I remember when I was around 10 (about the time this strip came out), I thought 63 was ancient as well. Heck, I thought anyone over 35 was really old. Strange how time can change one’s perspective. Of course, back then summers lasted forever (what happened?!?) and now the seasons (and years) go by in a blink of an eye.
According to that tale you’re actually your own age until you’re 30, the number of years allotted to humans. All the years after that are the ones the donkey, the camel, the dog and the monkey didn’t want.
I asked a kid what she was majoring in. I was not sure if it was high school or college. It turns out she is my grandchild’s kindergarten teacher. Everyone who is not old seems like a kid to me.
At first I thought that the little guy was somehow putting down his grandfather. But, then I realized that he was exalting his grand who was once only a mere human.
Linus also once asked “1819! Were there PEOPLE, then?” At age 8, 63 looks OLD, and in 1978, it was. People often died in their late fifties—we knew several. We have better medical care for heart and cancer diseases now.
At some point, I started seeing my age in terms of hockey. O-30 was the first period, 31-60 was the second period, and 61-90 … oh geez, I’m in the third period! (But I’m not in overtime, so there’s that).
Let’s see, when I was born, Truman was president (he was in the beginning of his second term), gasoline was 26 cents a gallon (17 cents in some areas), a new car cost about $450, those who had TVs watched “The Life of Riley” and “The Lone Ranger,” Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Abbott and Costello were the biggest names in Hollywood, the New York Yankees won the World Series over the Brooklyn Dodgers (8 teams in each league), you could send a letter for 3 cents …
Those were the good old days or were they?
We also had separate but equal schools, poll taxes and literacy tests, segregated lunch counters and bus terminals, no women in the workforce (once they got married, they were expected to stop sitting on the boss’ lap and quit so as to have babies and take care of the “head of household.”), polio, smallpox, Mao Tse Tung took over China, The Soviet Union got the bomb …
Think about this when you pine for the “Good Old Days.”
Same for me … in fifth grade (1975), our math teacher asked us to calculate how old we’d be 2000. At the time, 10-year-old me couldn’t fathom that I’d ever actually be 35!
At 22, when this strip first appeared, I would have thought it was really funny. Now, I just think it’s hilarious — with a much better basis for the opinion!
13-year-old appearing in juvenile court for vandalizing an elderly neighbor’s porch. Judge “Did you know he was elderly” Kid: ’yeaaahhh" Judge “well how old did you think he was?” Kid: “REALLY old, um, like, 40”
Asharah 12 months ago
Linus! Tsk, tsk!
Mr Nobody 12 months ago
I resemble that remark!
TampaFanatic1 12 months ago
I remember when I was around 10 (about the time this strip came out), I thought 63 was ancient as well. Heck, I thought anyone over 35 was really old. Strange how time can change one’s perspective. Of course, back then summers lasted forever (what happened?!?) and now the seasons (and years) go by in a blink of an eye.
mccollunsky 12 months ago
Wow Linus that’s brutal
cracker65 12 months ago
Time keeps flowing like a river to the sea. Allen Parsons project.
Baba27 12 months ago
According to that tale you’re actually your own age until you’re 30, the number of years allotted to humans. All the years after that are the ones the donkey, the camel, the dog and the monkey didn’t want.
VegaAlopex 12 months ago
How does Linus know how old his grandfather is? Usually the adults don’t tell, unless the year of birth is on a burial plot.
eced52 12 months ago
Wow! Linus’ grandfather’s ears must be burning.
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member 12 months ago
Ouch!
nosirrom 12 months ago
To quote Jack Weinberg: Don’t trust anyone over 30.
Boy, it’s been a long time since I trusted myself.
Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member 12 months ago
I asked a kid what she was majoring in. I was not sure if it was high school or college. It turns out she is my grandchild’s kindergarten teacher. Everyone who is not old seems like a kid to me.
preacherman Premium Member 12 months ago
At first I thought that the little guy was somehow putting down his grandfather. But, then I realized that he was exalting his grand who was once only a mere human.
nancyb creator 12 months ago
Linus also once asked “1819! Were there PEOPLE, then?” At age 8, 63 looks OLD, and in 1978, it was. People often died in their late fifties—we knew several. We have better medical care for heart and cancer diseases now.
dcdete. 12 months ago
I suppose Linus never liked hearing the old Beatles’ song, “Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me – When I’m Sixty-four?”
cdward 12 months ago
Used to work with elementary school kids and came to realize they had three age groups: kid, teenager, and old.
cdward 12 months ago
At some point, I started seeing my age in terms of hockey. O-30 was the first period, 31-60 was the second period, and 61-90 … oh geez, I’m in the third period! (But I’m not in overtime, so there’s that).
markkahler52 12 months ago
Someday you’ll be singing, “He’s Gone”
dflak 12 months ago
If you want to feel old, look back. If you want to feel alive, look forward.
