The "I hate having a babyface/looking younger than I really am" thread

Techie2000 · 01-01-2006, 09:06 PM

This is for those of us who still get asked if we want a kids menu in a restaurant, get asked if we are graduating from elementary school instead of high school, and other things that people do when they assume you are much younger than you really are. Well at least that's what happened to me. Anyone else got stories?

the rockin edge · 01-01-2006, 09:08 PM

that used to happen to me a few years ago, not for a while though. now people usually guess my age about right

love_u2_adam · 01-01-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by Techie2000
This is for those of us who still get asked if we want a kids menu in a restaurant, get asked if we are graduating from elementary school instead of high school, and other things that people do when they assume you are much younger than you really are. Well at least that's what happened to me. Anyone else got stories?

i hate when u get asked that "do u want a kids menu" god do i look like i want to color!!

BVS · 01-01-2006, 09:15 PM

I got carded for a Rated R movie the other day...and I'm 30ish

I used to hate it, but the day will come when you really appreciate it.

redkat · 01-01-2006, 09:17 PM

I love getting carded... shocking but true it still happens to me

believe me there are worse things than being thought of as too young

Dismantled · 01-01-2006, 09:38 PM

I'm 27...

I get carded buying certain CD's....my ID gets the total exam if I buy any type of alcohol....I work at a high school so you can just imagine what fun that is..lets see

where do I begin

I get hit on...asked on dates by kids who don't know I teach there

I get yelled at for getting coffee because its for "faculty" only

I get asked to leave the faculty lunch table

everyone thinks my husband is older...he's actually 2 years younger

MissVelvetDress_75 · 01-01-2006, 09:41 PM

I

it now when I am carded and I get the "you are 30!?" comments and looks.

I used to hate my young looks but I love them now.

U2Girl1978 · 01-01-2006, 09:43 PM

I was working at my 2nd job one day and this guy said you look like your 17!

People always say I look young for my age.

MacHat · 01-01-2006, 09:50 PM

I once got called a kid by some random guy cos of my height, I'm 5'2" and he was something like 6'8" .

~BrightestStar~ · 01-01-2006, 10:20 PM

I went out to a restuarant on NYE.
They handed me a kids menu.
But then didn't card me when I ordered a drink.

sallycinnamon78 · 01-01-2006, 10:26 PM

I'm 27, and am 5'2" with a little face and big eyes. For YEARS, I got asked for ID when buying cigs/alcohol. It drove me mental at the time - I really detested it. Here the smoking age is 16 so I was regularly asked until I was about 23. Some nasty old bat asked me if I was 16, a couple of years ago. I replied "No, dear, I'm 25."

After that it didn't happen much, apart from one little incident in 2004. I had to show my passport to get into a club... at the age of 26.

It hasn't happened for over a year. It pissed me off something chronic when it happened all the time, but now, I don't care anymore. I used to get exceptionally irritated when people told me I'd be glad of it one day, but BonoVoxSuperstar is right, I'm afraid.I still fully empathise with anyone who's been irritated by this.

I worked at a petrol station before I went to uni. I remember being infuriated when some arrogant 16 year old imbecile, who was queueing at my till, turned around to his mate and said "watch me get asked for ID by someone younger than me." I was 21!

That said... I once had to ask a 22 year old to prove his age. He did look about 12, but I was a bit embarrassed when he produced his driving license and various other things. His friend thought it was hilarious. I hated doing it, but if I'd sold cigarettes to some underage brat (who were ALWAYS trying), I could have been fined £1000 and been sacked for gross misconduct. So I do feel for the unfortunate staff that have no choice but to ask.

trevster2k · 01-01-2006, 10:27 PM

I still get carded occasionally at clubs and liquor stores and I'm 36. The guy at the liquor store in Edmonton in October was apologetic after he saw my ID, he was like, shit, sorry man.

But I don't have a babyface.

U2Girl1978 · 01-01-2006, 10:51 PM

^

You honestly don't look 36. You look about 28-29.

TripThruUreWires · 01-01-2006, 10:55 PM

when i'm not wearing makeup, i tend to look like an older adolescent. it's minorly irritating, mainly because i get hit on by said age group--and i'm not exactly a cradle-robber. Also, whenever i'm lugging around one or both of my two darling babies, people often assume that i'm either the "big sister" or the babysitter. Oh well, you get used to it. And, yes, as others have pointed out, it will be regarded as a blessing in the years to come.

Carek1230 · 01-01-2006, 11:49 PM

Everyone tells me I look 10 years younger than I am and it feels good. I belive you are as young as you feel, age is only a number. My sister is 2-1/2 yrs younger than I am but everyone always thinks she is the older one! I haven't been carded in a long long time tho.

