why do we feel that being 50 is over the hill and celebrated with black party favors?
92731
These days 50 really isnt over the hill, life is just starting.People are living longer, so this over the hill stuff is just dumb. I guess the idea was that after 50 life is just down hill,  nothing could be farther from the truth. I dont think that the black party favors are very funny at all..They should make party favors that say "Life begins at 50"..
501460
Everyone has that golden year that seemed to be the one that stood out.  Mine was 27.  I'll be turning 27 for the 5th time in a few days and it could not be any better.  I've been one of the few who has enjoyed getting older and embracing every year as it comes.  With all the new changes, ideas, and wisdom, life just seems to get better with each year!  \n\nPhysically, I still feel 27.  Emotionally, I feel 21.  Intellectually, I feel 41.  \n\nLife is too beautiful to dwell on something so trivial as the number of years you have already spent.  Life is to grand to count the imaginary number of years you have left.  Life is so sensual that if you forget the moment, just for a moment, you just might miss what life feels like.
79720
It is normal. Children may feel excitement when their birthdays are near. Some adults still feel it. But most adults don't feel great become older. If you think your life there won't bring you any good, please don't be scared to change it. Try new things, don't let work be the only thing in your life as you only live once. New activities may bring you to new friends. Moving to another place could be a good option. Good luck.
453070
Generally people can’t get satisfied with what they got...\nSo they feel what has gone was better than the present
101278
people celebrate AFRICAN AMERICANS history in Febuary because of slavery and all the things we had to go through.So we can have something to look back at and see where we came from. So other races can see how much we have achieved over the years.
632850
you are as old as you feel
10930
I probably felt like I was an adult when I moved out of my 'rents house at 19. I'm 28 now and still don't feel much like an "adult".
1029116
I am 28,  seeing a man who is 49.  I have always dated older, several years older.  I have always been more "settled" than others my age,  never being into the whole party/drinking scene, etc, etc.  I find that older men have "been there,  done that" and are in turn more settled as well.  They better understand that pleasantness and value in just being able to sit next to someone and be content.  I don't really know how to explain it other than being more comfortable and laid back.
107595
no..but it feels like ive been born in the wrong time period sometimes. i wish i grew up in the 50's
416709
Probably because the 50th wedding anniversary is symbolized with gold. So once you've reached the age of 50, you're golden, although this probably began at a time when 50 was considered old.
272221
First off... It's not uncommon to have those feelings at your age. It's what you do with those feelings that counts. I could suggest things till the world ends but the fact is you have to kind of take a step back and pay attention to all the people around you. Your parents, brothers, sisters, gradparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, teachers, friends, school bus drivers, etc. etc.... Every person you have been in contact with since you were born knows why your here on  earth and soon you will to. You are part of something awesome. Life. There isn't anything in the world more awesome then that!! You touch everyone you know some how, some way... That's what you should focus on. Toss out all the negativity. Live long and prosper!!!
530760
I am 74 and started a new career last year. They asked me how long I will be staying there and I said "at least till I am 80". I am charming. Don't know about the sexy but life is what you make it. I never feel my age and I work very hard at least 10 hours a day and I do go dancing with my grandson now and then. I had more fun in my life than my children. I feel bad about that. I went to dances with my mother when I was young and I had a blast. I did not know back then that you HAD to have THINGS. That made a big difference.
77537
25!  That's not old!  You're in your prime - grab some friends and go celebrate!  And have a Happy Birthday!
610518
It is a wonderful thing. It gives everyone a chance to do the best they can and to compare to other people in their own age groups. If a 60 year old beats the record of a 6 year old then maybe he/she would feel good, but it is more important to compare the time with their previous efforts so they will know if they are improving.
670868
I wish I knew the answer to this myself. I grew up in the 70's and it was soooo different. It seems as if everybody today is in such a hurry, they disregard the feeling of other people. So many people treat others as if they are an object, simply in the way. It seems as if material things are what is important. Like if you accidentally pull out in front of somebody, their first inclination is to start cursing and flipping you off. they dont stop and think of the times, THEY pulled out in front of somebody. I think the whole friggin world needs to slow down and take a deep breath.
869479
Many years ago I remember Paul and John telling us youth not to trust anyone over the age of 30, therefore that was considered over the hill.  Now that I have aged past that magic number and gone to see The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Grand Funk Railroad etc. concert lately well my defination of over the hill has changed.  I know people who are in their 70's and are still enjoying life to the fullest, while some folks in their 20's take for granted the gift of age.  So in my humble opinion I would say that once a person hits the age of 80-85 they are pretty well over the hill.
1102497
it is because you are so old