Andy Rooney on Women Over Forty
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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 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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While I am NOT over 40 just yet... I now think I might be! :laugh: Thank you for sharing!0
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It's a great little read, isn't it?! You're welcome!0
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Thanks for sharing!! (absolutely looooove the last line :happy: :laugh: )0
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:laugh:
Thanks for sharing!0 -
I am looking forward to 40 (it's quickly approaching) and this makes it an even better outlook!
Thanks for sharing!0 -
Love this! Thanks for sharing and how true it is:)0
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Oh yeah!!0
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Nice read0
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I've read this before, but certainly enjoyed reading it again.
Absolutely love it! Thanks for posting.0 -
That is fantastic...0
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+1 for older women. My fiancée has nothing to worry about us getting older together0
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Hahhaa, loved it.0
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HOO RAH for women over 40! Rocking the cradle, rocking the world!0
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I am not over 40, but I still enjoyed this! Although, some of the qualities do fit me :bigsmile:0
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Love it and so true!0
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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.html0 -
Just turned 40 in September ... I have a new appreciation for it. Thank you, my friend0
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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.
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!0 -
I totally 100% agree!!! I love it. Thanks for sharing.0
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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!!0
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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!0
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So true coming from a 42 year old lady!!!0
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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 passed0 -
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.0 -
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: love it!!0
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If Andy Rooney was talking about women over 40, I'd expect him to say, "The young kids these days..." :laugh:
RIP, Curmudgeon. Wish I could take your job. I'd be really good at complaining professionally.0 -
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
I don't know who wrote it but I definitely remember Andy Rooney speaking the words on his segment on 60 Minutes.0 -
Win!0
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"...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:0
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I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing0
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