duddy or, more properly, a fuddy-duddette.
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I strongly agree about the clothes. I'm not sure it's fuddy duddyness, though, because most people I talk to, young or old, agree.

And about "high fashion" stuff from fashion shows -- one of the young women at my dentist's office and I love to get a People magazine and look at some of the stuff and wonder "Would ANYBODY really wear that??" And pay all those $$$$ for it??
 
applecruncher said:
I'll add this to what I said about flip flops:
Very few adults have attractive feet. Unless you've been given an actual paycheck(s) for working as a professional foot model, you need to consider keeping your feet covered when you leave the confines of your home. 🙄
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I have cutesy , adorable feet that I show off all summer. If I wasn’t in bed I’d show them off now. ☺️
 
this badge you can wear with pride ''' fuzzy' be different ' it could become a trend for older people '
but I have to say ' u dont need tight undies to be hip ' boxers are comfy come in all colours and sizes -
my self I buy very feminine underwear still ' NO bridget jones pants for me yet ; well u never know if u get knocked down hahah ..41Um2CvDx8L.jpg
 
I buy my hubby's underwear (and both my sons) so I need to be able to tell them apart. Hubby gets the white ones, oldest gets the longer ones and youngest gets the coloured ones. Does this make my hubby a fuddy duddy?
 
Well, I wear sandals about 8 months a year here in Texas. My feet aren't unattractive. They do, however, get very hot in closed toe shoes unless it's January. And I love capris. You might change your mind if you lived in a warm climate. I'm not a fuddy duddy. I'm young at heart. Kids love me. They can walk on my lawn anytime.
 
Keesha said:
And there’s ZERO fuddy duddy in me.
I’m more ‘too hip to be square’ 😎
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CarolfromTX said:
Well, I wear sandals about 8 months a year here in Texas. My feet aren't unattractive. They do, however, get very hot in closed toe shoes unless it's January. And I love capris. You might change your mind if you lived in a warm climate. I'm not a fuddy duddy. I'm young at heart. Kids love me. They can walk on my lawn anytime.
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Ditto for me. My feet are still in great shape and I wear flip flops year-round.
Capris aren't my style from a comfort or appearance perspective, but shorts and skorts still work!

I'm probably less judgmental about things than I was 40 years ago, and have even become accustomed to tattoos and piercings. Truth is, some of my favorite people have them.

When it was my turn in the sun I resented older folk criticizing how I dressed, how loud I laughed, where I went and how I lived.

To paraphrase Pink Floyd:
Hey, Fuddy Duddies, leave them kids alone
All in all you're just another brick in the wall...
 
I love capris also, for a different reason. I'm short enough (5'3" and shrinking) so that every pair of regular length pants has to be shortened. Even the ones called "petites." (Hah! Petite giraffe, maybe.) If I get the "crop length" pants (same as capris, I think) they don't have to be shortened.

This has become more of a problem as each generation seems to be taller than the one preceding it. The clothing manufacturers are mainly interested in appealing to a younger demographic, same as the movie theaters. "If you old folks want to wear our pants, find a good tailor." I wonder if this is as much a problem for men also?
 

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