Pictures That Age You More Than Having Kids Does
If someone were to take photos of me before and after having kids, I'd definitely look quite different. Nowadays, I look like I don't know what sleep is, I'm covered in mysterious stains, and I'm always patting my head looking for my glasses that I put down somewhere at some point. Having kids officially has made me feel ancient.
If you're like me and feel the years bogging you down when you hear your kid scream about Dora The Explorer for the 100th time today, take a gander at all this stuff that's aged, too. Time changes everything, so why even worry?
How Powerwashing Years Of Coal Plant Grime Changed This NYC Building
If this isn't an advertisement for switching to renewables, then I don't know what is. Coincidentally, this is also a pretty accurate depiction of how I feel after going to the dentist for the first time in two years.
"Two Pairs Of Work Pants. One Is 14 Months Of Use, The Other Has Never Been Used."
Show this picture to your spouse when they criticize you again for spending money buying clothes. Because clothes get wear and tear, clearly...just maybe not as much as these. Having a white uniform at work is a dangerous game.
You Know He's A Good Barber When He's This Consistent
This ring comes from years of doing the same thing over and over again. This man is so practiced at giving you a number three that he could do it in his sleep. Though, I would make sure he's awake before he brings the razor anywhere near your head.
Before And After Walking From Mexico To Canada On The Pacific Crest Trail
This guy went from your favorite insurance agent to the dude you met at the Grateful Dead show who told you about his Etsy taxidermy business. Both are great, don't get me wrong, but it's just crazy that one person can lead two lives like this.
Ghostly Shadows Are Left After Years Of People Waiting For The Subway
Contrary to what you might believe, these marks didn't happen because one group of people were waiting for one train for a very, very, very long time. Even though that's exactly how public transportation feels most of the time.
This 1000-Year-Old Viking Ax After Restoration Looks Deadly
The pre-cleaning photo looks like some kind of artisan chip that tastes like dirt that you got at a fancy, hip restaurant. The other image looks like an actual ax. Coincidentally, both will kill you...or at least taste so gross you'll feel like you're dying.
This Old Screen Has Seen So Much Pac Man It Can't Stop Showing It
We've all felt like we've played enough Pac Man in our arcade days that we have the maze burned into the backs of our minds. Thankfully, so does the TV screen it's running on.
After Years Of Waiting At Disney World
Looks like it isn't just us who feel like they've been waiting for a hundred years when they're in line at Disney—the actual line equipment does, too. I'm so glad we're all suffering together.
This Serious Star Wars Fan Used This Pillowcase Every Day For 40 Years While The Other Was In A Closet
Let me just say, if they've been using this for 40 years, then they're definitely a full-grown adult with a Star Wars pillowcase now. Just do me a favor, imagine your spouse sleeping next to you on brown faded Star Wars pillow.
With Time, This Bear Just Looks Like It Can't Breathe
Look, we can't all age gracefully, I know that better than anybody. This poor bear looks like it's been on some interesting Tinder dates, but hey, there's no judgment here.
The Silver Dollar This Grandfather Carried Every Day For 20 Years Has Major Sentimental Value
I'm glad this coin has sentimental value because I'm not sure that this person could actually walk into a store and use it. This might be the time to switch over to a digital silver dollar.
Hats Off To These Well-Worn Beauties
Send this picture to your dad who's been wearing the same beat-up baseball cap for a decade just to let him know that he's not alone. I'm pretty sure having a signature hat is a requirement of being a dad.
"My Notes Before And After Being Prescribed Adderall"
I can't even imagine how much of a difference this one prescription has made in this person's learning. The notes before look like random scribblings and the ones after actually look like they might be readable.
From Pup To Beast
This puppy went from a small dog to a giant beast big enough that you could definitely make a sweater from the fur it sheds in the summer. And I am not complaining about it at all—this guy is adorable.
You Know You Have An Accurate Swing When Your Hammer Looks Like This
You could say that this worker took the hammer to accuracy—because this tool looks like the definition of skill that comes with practice. I wonder how many school projects they had to finish for their kid before it got like this.
Even Churches Need A Facelift Sometimes
I would hate to be the person cleaning this. Sure, it'd be an honor to restore this beautiful church to its former glory, but I'd feel like God is judging me if I even missed a tiny spot.
