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20 Signs You're Not The Mom Friend OR The Dad Friend–You're The Grandpa Friend

You're always grumpy and your back hurts.

Kylee Pearl

Aug 31, 2018

East Carolina University

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We all have those friends who will care for you and make sure you're properly fed. Then there are those friends who make jokes but tell it like it is. But every once in a while, there's a special type of friend that can never hear what you're saying and loves napping. Being the 'grandpa friend' is a unique position.

Here are a few ways to prove that you're the 'grandpa friend'.

(And if you don't know anyone in your friend group that's the grandpa friend, it's probably you.)

1. You love naps.

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Nap time is anytime.

2. You have trouble showing emotion.

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Being affectionate is not your forte. But that doesn't mean you don't care. You just have trouble expressing your feelings.

3. Your back hurts all the time.

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And your knees pop every time you bend down.

4. You're grumpy all day, every day.

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It's too exhausting being cheerful.

5. You hate teenagers.

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Why are young people so annoying?

6. You're always cold.

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Sweaters are life.

7. Parties are not your scene.

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Loud music, underage drinking, and a bunch of sweaty kids? Absolutely not.

8. You complain about everything.

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You need someone to listen to your grievances about mundane things.

9. Your hearing is not the best.

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Your most used phrase is, "What did you say?"

10. You like being left alone.

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Your personal time is personal. Meaning just you.

11. You love watching T.V.

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Netflix will always be your first true love.

12. You can't remember anything.

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When your friend brings up something from 2 years ago. Or even 2 days ago.

13. You love your snacks.

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Never. stop. eating.

14. You think about your impending doom more than normal.

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We all die.

15. You love to dance, even though you can't.

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The clubs aren't ready for all of this.

16. You spend your money carefully.

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Coupons are your best friend.

17. Your go-to drink is hard liquor.

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Rum and coke please. Or just straight whiskey.

18. You think you know everything because of your "wise age".

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19. You can be inappropriate at times.

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You're jokes are not good.

20. You have a big heart.

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Somewhere deep deep deep down inside.

Honestly, most of these signs also apply to any college kid.

So whether your the mom friend, the dad friend, or an old person stuck in a teenage body, you contribute just what's needed to make your friend group complete.

Keep on complaining, gramps.

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20 Signs You're Not The Mom Friend OR The Dad Friend–You're The Grandpa Friend

You're always grumpy and your back hurts.

1. You love naps.

2. You have trouble showing emotion.

3. Your back hurts all the time.

4. You're grumpy all day, every day.

5. You hate teenagers.

6. You're always cold.

7. Parties are not your scene.

8. You complain about everything.

9. Your hearing is not the best.

10. You like being left alone.

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13. You love your snacks.

14. You think about your impending doom more than normal.

15. You love to dance, even though you can't.

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17. Your go-to drink is hard liquor.

18. You think you know everything because of your "wise age".

19. You can be inappropriate at times.

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