Im not that old, but I do wonder at what point, if ever, is it sad to find toys/stuff designed for young people fun?
I dont like hunting and meat smokers. Or sports. Im into classic consoles and rc cars and Legos. Sometimes I feel like people have kids just so they can try to relive their own kid days. But I do that on a daily basis. Im surrounded by “kid” stuff, right down to 90s vhs cartoons and a Bop it.
My co workers would think its very odd that I spent the weekend playing atari and building legos. I guess I did put up some wood paneling too. But most other people were probably trucking their kids to sports practice and smoking a hog.
By the way, there are several different types of “kid” toys 😅 https://mstdn.ca/@paulisci/115769767114526283
When you either have no personality outside of liking childrens toys, or you find yourself rushing into a store and elbowing people, potentially children, out of the way, so that you can get the toy first.
When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.
C.S. Lewis
Friend of mine who just retired, started getting into Lego for the first time in his life. You’re never too old
Well…
You and I are of the same make. Embrace your freedoms, enjoy your life to the fullest. Don’t let societies insecurities drag you down.
Legos are awesome and when you’re an adult you have money to buy them. Is the wood paneling creative or just home maintenance?
More for enjoyment. Covers up bad drywall work, and i love the look and smell of wood!
Yeah, I’m the wrong person to ask. I’m 43, have a massive Lego collection, and play games in my spare time (what the kids leave for my wife and I).
(Edit) You should Google “AFOL” groups - Adult Fans Of Lego are all over the place. And even if you don’t end up joining any, they have some impressive builds!
I love the replies in this thread and agree with them whole heartedly.
Enjoy playing with toys. Keep that imagination strong. Don’t ever let anyone else make you feel wierd about it.
At the point that you do it not for fun, but for an obligation to your past self or for the potential profits later down the line
Otherwise, there is no limit. Age limits on fun are a capitalist lie
I’m a dudely guy. I love my smoker (where do you live that they’re doing it that often? Even here in Texas it’s a niche hobby 99% of the time). I work on and ride motorcycles. Woodworking. Hog hunting, but that’s mostly to keep wild hogs from tearing up land of people I know. I love camping. Music production. So I’d be considered pretty normal, minus the sports, if someone were to know my hobbies.
But also I’ve got some plushies in my home studio. I like them, they make me smile. I’ve got a bunch of retro games on modern equipment. I read a lot of fantasy and that includes a healthy dose YA fantasy. In addition to tabletop games that a lot of folks play I have an entire shelf dedicated to kids board games that I play.
I don’t have kids. Never will. I’m the crazy uncle to everyone else’s kids and we have a great time when they’re over. And if anyone doesn’t like my childish hobbies they can go fuck themselves.
Liking kids stuff isn’t sad at all. Ever. If you aren’t harming others and you’re having a good time then anyone who gives a shit has stepped way the fuck out of their lane. If you met the most amazing person tomorrow and wanted them to be your partner and they found out about your hobbies and made fun of them, even if they were perfect in every other way, that’s not the right person for you.
Now I’m not personally a Lego person. I don’t have the concentration for it. But if I found out you were my neighbor I’d 100% offer to smoke a brisket or whatever you eat and supply some beer if you’d bring over the Atari for some Combat or have an extra RC car that we can race. That sounds like an incredible way to spend a Saturday if I’m not headed out of town.
Hell yeah, fantasy. I just finished reading all of the Discworld books in chronological order. I didn’t think I would like it jumping between characters, but it was actually refreshing taking a break from themes and characters.
You have adult money and thus can buy all the cool stuff.
Why wouldn’t you?
I’m 38 years old and still play with Beyblades. Do what you love as long as it doesn’t hurt others or yourself.
At no point. It’s that simple.
The only thing that’s sad is being ashamed of your hobbies and interests. Do whatever you want with your free time, I promise that nobody gives a fuck.
My fiancee and I build Legos together, play games together and there is nothing wrong with that. Rules like this are purely fictional and societal pressure. Just do what you like, you’re a grown up! Even if someone tells you you shouldn’t, you don’t even have to do something with that :)
It’s perfectly acceptable to play with Lego’s all the way up to age 99. Then you have to stop.
Sad toot for Dick van Dyke.
/sarcasm
