I recall a moment at work when my coworker asked about our manager's age, and my response went something like this: "Well, I'd say somewhere in the range of 30 to 60... You really can't judge some folks by their looks alone. Appearances can be incredibly deceiving!"
It's fascinating how appearances can play tricks on us, and that's precisely what the folks over at the subreddit r/13or30 are all about. They're sharing pictures of individuals whose age appears to be nothing more than just a number.
Whether it's a teenager with a beard that rivals a lumberjack's or a thirty-year-old who could pass for a high school student, they've got it all. Join us in exploring the amusing and sometimes bizarre instances of age-defying appearances.
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This Trick-Or-Treater
"My 15 year old son during trick or treat. What is he dressed as, you ask? He is a Sheild Agent, he wasn't collecting candy, he was handing out cards to all the kids dressed as Marvel characters asking them if they were interested in the Avengers initiative."
At its core, aging is a natural biological process that occurs in all living things, whether it's a fruit, a flower, an animal, or a human being.
Consider this: What happens to a piece of fruit or a flower as it ages? Its appearance undergoes a significant transformation, shifting from a vibrant and youthful state to the opposite. The fruit eventually decays and breaks down, while the flower wilts and follows a similar path.
Me, 14, Looking Like A 40 Year Old Russian Housewife Named Valenka
Sadly, A Problem I Can Relate To As Well
When it comes to humans and the aging process, some individuals may appear older than their actual age, while others of the same age might appear significantly younger. These differences can be attributed to variations in the pace at which their biological age progresses in relation to their chronological age.
Your chronological age is simply the number of years that have passed since the day you were born. It's the number you tell people when they ask you how old you are.
My Dad Looked Like A Pre-Midlife Crisis Businessman… When He Was 17
I don't buy it. Way too many lines around the eyes for a 17 year old.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster... 33 Going On 12
Not Sure If It Has Been Posted Before But Damn
Your biological age reflects the physical development of your body, which is determined by measurable cellular and molecular processes known as biomarkers. It's also influenced by the length of telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of your DNA strands and impact how your body's cells age.
An Update For Y’all
Matronly 40-Year Old Korean Librarian? Nope! Just Me, A 12-Year Old Boy
I was a bigger fella and I had similar hair in my teens. I was perusing the cheeses in the cooler at the grocery store and a woman came up behind me, tapped me on the shoulder, and said, "M'am?" When I turned around, she visibly jumped, and exclaimed, "I'm so sorry!"
Thought I Would Post Myself… I’m 31 Lmao
So, when someone has a younger biological age, it means not only do they look younger, but they are, in practical terms, biologically younger. The saying "age is just a number" is particularly true in the context of chronological age. Take a look around, and you'll see evidence of this.
5 Or 50 (To Life)
A Giant 3 Y/O Or A Baby Faced 23 Y/O?
26 Year Old Kenyan Footballer, Joash Onyango
You might wonder: Can you slow down the biological aging process? Is it possible? The answer is a resounding yes! You have the power to either decelerate or accelerate the rate at which you age, all depending on the choices you make.
Me At 11 Rocking The Granny Sweater
The Author Of Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Forgot To Age
Baby Daddy? Baby? Daddy?
Staying fit is a key factor in combating the aging process. Exercising brings numerous advantages. It enhances blood flow, aids digestion, strengthens the heart, facilitates toxin removal, and provides various benefits that reduce inflammation in the body, often linked to aging and illness.
Me At 13 Looking Like A 30 Year Old Single Mom Who Loves Boxed Wine And Mlms
12 Y/O Me In My Family Photo. I Look Like A 35 Y/O Secretary Who Makes The Best Christmas Cookies At Work
This Police Officer
On the flip side, a lack of physical activity can lead to toxin buildup and inflammatory responses, potentially resulting in conditions like autoimmune disorders and various diseases.
My Sister Is 22 Going On 12
Acosta's Daughter
They should cast her for a horror movie. Also, imo, these parents should be in jail for these haircuts!
7 Year Old Kid Or 30 Year Old Tennis Instructor Named Derek
One of the most harmful things you can do to your body is smoking cigarettes. Smoking speeds up the natural aging of your skin. Cigarettes have carbon monoxide (a harmful gas) and over 4,000 cancer-causing substances. According to the American Cancer Society, smoking is responsible for 30% of all cancer deaths overall and a striking 87% of lung cancer deaths.
Child's Birthday Or 50 Year Olds Early Retirement?
I think a lot of this one is because the haircuts are what most of us are used to seeing on older people. Because they were popular in the 90s, which was when this photo was taken, which means that these girls were just in style in their time! It's like how everybody thinks Ethel is the name of an old lady. All those Ethels were children once!
5 Or 25?
Well, Actually
I'm presuming the cops used the excuse "we thought he was an adult!".......because it sounds better than the real reason they pulled their guns on him.
The sad truth. this racism stuff has got to stop
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In this photo the looks like 12 to me, no way near 30, and age shouldn’t matter anyway, what the hell is wrong with these stupid police!?
I'd have guess him at 17-19....still no reason to pull a gun on someone though.
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That headline disturbs me. I mean, obviously it's in the USA, but come on. Do you continually have to embarrass yourselves to the rest of the world?
It is well-documented that black children are frequently perceived as much older than they actually are by white people
I am not defending police violence or racist acts, but in this case, the police were chasing violent men described as “Polynesian men with dark skin, average builds.” The police, combing the neighborhood, doing their jobs to protect, saw a male standing in a front yard who met the description. They were in a dangerous, high adrenaline situation. How were they to immediately determine, with 100% accuracy, that this person was 1. a kid, 2. in their own yard? Would you rather they have just turned around and went the other way without checking? They couldn’t take the chance. Downvote me if you want, but a lot of times, our police force is just doing their best under awful circumstances. Yes, some are racist pigs doing inexcusable things, but most do a good job protecting the public.
