I have been itching to write on this interesting phenomenon. All people of my generation are sailing in their wonderful forties.Some remarkable things have been happening to them, which needs a kind mention. This of course goes without saying that the phenomenon is universal.
So to start with, this post is dedicated to those forty plus men I know:
They have suddenly acquired mean motorbikes.
They want to be remembered for their Dukes,Triumphs, Harleys, Enfields, Yamahas n what not! Just bikes aren’t enough, they have formed clubs for organised admiration of themselves and their bikes.π
They are hot on the social media-
They are live and kicking in the ether world all the time and also expect you to like, comment and follow them. These men tweet!π³and create big storms.
They know these Diets-
Vegan,Pegan,Paleo,Atkins,Ketogenic,Mediterranean, anything to make that beer belly vanish and push the years a bit back. I swear I have seen one of them actually munch sprouts by the count! and wolf down a calorie laden chocolate cake slice( One fine boss was he! always on a diet π)
Conneiseurs all-
They have been reading, trying and discovering for themselves, be it wines,cheese, chocolates,oysters,tea, coffee, classical music- dance- drama- Indian and of the world, all! Now, they are the authority.
Sporting a new look-
from being a clean shaven good guy to the lumbar look; they ensure surprise if not awe! Goatees, Whiskers, Handlebars are appearing on their faces.Some of them look awesome but most of them require to be shown the mirror!π
They have all become men of steel!
Gymming, muscle training, cycling, trekking… who said 40+ was middle aged? Their dedication is system defying and the roads and hills are alive with the sound of …ππ΅ποΈ
They love reunions.
Its happening all around us, with these 40+ men trotting across the globe to meet up old buddies and sweethearts!πThey all get back a little more pensive.( Hmmπ! hearts are beating a bit louder)
New vocabulary. There’s no stopping them as they ‘babe’ n ‘baby’ you! and try to effortlessly converse with the Gen Z teenager with as many YOs, LOLs, TYSMs, Awesomes, Toxics n Cools! They talk what the buzz is!
Climbed the hill-
So what! they all have, and there is no getting down! One or two have got pushed down on to the wrong side a bit early but they too are taking it sportingly with a new look! Not resorting to the cover up with dyes- is also the new “cool”!
Let’s live it up is their Mantra. New wardrobe, new look, new passions( skydiving, jungle drive, rafting, trekking… you name it, they jump to it.)are shaping these forty something men, and we are loving it.
Its amazing to see the metamorphosis around me. I am sure most of you have this phenomenon occurring in your respective homes and fraternity. Do add your bit on the missed out masala!!
Photo Courtesy: Rajeev,Saurav, Girish, Munnawar and Nandkishore.
*Disclaimer: this blog targets all 40+ men and in no way spares those who have got away from my scrutiny.
40s looking very exciting. So much to look forward toβ¦ π
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Sure!! Come across, you wouldn’t want to step into the fifties!!!
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Have you forgotten the 40 winks?….or its not the ” in thing”…..great read sushmitaπ
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Thank you so much π! Oh the teen rush with 40 winks also must be there… Especially after the reunions!
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Wah⦠U have described most of the traits beautifully. Afterall, life begins after 40.
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Thank you π! You are one of them! Jungle safari in an open Jeep kinds!
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Yup… Many more adventurous trips in pipeline
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Sush β€ interesting & entertaining as ever ! One more thing, we in the late fifties too have our own dare devil groups, the young-old women’s koottam, to hike, bike, and chill up among the clouds π
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Absolutely! Why not!Wonder what will happen to these 40 something men??They have been pushing the clock back, fifties may be quite faaaar for themπ¬
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This one is a clearer and louder ode. Lovely !!
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Thank you for liking it Rashmi! Ode it is… Should I post one on women too?
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Spot on. A new adrenaline rush, thinking young & avenues I guess drives it all.
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Thank you for the endorsement sir!!!
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In addition to being the flag bearer of metro sexuality , looking impeccable , flaunting mean machines and toned bodies , its about self actualisation. With economic freedom Forties is best time to fullfill the need of self actualisation.
We men are equally amused by the same transformation among women in their forties.
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well said Girish! Self actualisation is the right term…
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And I realised I am at the fag end of 40s and am yet to experiment something different something new!!!
Am I being a lazy bong?
Am I the boring bong?
Am I just going with the boring daily routine? ??
Oh my goodness! What am I doing?
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Oh God! πA soliloquy by an eminent personality!! No sweetheart, you are doing everything right. These guys are doing it better. That’s all.
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Oooooooooh!
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The lumber look is going to stay for a while among us young people too…πππ (It’s a different story that I can’t grow one yetπππ)
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Hahahaha!! You liked the model I guess!
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Good one !….
…..somewhere in the awesome “forties”, there is this realization as to you have reached that point in life where you are “old” enough [ read it as financially established π ] to afford the things you’ve always wanted to do and at the same time “young” enough to enjoy them…
Guess, in the “thirties” we were kind of stuck in “routines”….:)
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Thank you for reading the post and liking it. You too are very much a part of the awesome brigade!
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Amazingly thoughtful..
Thatβs another great thing about getting older. Your life is written on your face.β –
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Absolutely true. Thank you for gracing my blog ππ
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Going by the list, I seem to be missing on a lot of activities. Skydiving is surely one of them I m trying pretty soon….
Interesting observations…
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Thank you! You have a whole decade ahead… You can do all of it and much more!!
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Lol.. genuinely true. I see it too all around myself. Myself trying to hold on to my fourties. After reading this.. I say Sush you rock my worldβ£οΈ
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Thank you.You are being kind. I know what a terrific person you are. Calgary must be sweating!
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Awesome! Loved it β€ π
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Thank you Breeta! Loved “Suhana Safar aur ye mausam haseen…”
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Just a happy happy song β€
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Ha ha ha… nice! But fories are the new twenties now.. rt!?
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Yes ma’am!! π Absolutely right! Thank you for reading…
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This is nice….πππ
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Thanks Arjun.
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hello ma,am very interesting side, these forties.
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Hahaha! Thank you Santosh!
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Well, when I am in my forties I would love own a Triumph, Yamaha, and a Harley. Roaming around the world wandering and becoming a connoisseur. I loved it.
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Thank you!! You sure will π
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