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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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#1
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.
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#2
Me, 14, Looking Like A 40 Year Old Russian Housewife Named Valenka
#3
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.
#4
My Dad Looked Like A Pre-Midlife Crisis Businessman… When He Was 17
George Costanza 2 years ago
I don't buy it. Way too many lines around the eyes for a 17 year old.
#5
Thomas Brodie-Sangster... 33 Going On 12
#6
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.
#7
An Update For Y’all
#8
Matronly 40-Year Old Korean Librarian? Nope! Just Me, A 12-Year Old Boy
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
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!"
#9
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.
#10
5 Or 50 (To Life)
#11
A Giant 3 Y/O Or A Baby Faced 23 Y/O?
#12
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.
#13
Me At 11 Rocking The Granny Sweater
#14
The Author Of Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Forgot To Age
#15
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.
#16
Me At 13 Looking Like A 30 Year Old Single Mom Who Loves Boxed Wine And Mlms
#17
12 Y/O Me In My Family Photo. I Look Like A 35 Y/O Secretary Who Makes The Best Christmas Cookies At Work
#18
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.
#19
My Sister Is 22 Going On 12
#20
Acosta's Daughter
Winnie the Moo 2 years ago
They should cast her for a horror movie. Also, imo, these parents should be in jail for these haircuts!
#21
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.
#22
Child's Birthday Or 50 Year Olds Early Retirement?
Ash 2 years ago
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!
#23
5 Or 25?
#24
Well, Actually
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.
#25
11 Y/O Boy, 22 Y/O Drag Queen Or 38 Y/O Lesbian?
#26
26 Or 6 Years Young?
#27
This Bodybuilder With A 13 Year Old's Face
#28
15 Or 50
#30
Jamie Foxx, 18 Years Old
#31
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
#32
Came Across This One On Tinder... 12 Or 20?
#33
The Cast Of Queen's Gambit
Caroline Kimber 2 years ago
I think she has one of the most beautifully unique faces I've ever seen.
#34
12 Or 80?
afia kooma 2 years ago
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 !
#35
Star Trek Cosplay
#36
My Friend, Who Is 17. His Face Screams Primary School But His Outfit And Mannerisms Make Him Look Like A Middle-Aged Accountant
#37
Belgian Parliament Member
#38
19 Year Old Rookie Or 47 Year Old Coach
#40
This Photo Was Taken About A Week Before My 14th Birthday
#41
Not Sure If This Is A Venezuelan Secret Service Agent Is 13 Or 30
#42
Me At Age 16
#43
Michael Cera: 12 Or 22?
#44
I Truly Cannot Figure This One Out!
#45
No Joke, Met Him In A Bar, Said He Was 21 Not 12
#46
13or60?
#48
It Ain't Easy Being Soccer Mom And Soccer Daughter
#49
From Bernie Sander's Instagram
#50
Those Tattoos Could Easily Just Be Doodles
#52
19 Or 57
#53
Just Turned 38. No One Ever Believes Me. Do I Deserve To Be Here?
#54
Is She Even Old Enough To Get Arrested?
#55
Grandmother That Is Either 14 Or 27
#56
If You Guess His Age Wrong He Cuts You
#57
Hi I’m Professor Babyhead Grownbody
#58
My Husband, Far Left. 13 Or 35 Year Old Bank Teller?
#59
13 Year Old School Boy Or 26 Year Old Member Of The German Parliament?
#61
Child Playing Dress Up Or Actual Nfl Punter?
#62
12 Or 21?
#63
I Met One As An Uber Driver In The Wild
#64
13 Or 22?
David A Paterson 2 years ago
Ashildr from Dr Who? She's supposed to be immortal. If the Dr Who chronology is correct then she would be currently about 1,172 years old.
#65
Toddler Face, Adult Body
#66
Let Me Just Age 20 Years Real Quick
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
I really wish the lip overlining trend would die. We can see that you colored outside the lines, sweetie. It doesn't make your lips look fuller; it just makes it look like you don't know how to apply makeup.
#67
Saw This Chick On Youtube. Is She 25 Or 65?
#68
From The Tlc Show "90 Day Fiancé"
#69
14 Year Old Lesbian Or 22 Year Old Soon To Be Father?
flowingcomplexity 2 years ago
Is it just me or it looks like Post Malone and Billie Eilish had a child?
#70
“Mom Said I Can Invade Normandy But I Have To Be Back Before 9:30”
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
That’s sadly what BoredPanda has become anymore.
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J Adams 2 years ago
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
Jessica Jones 2 years ago
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.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
That’s sadly what BoredPanda has become anymore.
Load More Replies... J Adams 2 years ago
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
Jessica Jones 2 years ago
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.
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