Patronising or what?

What exactly are you saying "Why not?" to, Nonnie1 ? I am a bit confused.

Was it to KatyK saying "'why is it oh bless just because he is 84?'

Or was it to him going on the programme in the first place (I agree, good for him! He should be admired, not treated like a toddler who has just achieved something brilliant, like taking two steps without falling over )

I wasn't commenting about him being on the show (as you say good for him. The performance was unintentionally amusing btw)

It was the reaction when he walked on that annoyed me. "Oh bless" simply because of his age is unbelievably patronising. They don't say that to anyone else (unless they are under 10 when it's probably fair enough because they are small and cute)

First message did not go on............... doh

Why not?

I think it is wonderful to see older people making their mark. Good for him I say

Why not? How many 84 year old men would even dream of doing something like that. Good for him I say. Old people are relevant and instances like this hi-light that point.

I watched this with my granddaughter and I said to her 'why is it oh bless just because he is 84?'

It does sound as if it was an unnecessarily patronising comment, cooky. Was his performance good?