01-01-2006, 09:06 PM	#1
Techie2000 Refugee Join Date: May 2004 Location: The United States of America Posts: 1,171 Local Time: 05:28 PM	The "I hate having a babyface/looking younger than I really am" thread This is for those of us who still get asked if we want a kids menu in a restaurant, get asked if we are graduating from elementary school instead of high school, and other things that people do when they assume you are much younger than you really are. Well at least that's what happened to me. Anyone else got stories? __________________

01-01-2006, 09:08 PM	#2
the rockin edge Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tomorrow's just an excuse away Posts: 26,816 Local Time: 03:28 PM	that used to happen to me a few years ago, not for a while though. now people usually guess my age about right __________________

01-01-2006, 11:49 PM	#15
Carek1230 Blue Crack Overdose Get me off the internetz! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wishing I was somewhere else.... Posts: 117,057 Local Time: 02:28 PM	Everyone tells me I look 10 years younger than I am and it feels good. I belive you are as young as you feel, age is only a number. My sister is 2-1/2 yrs younger than I am but everyone always thinks she is the older one! I haven't been carded in a long long time tho. __________________

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01-01-2006, 09:15 PM	#4
BVS Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: between my head and heart Posts: 41,026 Local Time: 04:28 PM	I got carded for a Rated R movie the other day...and I'm 30ish I used to hate it, but the day will come when you really appreciate it.

01-01-2006, 09:17 PM	#5
redkat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: racing to the waterside Posts: 19,620 Local Time: 02:28 PM	I love getting carded... shocking but true it still happens to me believe me there are worse things than being thought of as too young

01-01-2006, 09:38 PM	#6
Dismantled Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 21,345 Local Time: 05:28 PM	I'm 27... I get carded buying certain CD's....my ID gets the total exam if I buy any type of alcohol....I work at a high school so you can just imagine what fun that is..lets see where do I begin I get hit on...asked on dates by kids who don't know I teach there I get yelled at for getting coffee because its for "faculty" only I get asked to leave the faculty lunch table everyone thinks my husband is older...he's actually 2 years younger

01-01-2006, 09:41 PM	#7
MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 04:28 PM	I it now when I am carded and I get the "you are 30!?" comments and looks. I used to hate my young looks but I love them now.

01-01-2006, 09:43 PM	#8
U2Girl1978 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the altar of the dark star Posts: 19,374 Local Time: 05:28 PM	I was working at my 2nd job one day and this guy said you look like your 17! People always say I look young for my age.

01-01-2006, 09:50 PM	#9
MacHat Refugee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Londinium Posts: 1,279 Local Time: 09:28 AM	I once got called a kid by some random guy cos of my height, I'm 5'2" and he was something like 6'8" .

01-01-2006, 10:20 PM	#10
~BrightestStar~ Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gettin' hot in a photobooth....livin it up in Ikeaville Posts: 35,735 Local Time: 05:28 PM	I went out to a restuarant on NYE. They handed me a kids menu. But then didn't card me when I ordered a drink.

01-01-2006, 10:26 PM	#11
sallycinnamon78 New Yorker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,977 Local Time: 10:28 PM	I'm 27, and am 5'2" with a little face and big eyes. For YEARS, I got asked for ID when buying cigs/alcohol. It drove me mental at the time - I really detested it. Here the smoking age is 16 so I was regularly asked until I was about 23. Some nasty old bat asked me if I was 16, a couple of years ago. I replied "No, dear, I'm 25." After that it didn't happen much, apart from one little incident in 2004. I had to show my passport to get into a club... at the age of 26. It hasn't happened for over a year. It pissed me off something chronic when it happened all the time, but now, I don't care anymore. I used to get exceptionally irritated when people told me I'd be glad of it one day, but BonoVoxSuperstar is right, I'm afraid.I still fully empathise with anyone who's been irritated by this. I worked at a petrol station before I went to uni. I remember being infuriated when some arrogant 16 year old imbecile, who was queueing at my till, turned around to his mate and said "watch me get asked for ID by someone younger than me." I was 21! That said... I once had to ask a 22 year old to prove his age. He did look about 12, but I was a bit embarrassed when he produced his driving license and various other things. His friend thought it was hilarious. I hated doing it, but if I'd sold cigarettes to some underage brat (who were ALWAYS trying), I could have been fined £1000 and been sacked for gross misconduct. So I do feel for the unfortunate staff that have no choice but to ask.

01-01-2006, 10:27 PM	#12
trevster2k Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,330 Local Time: 05:58 PM	I still get carded occasionally at clubs and liquor stores and I'm 36. The guy at the liquor store in Edmonton in October was apologetic after he saw my ID, he was like, shit, sorry man. But I don't have a babyface.

01-01-2006, 10:51 PM	#13
U2Girl1978 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the altar of the dark star Posts: 19,374 Local Time: 05:28 PM	^ You honestly don't look 36. You look about 28-29.

01-01-2006, 10:55 PM	#14
TripThruUreWires I serve MacPhisto Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: prettiest mess you've ever seen Posts: 1,135 Local Time: 05:28 AM	when i'm not wearing makeup, i tend to look like an older adolescent. it's minorly irritating, mainly because i get hit on by said age group--and i'm not exactly a cradle-robber. Also, whenever i'm lugging around one or both of my two darling babies, people often assume that i'm either the "big sister" or the babysitter. Oh well, you get used to it. And, yes, as others have pointed out, it will be regarded as a blessing in the years to come.