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the columnist wrote. “We know it’s wrong to make jokes about race, gender and sexual or gender identi- ty — but older people, hey, we’re fair game.” The writer cited a number of ageism’s suspected ill effects, includ- ing diabetes, heart disease, depression and other mental heath issues.
plenty of other folks who spend every waking hour loudly taking themselves very, very seriously. People taking themselves very, very seriously is one of the major reasons everyone seems so angry these days.
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There are, to be sure, in- stances in which older peo- ple are discriminated against when it comes to employ- ment and health care.
So, if you’re a member of a generation that isn’t the greatest and feel the urge to needle us, take your shot. We can handle it and perhaps it will help you get over yourselves, if only for a moment.
But as a member of a gen- in eration that freely laughs at asits own inability to cope
If you are a member of the greatest generation, I recommend calling up that SNL skit on your phone or computer. If you can’t fig- ure out how, summon one of your grandchildren for help.
ple with the latest technology, I think one of the few benefits , isof aging is learning not to letake ourselves too seriously. n,”Lord knows the world has
Or just ask Ophelia.
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