Are millennials dudes mostly getting into really weird hobbies over buying a sports car for their mid-life crisis? Asking for a friend. - ThreadSky

codynorman.com • 99 days ago

Are millennials dudes mostly getting into really weird hobbies over buying a sports car for their mid-life crisis?

Asking for a friend.

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gwmccull.bsky.social•98 days ago

I have a lot of millennial friends that are getting into running marathons and ultramarathons, so yes

codynorman.com•98 days ago

I've learned I have to watch myself when I'm out drinking with those people. A few drinks in, they always try to convince me to do one with them and thankfully, haven't drunkenly signed myself up for one yet.

lauraroeder.bsky.social•97 days ago

thedonluke.bsky.social•99 days ago

Do fermenting pickles, kombucha, sauerkraut, sourdough bread and beer brewing count?

codynorman.com•99 days ago

Exactly what I'm talking about! I've also tried my hand at sourdough but at 8500 ft elevation, I have to tinker and adjust so much it's hard to get good consistent results.

That's why I'm sticking to BBQ.

paulca.com•99 days ago

Mine was practicing to pour latte art, and learning chess. Often both at the same time 🤣.

rosa.codes•98 days ago

That sounds wonderful 🥛☕♟️ (Except if you pour your latte art over the board. Or your opponent).

paulca.com•98 days ago

Since it's all on https://chess.com, the worst would be my latte spilling on my phone screen, but thankfully that hasn't happened yet. 😁.

Definite midlife-crisis skills though. The coffee machine supplier has now send me a replacement steam wand tap and some grease. Doing my own maintenance!

jbranchaud.bsky.social•99 days ago

hobbies rule!

joshreedschramm.com•99 days ago

Need clarification on “weird” - does bad woodworking and collecting records count?

jacksthena.me•98 days ago

That's my plan. 🤷‍♂️ Hard to tell which hobby yet, but woodworking might be a good one. Ooo! Or blacksmithing!

codynorman.com•98 days ago

Yes! Blacksmithing has been on my list for a while now.

drbragg.dev•99 days ago

I _think_ my mid-life crisis was learning to play ice hockey but that would mean I'm only making it to 60 😅

codynorman.com•99 days ago

You can have another mid-life crisis as a treat.

drbragg.dev•98 days ago

shredyeti.bsky.social•98 days ago

I picked up knitting about a year ago, so the answer is yes.

codynorman.com•98 days ago

That's a really cool one! The past couple of years, I've definitely noticed a handful of people chilling in a waiting room knitting up a storm instead of playing on their phones.

shredyeti.bsky.social•98 days ago

It’s been really fun! I have ADHD and it definitely fulfills the need to fidget/do something with my hands constantly, plus it’s a lot more productive than doomscrolling or playing games on my phone. Highly recommend it!

joshuawood.honeybadger.io•99 days ago

Yes, exactly.

fesilvajacquier.com•98 days ago

I wouldn’t call them weird but one friend started kite surfing and another one started skateboarding.

codynorman.com•98 days ago

I picked up skateboarding again a couple years ago and it can be pretty weird and super humbling.

Slamming in front of a group of kids or soccer moms so hard they think you might be dead can be pretty weird 😂

fesilvajacquier.com•97 days ago

My friend hits the skatepark at 8 a.m. on weekends. By the time he’s heading home, exhausted, people are just starting to show up! 😂

codynorman.com•97 days ago

Love hitting the park early for a session with the other old dudes.