Apparently, I'm Old

Now, given that I write for teenagers, it's very easy for me to feel old, even though I'm safely ensconced in my mid-thirties which -- come on! -- isn't that old. (Right?)

But yesterday I had a brush with reality.

I foolishly answered the phone, even though Caller ID showed a number with which I was unfamiliar. Little did I know what awaited me on the other end of the line...

FRENCH CANADIAN GUY (FCG): Ah, 'allo? I am calling from Organzation Whose Name I Can't Remember. We are testing materials that may be aired on television. We are not selling anything. Would you be willing to help us? Are you in the 18-24 year old age group?
 
ME (Me): No.

FCG: Ah. Are you in the 25-34 year old age group?

ME: No.

FCG: Ah. Could I speak to someone in the house -- male or female -- who IS in one of those age groups?

ME: No one like that here.

FCG: Not now, or...?

ME: Not ever.

FCG: Thank you. Have a nice day.

And then he hung up.

Man! I'm that old that no one wants my opinion any more? I wish I could get rid of telemarketers like that...

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'Apparently, I'm Old'
By: David Van Cleve on Thu August 23, 2007, 13:15:54

Welcome to the club, Barry!

Just be glad you don't live on a college campus. I feel positively decrepit.

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Re: Apparently, I'm Old
By: Barry on Thu August 23, 2007, 13:23:08

See, what really kills me is that I only missed the cut-off by one year!

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You're not old
By: Bobbie on Mon March 17, 2008, 08:29:44

It's ok, lol. But that was funny! ^_^