Popcorn king 12 months ago
He once was a human, but NOW he’s a god!
mourdac Premium Member 12 months ago
60 is the new …nah, it’s still old.
Ellis97 12 months ago
My grandad lived to be 75, at least I think he did.
dflak 12 months ago
Let’s see, when I was born, Truman was president (he was in the beginning of his second term), gasoline was 26 cents a gallon (17 cents in some areas), a new car cost about $450, those who had TVs watched “The Life of Riley” and “The Lone Ranger,” Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Abbott and Costello were the biggest names in Hollywood, the New York Yankees won the World Series over the Brooklyn Dodgers (8 teams in each league), you could send a letter for 3 cents …
Those were the good old days or were they?
We also had separate but equal schools, poll taxes and literacy tests, segregated lunch counters and bus terminals, no women in the workforce (once they got married, they were expected to stop sitting on the boss’ lap and quit so as to have babies and take care of the “head of household.”), polio, smallpox, Mao Tse Tung took over China, The Soviet Union got the bomb …
Think about this when you pine for the “Good Old Days.”
Decepticomic 12 months ago
Especially if he’s a republican. Badum-tsh.
kaycstamper 12 months ago
When do we stop being human beings?!
F-Flash 12 months ago
I told my mom at her 80th Bday, that you’re really not old until you turn 90.
rodneyrhodes Premium Member 12 months ago
Same for me … in fifth grade (1975), our math teacher asked us to calculate how old we’d be 2000. At the time, 10-year-old me couldn’t fathom that I’d ever actually be 35!
ladykat 12 months ago
I’m 69 and I’m still human!
Patsi Maroney Premium Member 12 months ago
“Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m…”
SusieB 12 months ago
As a 63 year old, I resemble that remark
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member 12 months ago
Almost exactly as old as Peanuts, minus 1 day.
uniquename 12 months ago
It happens to be my 63rd birthday today. I don’t have any grandchildren though. At least, not yet. Does that mean I’m still human?
rugeirn 12 months ago
At 22, when this strip first appeared, I would have thought it was really funny. Now, I just think it’s hilarious — with a much better basis for the opinion!
walt1968pat Premium Member 12 months ago
63? He’s just a kid.
PaulAbbott2 12 months ago
A mere three years older than me. Thanks, Linus
Black4dder 12 months ago
It’s weird being the same age as old people.
jagedlo 12 months ago
April 11, 2029…if I’m still around then…
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 12 months ago
How old is Snoopy in dog years?
geese28 12 months ago
63 use to be like going to NY to CA on foot. Now it’s towards the end of your block
oakie817 12 months ago
i was 63 once…long long ago in a land far far away
socalvillaguy Premium Member 12 months ago
I’m 64, and I don’t know how I feel being old enough to be Linus’ grandpa since I’ve been reading this strip since childhood.
Save Linus 12 months ago
This is rather unusual for Linus because of his wisdom. He is still one of my favorites, though!
Paul D Premium Member 12 months ago
Long, long ago (63 plus a decade) and in a galaxy far, far away (born in CA, now in FL) a lad first saw the light of day . . .
mindjob 12 months ago
He must think that at 63 we morph from being humans to walking corpses, or extras for a zombie movie
stamps 12 months ago
That’s the age I first became a grandfather.
Investtillitsgone 12 months ago
You are not getting “old”. You are getting “older”, as is everybody, even the kids!
Ammo hates the comment policy Premium Member 12 months ago
As a 63 year old, I think Linus was oddly specific on that number. Imagine his opinion on a 81 year old POTUS running for another term.
KEA 12 months ago
what does that make me? …a fossil I guess
Old Time Tales 12 months ago
I always say that the first 60 years were awesome, I can’t wait to how the second 60 go.
Martin 78 12 months ago
Now that I’m ‘up-there’ myself, I’ll see that someone I knew passed at 65 or 70, and I think, " Dang, they were young!"
raybarb44 12 months ago
What is 73 then?……
LivelyClamor 12 months ago
13-year-old appearing in juvenile court for vandalizing an elderly neighbor’s porch. Judge “Did you know he was elderly” Kid: ’yeaaahhh" Judge “well how old did you think he was?” Kid: “REALLY old, um, like, 40”
awcoffman 12 months ago
How did all the people who used to be the same age as me get to be so old?
eddi-TBH 12 months ago
Hey now, Linus!
Otis Rufus Driftwood 12 months ago
Until our dad died last year at 74 years old, my youngest brother loved to joke about him being older than dirt and riding dinosaurs.
GreggW Premium Member 7 months ago
63 is younger than it used to be.