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Gene Weingarten's avatar

All males over 60 are creepy. Get used to it.

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Elmer's avatar

No they are not. Young women still vie for my attention. And I like it. So does my wife, who enjoys other women affirming my hotness.

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Gene Weingarten's avatar

You are not hot, because your name is Elmer.

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Bob Morris's avatar

You’re a bot, right?

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Elmer's avatar

No I am for reals.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Used to it? Hell, I'm thriving on it.

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jim boland's avatar

Creepy? No. Dirty old man? Not really. Believe in the hereafter and know what you’re here after? Getting closer. Alive and well, still have most of your own teeth and aren’t going away quietly? Obviously. Kind of like the double mint twins. I do think your kids may have a slightly different take on it, especially the daughters-in-laws. Just my take

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Bob Morris's avatar

My daughter-in-laws have not yet chimed in. Being lovely in their own right, they would diplomatically not take sides.

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Steven Dougherty's avatar

This rather obvious attempt to provoke comment and thus goose subscriptions is sound strategy since you’ll need the money to add a second bedroom.

You have lost an argument that has divided the sexes since Eve chose to get the hell out of Eden (expulsion myth pure male propaganda) after her mate pretended to study the pendulum swing of her pony tail when he was actually mesmerized by the sway of her hips.

You may as well have asked those women for a bite of their apples.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Provoke comments? Me? And I remain mesmerized by all females, especially my lovely wife.

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Jennifer Anderson's avatar

I can relate. I’m a weird 70 year old lady who enjoys interacting with people — especially if they happen to be cute young men. To be clear, I chat (flirt?) with all humans — young/old, all genders, etc. I’m also married to an introvert who finds my actions mildly amusing.

Btw, you were with your lovely wife which (in my opinion) makes you funny, not creepy.

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Bob Morris's avatar

I'm a big believer in benign flirting ... obviously. Although I probably wouldn't have said anything had I not been with my lovely wife. That's not to say I wouldn't have admired the sway of the ponytails. Thanks for reading, Jennifer.

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Kaylea's avatar

I’ve noticed that almost all older people (regardless of gender) like to talk and make comments to strangers. It doesn’t bother me. At places like the Enzian, the older ladies like to talk to strangers in line. At places like the gym, it is particularly older men who like to chat and make comments. I’ve definitely encountered some moments when it’s a little creepy (the old guy taking ballet classes who had a wife but kept “pretending” to hit on me…was funny at first, then it got kinda uncomfortable), but it can be way creepier when young guys make comments, too. I do agree with some people that it comes off as less creepy when the guy isn’t alone, especially if he has his wife with him. Usually, I think it’s just extroverts who like talking, and usually I enjoy the interaction despite being introverted. Only those women you talked to know if they felt creeped out by the interaction or not.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Speaking to strangers is important, it’s social glue, especially these days when too many folks bury their faces in phone. I fall into the extrovert category and I feel it’s my job to extract introverts from their shells.

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Shawn Vincent's avatar

All old guys are creepy. Me included. And I'm 48. But for only for a few more months. Then I'll be older. And creapier.

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Steve Schoene's avatar

It's that fine line between cheeky and creepy, may have crossed it meeself

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Bob Morris's avatar

It's what keeps us alive, eh?

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Karen PATTERSON's avatar

Less creepy than if the women had been in their 20s. More creepy that a simple “good morning.” The women probably thought you were clueless old guy, as opposed to creepy.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Well, I'll settle for being an old guy, but I bristle at the the clueless part. Although perhaps in the minds of others ... yeah, I'm that guy.

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Julie Vernon's avatar

Would you have made the same comment to two men with ponytails?

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Bob Morris's avatar

Hmmm, good question. Probably not. But my lovely wife might have ... thanks for reading my stuff.

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Bull Garlington's avatar

The moment you stopped them to talk about part of their appearance, you became creep adjacent. The real question is not were you creepy, but did the two women think you were creepy. The answer is yeah they fucking did.

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Bob Morris's avatar

I believe in the generosity of the human spirit. And even if those two nice women thought I was creep adjacent, at least they laughed.

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Bull Garlington's avatar

On the other hand, synchronized pony tail bopping ought to be an olympic sport.

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Vicki Abrell Mock's avatar

If making two people laugh and maybe giving them something to talk and laugh about later is creepy, then so be it. Maybe creepy is too strong. How about “unnecessary conversation”. Hey, at least you got a laugh from them, an article and comments. It is a good day!

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Bob Morris's avatar

Exactly, Vicki. I simply mined a minor occurrence into 500 words and some fun. Thanks for reading.

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Jane Hastings James's avatar

You were walking with your wife when you made the comment. You were being friendly. Leesburg natives (southerners, in general) speak to others we encounter. Other places, people avert eyes and keep going.

I had to take a psychology class for teachers. One person interviewed on film was the only person who jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. He said that he told himself on the bus ride to the bridge that if even one person spoke to him on his trip to the bridge, he would not jump. No one spoke and he jumped.

See, if you had been riding on that bus, you would have spoken because you’re friendly. I wonder how many people you have kept from jumping off their bridge of choice?

I enjoy your posts! Yes, Merle made sure I subscribed.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Well, Jane, I don't know that I've prevented anyone from jumping. And I've provoked anyone into making that last leap, I hope they came to their senses and were laughing on the way down. Thanks for reading. And thanks to Merle for forcing you into it.

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Cheryl Andrews's avatar

You were fine. But still, give Debbie an extra few hugs today.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Cheryl! How wonderful to hear from you. And I saw that you became a paid subscriber. I promise to spend the money foolishly. I'll go hug Debbie right now and tell her you commanded me to do so. Thanks for reading...

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LINDA HOLTER's avatar

My late husband told me I think too much. He may well have been right. But the whole exchange made me smile and brought back some good memories. So thanks for that!

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Bob Morris's avatar

Glad to be of service, Linda. Keep smiling. And thanks for reading.

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John Lowndes's avatar

The binary choice is tough. Can we have a creep scale?

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Bob Morris's avatar

OK, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm hoping I come in less than 4. But others may differ. Thanks for reading, John.

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Lisa Cianci's avatar

If you were by yourself — kind of creepy. With your wife — not creepy.

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Bob Morris's avatar

Yes! My sentiments exactly. And our dog agrees. Thanks for reading, Lisa.

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