If if you are in US and you are black adult you are legit for being killed by cop. OK. Got it.
There are a lot more “Black-on-Black” crimes than there are cops killing Black people. US Dept of Justice , Office of Justice Programs states that with regards to the shortened lifespan of Black males, “In about 80-90% of the cases, the Black victim was killed by another Black,”. Racism is ugly, nasty and horrific, but we do need to keep an eye in the much larger picture - we have violence and racism everywhere, even within a race, and it all needs to stop.
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Judging1 from his head shape he is a former preemie. They tend to have long slender faces that can make them look older than they are.
What was he playing WITH?! This is a country where ten isn't an unusual age for a school shooter.
You think a 10 y/o is going to understand what he’s supposed to do in that situation?
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The classic saying, "You are what you eat," actually holds some truth when you ponder it. Perhaps it should be modified to say, "You look what you eat." In reality, your overall health and the condition of your skin are closely connected and go deeper than just the surface. Surprisingly, some folks don't realize that the food they eat can have a big impact on how they look. Unhealthy eating doesn't just make you gain weight; it can also speed up the aging process from the inside out. Nutrition, whether it's good or bad, serves as fuel that influences the quality and strength of nearly every part of your body, from your organs to your cells and systems.
Hope this gave you some food for thought. Live well and be well. Scroll down and check out the rest of the folks that absolutely do not look their age.
11 Y/O Boy, 22 Y/O Drag Queen Or 38 Y/O Lesbian?
26 Or 6 Years Young?
This Bodybuilder With A 13 Year Old's Face
15 Or 50
Jamie Foxx, 18 Years Old
Patrick Renna From The Sandlot With His Son At The Field Where They Shot The Movie. He Has Been In The 13or30 Club His Whole Life
Came Across This One On Tinder... 12 Or 20?
The Cast Of Queen's Gambit
I think she has one of the most beautifully unique faces I've ever seen.
12 Or 80?
She has all the marks of just being full body contakt with lots of snow. Here in Norway, that means your 12 no matter your age !
Star Trek Cosplay
Note: this post originally had 70 images. It’s been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes.
That’s sadly what BoredPanda has become anymore.
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If people want to send pictures of themselves that’s fine but to harvest pictures from tinder or elsewhere is just wrong. Just imagine being that person casually scrolling through this site and then boom their photo is there with people mocking or otherwise negatively commenting on their appearance. Not cool
My coworker just found out I have a 13 year old and mentioned how tough it must have been being a teen mom...I just turned 43. Wear sunscreen, don't smoke, and moisturize.
Had an interesting conversation with HR Director of one company. Over her carrier she had interviewed many people, some of which she could not indicate gender or age. Age would be ok, it was enough to check CV, but gender was a pickle, as she admittedly did not know how to address the person (Mr. or Mrs.) without insulting (names were gender neutral as well).
Just ask, what would you prefer I called you? Easy peasy.
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Many of these people seem to have hormonal or genetic growth differences. The tone of the post is way off.
Took my child trick or treating when she was a baby. People kept asking where my costume was.... Not sure whether to be flattered you think I'm younger than what I am... Or creeped out...
I was about 20 when a guy told me I looked like his 14 year old daughter. Me: 'an older version right?' Him: 'No.'
My prom date looked 35 at the time - he had a full beard in 8th grade! But I knew him since kindergarten.
Anyone want to have a guess of the age of this one? 2008-32-65...2c24b5.jpg 
In 6th grade I had a well developed moustache and then a beard by 9th grade. Wish I could have dug those out for this lol
Love this. I can't pick the age of any of them. And with people lying about their age, botox and internet filters, I probably never will. A nice breath of fresh air.
That’s sadly what BoredPanda has become anymore.
Load More Replies... If people want to send pictures of themselves that’s fine but to harvest pictures from tinder or elsewhere is just wrong. Just imagine being that person casually scrolling through this site and then boom their photo is there with people mocking or otherwise negatively commenting on their appearance. Not cool
My coworker just found out I have a 13 year old and mentioned how tough it must have been being a teen mom...I just turned 43. Wear sunscreen, don't smoke, and moisturize.
Had an interesting conversation with HR Director of one company. Over her carrier she had interviewed many people, some of which she could not indicate gender or age. Age would be ok, it was enough to check CV, but gender was a pickle, as she admittedly did not know how to address the person (Mr. or Mrs.) without insulting (names were gender neutral as well).
Just ask, what would you prefer I called you? Easy peasy.
Load More Replies... Many of these people seem to have hormonal or genetic growth differences. The tone of the post is way off.
Took my child trick or treating when she was a baby. People kept asking where my costume was.... Not sure whether to be flattered you think I'm younger than what I am... Or creeped out...
I was about 20 when a guy told me I looked like his 14 year old daughter. Me: 'an older version right?' Him: 'No.'
My prom date looked 35 at the time - he had a full beard in 8th grade! But I knew him since kindergarten.
Anyone want to have a guess of the age of this one? 2008-32-65...2c24b5.jpg
In 6th grade I had a well developed moustache and then a beard by 9th grade. Wish I could have dug those out for this lol
Love this. I can't pick the age of any of them. And with people lying about their age, botox and internet filters, I probably never will. A nice breath of fresh air.
