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Why are all the derogatory comments about old grannies never Grandads?

(154 Posts)
Cambsnan Tue 31-Oct-23 14:20:23

When did the word granny become shorthand for all the bad things about aging? A grandad is never used in this way! I became a grandma in my 40s and don’t feel old even 25 years on.

WelwynWitch3 Fri 29-Nov-24 19:50:16

I was a ‘nana’ at 48. On holiday in France my then future DIL called me a trouper because I was playing with grandsons, they were in dingy and I was pulling them around, after when they had finished playing I got dingy out of water and carried it back to where we were sitting, I was probably in my early 60’s then. Being a nana you do stuff you wouldn’t normally do whilst you are able. I am now almost 75, have reverse right shoulder replacement and two hip replacements, I now also need a new knee so can’t always do everything I want to. I am not worried about what I am called at my age, I am old in body but my mind is still active, and the old saying sticks and stones. Who cares?!

Caro41 Sun 19-Jan-25 17:02:49

Even awkward men get called old women and it is up to us (old women! ) to stamp it out .

Doodledog Sun 19-Jan-25 17:16:06

I wonder why this thread has been resurrected?

It's bringing back memories though🤔