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Hortensis

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13. As Pointexter says. At the headline I was fine. After reading the

Fri Nov 1, 2019, 02:12 PM

Nov 2019

posts, I realized it was of course feeding ageism by ascribing our failures to many millions of others whose memories are just fine.

I hate sounding like one of those uber-"woke" idiots, but I would never say, "sorry, I'm having a female moment" because I didn't remember where we parked; and if my husband ascribed his unwillingness to pay retail for a new car to "having a Jewish moment," we'd be having a little talk.

So, thanks to you, LAS14, my answer is that you shouldn't ascribe your failures to others just because they're your general age. But it will be perfectly okay to say, "Sorry, I'm having an LAS14 moment."

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Is "senior moment" now politically incorrect? [View all] LAS14 Nov 2019 OP

Oh for heavens sake! I am 64 years old and yes, I have Senior moments, and I say so. redstatebluegirl Nov 2019 #1

Everyone is free to decide what is appropriate for them jberryhill Nov 2019 #2

How would I know in advance??? I added the para below to my OP. LAS14 Nov 2019 #3

Life is full of risks jberryhill Nov 2019 #5

Actually, that's the least of my worries at the age of 77. shraby Nov 2019 #4

At 75 I sometimes say senior moment, geriatric moment, lpbk2713 Nov 2019 #6

All this PC perfection needs to apply to everyone equally. braddy Nov 2019 #7

That's nuts. I'm a walking and talking senior moment. Vinca Nov 2019 #8

Not if I say it about myself. crickets Nov 2019 #9

I just call them "brain farts". Simple, effective, and doesn't offend anyone! Initech Nov 2019 #10

It might offend people with gastrological problems. scheming daemons Nov 2019 #16

Like Trump? Initech Nov 2019 #17

Trump inhales his own farts RhodeIslandOne Nov 2019 #54

I have a t-shirt that says "senior discount please" mokawanis Nov 2019 #11

Because no young person ever has to grope for a word PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #12

Yes RobinA Nov 2019 #24

I'm afraid you're mistaken. I and my friends have been 20 and we've been aged and we know. LAS14 Nov 2019 #36

I'm afraid you're mistaken. I and my friends have been 20 and we've been aged and we know. LAS14 Nov 2019 #35

So you are saying no young person ever fumbles for a word? PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #37

My wife is 63 OriginalGeek Nov 2019 #40

As Pointexter says. At the headline I was fine. After reading the Hortensis Nov 2019 #13

I like to make it clear that it's because of the natural... LAS14 Nov 2019 #14

Sure. My husband's said that kind of thing plenty of times. Hortensis Nov 2019 #19

What you say makes sense, but laughter in the face of aging is such a blessing. LAS14 Nov 2019 #20

It certainly is. :) And sometimes humor's just wry, kind, wise. Hortensis Nov 2019 #22

Fighting battles like these is why we lose scheming daemons Nov 2019 #15

I have occasional bouts of CRS myself. mackdaddy Nov 2019 #18

:-) LAS14 Nov 2019 #21

I'm having a senior moment with this senior moment thread. dware Nov 2019 #23

This makes me so angry DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #25

You just made my day dware Nov 2019 #26

Don't look now, but klook Nov 2019 #30

Ha ha heh...thanks for the nice laugh. Very healthy way of handling this...take care!! By the... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #51

A lot of our friends, old just like us, use that phrase to refer to themselves DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #53

asked my late mother once, "Did you ever forget things when you were young?" Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #27

Are you saying that old people don't really find their memory.. LAS14 Nov 2019 #34

memory lapses occur at all ages Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #39

This is an article about distinguishing normal memory lapses... LAS14 Nov 2019 #42

At a certain age you have so much knowledge and information in your brain that it kimbutgar Nov 2019 #28

As long as millenial moment is ok randr Nov 2019 #29

IDK, I'm 58 and considered a senior in many stores. It's definitely appropriate as I notice it more. TheBlackAdder Nov 2019 #31

I'm early 60s and work in tech. Ageism is very real and we don't need phrases that reinforce the Dream Girl Nov 2019 #32

It applies to a real phenomenon. That can cause embarrasment or smiles. LAS14 Nov 2019 #33

"Senior moments" may be a way some people cope with the beginning of Dream Girl Nov 2019 #41

Senior Moments do NOT imply "cute, but harmless...doddering people." LAS14 Nov 2019 #45

Gotcha. I'm maybe at the younger end of "old" Dream Girl Nov 2019 #48

Yes, I can see how one's environment could be a big deal... LAS14 Nov 2019 #49

...Or who holds ageist stereotypes Dream Girl Nov 2019 #50

Right. nt LAS14 Nov 2019 #52

Hi, again, Dream Girl. LAS14 Nov 2019 #57

I really appreciate this response. The information you provided on balance is super helpful as I'm Dream Girl Nov 2019 #58

Oh geez, I hope not because I'm getting really good at it. Pathwalker Nov 2019 #38

:-) Laughter is the best medicine!!! nt LAS14 Nov 2019 #43

Ha! DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #47

I'm 65, and I really resent people using phrases like...er...what was the question? stopbush Nov 2019 #44

:-) nt LAS14 Nov 2019 #46

I call it a CRS moment frogmarch Nov 2019 #55

I'll be 64 this month customerserviceguy Nov 2019 #56