Andy Rooney on Women Over Forty

MayMaydoesntrun
MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
edited October 6 in Chit-Chat
Saw this today and thought it share-worthy. Not meant as a slight to women younger than 40, just a celebration for those who are 40 and onward. :drinker:

Andy Rooney on Women Over Forty
By: Veronica Kavanagh (View Profile)

Andy Rooney says:

As I grow in age, I value women who are over forty most of all. Here are just a few reasons why: A woman over forty will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, “What are you thinking?” She doesn’t care what you think.

If a woman over forty doesn’t want to watch the game, she doesn’t sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And, it’s usually something more interesting.

A woman over forty knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is, what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of forty give a hoot what you might think about her or what she’s doing.

Women over forty are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won’t hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it’s like to be unappreciated.

A woman over forty has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend because she doesn’t trust the guy with other women. Women over forty couldn’t care less if you’re attracted to her friends because she knows her friends won’t betray her.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over forty. They always know.

A woman over forty looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over forty is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest. They’ll tell you right off if you are a jerk, if you are acting like one! You don’t ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over forty for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it’s not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of forty-plus, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some twenty-two-year-old waitress.

Ladies, I apologize.

For all those men who say, “Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free,” here’s an update for you. Now 80 percent of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize it’s not worth buying an entire pig, just to get a little sausage.
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  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    While I am NOT over 40 just yet... I now think I might be! :laugh: Thank you for sharing!
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    It's a great little read, isn't it?! You're welcome!
  • wiglet23
    wiglet23 Posts: 887 Member
    Thanks for sharing!! (absolutely looooove the last line :happy: :laugh: )
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    :laugh:
    Thanks for sharing!
  • HappyathomeMN
    HappyathomeMN Posts: 498 Member
    I am looking forward to 40 (it's quickly approaching) and this makes it an even better outlook!

    Thanks for sharing!
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    Love this! Thanks for sharing and how true it is:)
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
    Oh yeah!!
  • aolani
    aolani Posts: 80 Member
    Nice read
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    I've read this before, but certainly enjoyed reading it again.
    Absolutely love it! Thanks for posting.
  • shedoos
    shedoos Posts: 446 Member
    That is fantastic...
  • EricMurano
    EricMurano Posts: 825 Member
    +1 for older women. My fiancée has nothing to worry about us getting older together ;)
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    Hahhaa, loved it.
  • CJK1959
    CJK1959 Posts: 279 Member
    HOO RAH for women over 40! Rocking the cradle, rocking the world!
  • I am not over 40, but I still enjoyed this! Although, some of the qualities do fit me :bigsmile:
  • kent4j
    kent4j Posts: 391 Member
    Love it and so true!
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Hmm, I read that piece recently for "women over fifty"...........

    I wonder which one he actually wrote? lol.

    Well, it appears that Mr. Rooney did NOT write this.....and wasn't happy to be quoted as saying he did! So, live and learn, hmmm?

    It was written by a man named Frank Kaiser:
    http://www.suddenlysenior.com/praiseolderwomen.html
  • chyloet
    chyloet Posts: 196 Member
    Just turned 40 in September ... I have a new appreciation for it. Thank you, my friend :heart:
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
    Saw this today and thought it share-worthy. Not meant as a slight to women younger than 40, just a celebration for those who are 40 and onward. :drinker:

    Andy Rooney on Women Over Forty
    By: Veronica Kavanagh (View Profile)

    Andy Rooney says:

    As I grow in age, I value women who are over forty most of all. Here are just a few reasons why: A woman over forty will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, “What are you thinking?” She doesn’t care what you think.

    If a woman over forty doesn’t want to watch the game, she doesn’t sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And, it’s usually something more interesting.

    A woman over forty knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is, what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of forty give a hoot what you might think about her or what she’s doing.

    Women over forty are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won’t hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it.

    Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it’s like to be unappreciated.

    A woman over forty has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend because she doesn’t trust the guy with other women. Women over forty couldn’t care less if you’re attracted to her friends because she knows her friends won’t betray her.

    Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over forty. They always know.

    A woman over forty looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over forty is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

    Older women are forthright and honest. They’ll tell you right off if you are a jerk, if you are acting like one! You don’t ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

    Yes, we praise women over forty for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it’s not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of forty-plus, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some twenty-two-year-old waitress.

    Ladies, I apologize.

    For all those men who say, “Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free,” here’s an update for you. Now 80 percent of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize it’s not worth buying an entire pig, just to get a little sausage.
    Andy - RIP

    And he was right.
    Sure, in youth there is beauty, but I have always valued maturity and wisdom.
    I am more passionate for my wife as a very fit 46 year old hottie than when she was 15.

    And she was HOT at 15!
  • lannlynn
    lannlynn Posts: 72 Member
    I totally 100% agree!!! I love it. Thanks for sharing.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    re "they won’t hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it." LOL!! So true!! We're a dangerous lot!!
  • colorfulcupcakes
    colorfulcupcakes Posts: 122 Member
    I remember seeing this on tv many years ago and it always stuck with me... and since then I've always planned on wearing bright lipstick starting at age 40. hehee!
  • Fabnover40Kat
    Fabnover40Kat Posts: 300 Member
    So true coming from a 42 year old lady!!!
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    Thank you for sharing - I think I hit 40 a couple years ago (but will actually be 40 next year) that was GREAT - so much so - I had to share it with a co worker!!!

    RIP Andy. Sad day when he passed
  • colorfulcupcakes
    colorfulcupcakes Posts: 122 Member
    Hmm, I read that piece recently for "women over fifty"...........

    I wonder which one he actually wrote? lol.

    Well, it appears that Mr. Rooney did NOT write this.....and wasn't happy to be quoted as saying he did! So, live and learn, hmmm?

    It was written by a man named Frank Kaiser:
    http://www.suddenlysenior.com/praiseolderwomen.html

    I don't know who wrote it but I definitely remember Andy Rooney speaking the words on his segment on 60 Minutes.
  • cdngirl71
    cdngirl71 Posts: 2,641 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: love it!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If Andy Rooney was talking about women over 40, I'd expect him to say, "The young kids these days..." :laugh:

    RIP, Curmudgeon. :heart: Wish I could take your job. I'd be really good at complaining professionally.
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Hmm, I read that piece recently for "women over fifty"...........

    I wonder which one he actually wrote? lol.

    Well, it appears that Mr. Rooney did NOT write this.....and wasn't happy to be quoted as saying he did! So, live and learn, hmmm?

    It was written by a man named Frank Kaiser:
    http://www.suddenlysenior.com/praiseolderwomen.html

    No. He denies having anything to do with it.

    so, your "rememberer" is off :wink: :wink:

    I don't know who wrote it but I definitely remember Andy Rooney speaking the words on his segment on 60 Minutes.
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
    Win!
  • risskie
    risskie Posts: 203 Member
    "...For all those men who say, “Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free,” here’s an update for you. Now 80 percent of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize it’s not worth buying an entire pig, just to get a little sausage. " I posted this last paragraph as my FB status.... it's the best quip of all of them.:laugh:
  • Wallaby2
    Wallaby2 Posts: 132 Member
    I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing ;)
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