The Exact Moments People Realized That They're Getting Old AF

Even though we still feel like kids on the inside, we're very much adults on the outside. We might be known as the coolest kids on the block among our friends, but the younger generation sees us as ancient and irrelevant. That's your tough-to-swallow pill of the day. Sorry to break it to you. A Redditor started a thread about the very moment people realized they were getting old. At least they're coming to terms with the harsh truth, right? Let us know if you relate to any of the moments below. 

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