Welcome to the world of “two steps forward, one step back.” While more and more examples of Aging Boldly permeate the culture, there are always some stinkers who spoil the fun. What exactly do we mean? Ageism on social media, in this case.
Image: Helen Mirren/Instagram
Let us share Exhibit A: This fall, the fabulous Dame Helen Mirren, age 73, posted a photo on Instagram, taken while she was in Lithuania. She was sporting a sleek black Tumi backpack strapped over her shoulders.
Here are some of the negative responses she had to endure: “She looks silly with it” and “No, no, no, Helen! You are so beautiful gorgeous perfection … Why messing with that. It’s a no-no after 19,” to which someone else replied, “‘Who says it’s a no-no! Why not defy these silly rules and make it a yes-yes.”
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