Old people, Snow, and Newspapers

ElvisFan · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:11

I've noticed a really strange thing these past few days.

When I've been outside clearing snow or walking to the village shop, all I keep hearing is "Have the newspapers arrived at the shop?" Not, "Is there bread and milk?" but chuffing newspapers.

The ones on our street are particularly annoying me because most of them have got internet access that I helped them to set up. They've all got TV's.

Yet they must have their papers. WTF??!!

[TW]Fox · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:11

Lots of older people have a routine involving newspapers which they've had for many years.

Who are we to look down on that simply because we prefer other ways of getting our news?

'Wes · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:13

Daily Star and Page 3.

Van Hellseek · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:18

Give 'em a break, newspapers are like the internet for old people.

Be honest, if you lost your internet access you'd care more about that than bread and milk.

Raumarik · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:22

My parents are like this, I'd be the same if the internet/power went down for a few days. They like their cup of tea and newspaper routine in the morning, just as I like my bitching on OCUK and reading the BBC News website (Then bitching more on OCUK).

Castiel · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:25

[TW]Fox;17920764 said:
Lots of older people have a routine involving newspapers which they've had for many years.

Who are we to look down on that simply because we prefer other ways of getting our news?

Indeed. Judging people on their harmless routines? a bit harsh!

Jimmeh · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:29

I buy a paper everyday, sometimes several to obtain a broader opinion. I'm 28. I don't feel, act or look old. I have the Internet at the work place and at home. Hell, I'm compiling this post on an iPhone.

Generalise much?

waso_dude · 3 Dec 2010 at 08:59

Need the crosswords.

Cosimo · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:21

waso_dude said:
Need the crosswords.

Yup and you can't settle down comfortably with a cup of tea to read your pc.

Deadbeat · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:28

simulatorman said:
Yup and you can't settle down comfortably with a cup of tea to read your pc.

I disagree - it's how I read the news most mornings.

4T5 · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:29

simulatorman said:
Yup and you can't settle down comfortably with a cup of tea to read your pc.

But this is My Life.

I like Old people now that i am one so leave them/us alone

Vonhelmet · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:31

I'd rather they were buying newspapers than panic buying all the long life milk which won't even go out of date until after the next load of snow.

ElvisFan · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:32

Jimmeh said:
Generalise much?

Stick your comment up your crack. I was commenting on the people I had directly observed.

The Funktopus · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:33

The budgie can't be expected to crap on a news website can it?

Vonhelmet · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:34

The Funktopus said:
The budgie can't be expected to crap on a news website can it?

Offtopic, but the only time I have bought the Daily Mail was when we were litter training our kitten and I urgently needed some newspaper.

4T5 · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:34

Lol ElvisFan.

ElvisFan · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:37

BTW, I wasn't judging them, I was simply bemused by them.

Greenlizard0 · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:47

So eeerr...who else is thinking of Family Guy right now?

Edit - though to be fair I think it was more a newspaper as opposed to food and water. As much as the media have shouted doom, gloom and that nothing's going to get to where it should ever again I think these days old people will probably survive this current cold snap.

Jonny · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:57

I've always found it quaint that old people get up and out so early. They always look so smart too, perhaps gardening centres have a private early session with a strict dress code?

randomshenans · 3 Dec 2010 at 10:00

I cant wait to be old, just so I can get away with saying what I want and being able to wear a hat daily and no one bat an eyelid!

What ever happened to holding doors open for the fairer sex and a doffing of the hat...