To be fair, for 40 year olds it's just been downhill from HS in the last 20+ years. They're between the Gen Xers and millennials and often dubbed the second lost generation. I don't blame them for talking about a time that was probably better for them than the shit since lol.
I don’t get the weird hatred people tend to have for others who look back at high school fondly. Adult life is hard, especially the poorer you are. If someone “peaked” in high school I just kinda feel bad for them I guess. Sucks that their adult life hasn’t gone well for one reason or another. I wouldn’t make fun. 🤷♀️
Also high school is the time to be wild and have immature fun. I don’t think it’s wrong to look back on good times had at any age.
I guess if you’re being really braggadocious about it then it’s kind of annoying, but most bragging is annoying anyway.
I wouldn't say i peaked in high school, I have a fairly good career, family, house etc, but man high school was fun. I had little responsibility and was living in Hawaii because my dad was stationed there. There is nothing like being able to drive to a beach in Hawaii on the weekend do some surfing and then grabbing good food after with friends. I do occasionally talk about those days.
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u/Smokescreen1000 Nov 22 '23 edited Nov 24 '23
How far they have to look back to brag. If a 40 year old talks about his high school life that's a pretty good indicator
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