Apparently, we now need warnings to warn us that the next few sentences might make us uncomfortable.

And if a word itself is too frightening, no problem. Just replace a few letters with asterisks because nobody will EVER figure out what h*ll, d**th or s*x means.

When did we became so afraid of words, uncomfortable subjects and experiencing an occasional unpleasant emotion?

Maybe common sense needs a trigger warning of its own.

#GrandpaGrumpy #TriggerWarnings #CommonSense #GrumpyOldMan #Rant #FunnyRant #GettingOld #Over50 #SeniorHumor #OldCrankyAndAlwaysRight

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The Texas State Fair should come with a warning: Your wallet may not survive!

Grandpa Grumpy took two grandchildren to the Texas State Fair and discovered that $25 admission tickets, $25 parking, $14 Ferris wheel rides and outrageous food prices were just the beginning. Even buying tickets online came with a $2 convenience fee PER TICKET!

Then there's the ridiculous coupon system, where you exchange real money for fair money and hope you can spend it all before leaving.

Whatever happened to affordable state fairs celebrating agriculture, livestock, crafts and community? Now it seems like one giant cash register with a Ferris wheel attached!

At the end of the day, I wondered whether the only blue ribbons awarded were for creative ways to separate grandparents from their money.

What's the most outrageous price you've paid at a state fair?

#GrandpaGrumpy #TexasStateFair #StateFairOfTexas #StateFair #Rant #FunnyRant #GrandparentLife #FamilyFun #Inflation #Overpriced #CarnivalRides #OldCrankyAndAlwaysRight

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Want to watch your favorite professional sports team play? Better get your wallet ready!

Between outrageous ticket prices, expensive parking, $10 hot dogs and a dozen streaming subscriptions, being a sports fan is becoming a luxury reserved for the wealthy.

And here's the kicker: Taxpayers often help pay for those massive stadiums, but still have to spend a fortune to get inside!

I remember when families could enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark without taking out a second mortgage. Now, even watching from your living room can cost a fortune.

And the owners still want us to cheer -- and buy overpriced clothing to "support the team!"

#GrandpaGrumpy #SportsFans #ProfessionalSports #MLB #NFL #NBA #StreamingServices #StadiumPrices #SportsRant #SubscriptionFatigue #FunnyRants

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I am convinced I have become the last tattoo-free adult in America?

After taking my grandchildren to a Halloween event yesterday, I discovered that kids were lining up for tattoos instead of candy!

Meanwhile, adults everywhere are turning themselves into walking art galleries.

But, what's the proper etiquette for admiring all that artwork? Is staring acceptable or frowned upon?

And what happens when those beautiful tattoos start sagging along with the rest of us?

I have some questions about America's tattoo obsession, especially when it comes to decorating bodies that God already created as masterpieces.

If I ever get a tattoo, he knows exactly what those three letters will say!

#GrandpaGrumpy #Tattoos #TattooHumor #GettingOlder #SeniorHumor #BabyBoomers #FunnyRants #GrumpyOldMan #LifeAfter60 #OldCrankyAndAlwaysRight

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Why do restaurants insist on seating everyone in the same tiny section when the rest of the place is practically empty?

I went to lunch just minutes after the restaurant opened. With nearly 60 tables available, every new customer was packed into the same little corner.

Then there was the booth designed for people who apparently haven't eaten since 1987.

If I'm paying $50 for lunch, is 50 inches of personal space too much to ask?

#GrandpaGrumpy #RestaurantRant #RestaurantProblems #DiningOut #PetPeeves #FunnyRant #BoomerHumor #GettingOlder

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Medicare says prescription drug coverage is there to help pay for your medications.

But, what happens when you need a refill before leaving on a monthlong trip and the insurance company says today is too soon. But, tomorrow is perfectly fine?

Who came up with these strange rules for Medicare prescription coverage and why getting the exact same bottle of pills depend entirely on what day is printed on the calendar?

#GrandpaGrumpy #Medicare #MedicarePartD #PrescriptionDrugs #HealthCare #Insurance #Over65 #SeniorLife #SeasonedCitizens

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Why do drivers line up 15 cars deep in one left-turn lane while the lane right beside them sits practically empty?

Those two left-turn lanes aren’t decorative, folks!

Today, I take aim at one of the great mysteries of modern driving which causes everyone else sit through multiple red lights for absolutely no reason.

And don’t get me started on the driver staring at his phone when the light finally turns green.

#GrandpaGrumpy #DrivingRant #BadDrivers #DrivingHumor #TrafficProblems #RoadRage #GettingOld #FunnyRant

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Black Friday is still 56 days away, and businesses are already being told to start planning their sales.

Think about the logic. Millions of businesses slash their prices on the same day to compete for shoppers who are already carrying more than $1 trillion in credit card debt.

And this happens the day AFTER Americans give thanks for everything they already have.

I have a few questions about that brilliant business strategy.

#GrandpaGrumpy #BlackFriday #BlackFridaySales #CreditCardDebt #SmallBusiness #HolidayShopping #Consumerism #ChristmasShopping #Rant

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You pay $50,000 for a new car. The cameras, sensors, computers and other equipment are already installed.

But increasingly, automakers want customers to keep paying monthly or annual subscription fees to unlock certain features.

BMW even experimented with subscriptions for heated seats before customer outrage convinced the company to back down. Yet the subscription economy continues to spread to other automotive features.

What comes next? Headlight Plus? Window Premium? Honk Unlimited?

Even worse, what happens when you try to sell a car loaded with subscription services?

When you buy a car, shouldn't you actually own ALL the features built into it?

#GrandpaGrumpy #CarSubscriptions #SubscriptionEconomy #Automotive #NewCars #CarOwners #ConnectedCars #ConsumerIssues

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