I
read about a survey of 1000 Britons where they discussed the 'cut off' dates
for certain things after which time it apparently becomes cringe-worthy to do
them. I'll share some of the findings
with you.
They
reported that the age limit for listening to Radio 1 was 29. I can relate to this, as I think you get to
an age when you outgrow it and switch to Radio 2 or your local station, but I
will admit to sometimes listening to the charts on a Sunday afternoon.
It
also stated that if you're getting a tattoo, get it done before you're 32, and
don't wear a baseball cap after this age either. Don't wear one back to front once you're 25.
Don't
end emails or texts to strangers with a kiss or use abbreviations like LOL
after you're 29 years old - especially if you don't know what they mean (giving
the example of David Cameron, who thought LOL meant 'lots of love').
Men
apparently shouldn't grow goatee beards once they're 32, nobody should wear
very high heels after 34 or kiss in the street once you're 25.
The
poll also said you couldn't wear a bikini once you're 48. This particularly annoyed me - Helen Mirren
looked fab in hers at 63, Elizabeth Hurley is 49 and Elle Macpherson is 50, so
that's obviously nonsense.
Also
controversially was not going to music festivals once you're 41. Well, Dolly Parton's 68 and she rocked Glastonbury
this year wearing very high heels, breaking at least two of these rules - she
was fabulous, and the highlight of the event for me and many others.
So
I'm going to follow Dolly's rebellious lead and attend Gretton Music Festival
on the August Bank Holiday weekend, possibly wearing a baseball cap if we're
blessed with sunshine, and high heels if I want to (but not a bikini!).
I'm
just hoping that Jive Honey play their version of Nine to Five so I can sing
along...
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