A "so called mate" sent me this. I can't think why

THE PERKS OF BEING 50+
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>1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
>2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
>3. No one expects you to run -- anywhere.
>4. People call at 9 P.M. & ask, "Did I wake you?"
>5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
>6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
>7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
>8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M.
>9. You enjoy hearing about other peoples' operations.
>10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
>11. You have a party & the neighbors don't even realize it.
>12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
>13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
>14. You sing along with elevator music.
>15. Your eyes won't get much worse.
>16. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
>17. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
>18. Your secrets are safe with your friends, because they can't remember them either.
>19. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
>20. You can't remember who sent you this list.


Craig