After 40 Years Of Band Flyers Stapled To It, This Light Post In New Orleans Looks Like A Giant Staple
The mark of a good venue is the fact that everyone wants to play there, and there's no surer sign of that than a giant rusted pole out front. Make sure you get a tetanus shot before hanging your flyer there.
These 40-Year-Old Sandbags Are Immovable Now
Some battle sites don't always get that historical status—so they've got to take matters into their own hands. These sandbags just didn't move for so long that they became immovable stones, and now nobody can tear down this historical site.
Lincoln Definitely Aged A Little More After The Civil War
Any president is going to look a lot different before and after the hard points in their term, but it's interesting to see that was true even in the past. I know all he wanted to do was unwind and watch plays after, but dude, stay away from the theater.
A Heat Wave In Britain Reveals Where This Beautiful Garden Used To Be
One commenter on this post said the reason this design popped up when the heat killed off the grass isn't that there's concrete left behind, but rather, where the concrete used to be, the dirt is compacted, making it harder for it to hold onto the new grass.
They Say The More Worn-Down The Piano Pedal, The Better The Sound
If only this was true about everything. If everyone accepted that we age like wine, I would stop dying my gray hair and buying expensive night creams, but I know my kids would still call me old.
A Lighthouse Looks Like A Popsicle After A Winter Storm
Lighthouse? More like an ice-house, because that's all that's left of this wintry building. I'm not even convinced there's anything under all that, that's how completely this Popsicle has frozen.
A Freshly Cleaned Penny For Your Thoughts
This penny went from looking like Pennywise to some pretty neat currency after sitting in a bottle of Coke for eight hours. Which is a sobering thought and makes me want to switch to water for lunch today.
There Are Only A Few Days Between Pictures Of This Baby Before And After Birth
In only just a few days, this kid really got some color in those cheeks and is starting to look like a person. That artfully placed hand tells me that they took a modeling class in that time, too.
Before Watering, And An Hour After Watering This Thirsty Plant
This is a major PSA to water your plants. If only my kids were as clear about what they wanted as this plant is. They'll ask me for a yogurt cup, I'll bring them a yogurt cup, and then they'll cry and throw it on the floor. It makes me want to water myself...with a different kind of liquid, though.
These Shirts From Before And After Losing 400 Pounds Look Like They Belong To Different People
Good for this person for sticking to their goals and cutting down their weight so much! I hope they're living a happy and healthy life now, and continuing to prove that time can work wonders.
"My Shoes Before And After Working A Month As A Fry Cook"
I find it hard to believe that this is only after a month of work. Actually...I've worked a fast-food job before, and the number of times I've felt like my feet were on fire from running around actually makes me believe this person.
This King Kong Key Ring Scaled A Building A Long Time Ago
The new and improved Kong is looking less like a menace to NYC and more like a soft little guy to rub in your pocket when you're feeling stressed. Though, I'm sure that's not the reaction he wants.
This 23-Year-Old Aged A Few Years, As You Can See From These Pics Before And After An Allergic Reaction
I've seen the allergic reactions that make people swell up, but I never thought about what happens after. This guy looks like the perfect photo of me before and after being woken up at 5 a.m. three nights in a row because my kid thought their socks were haunted. I am so sorry, dude.
This Is A Completely Different Dog Before And After Adoption
Just look at that big ol' smile. This dog has a new leash on life thanks to a little time and a new foster home. I'm so happy for him and hope that tail wags forever.
That's A Shiny Post
This wooden post has been touched so often by people that it has become shiny and smooth. There is something neat about that. It makes you wonder about all the people before you who have touched it.
What A Well-Loved Blanket
There are certain things that are just so hard to part with, no matter how old they are. This baby blanket has been well-loved—loved into tatters, really—and the owner still sleeps with it tucked under her pillow.
The Power Of The Ocean
It may have taken a long time for this boulder to be worn down by the ocean, but it has been, and it will continue to be until it likely collapses.
"The Carpet Was Red?"
Grandma moved her bed after decades of it being in the same spot, and as you can guess, the carpet was quite a different color under the bed than in the higher traffic areas.
That's A Big Stretch
That table leg has been the favorite scratching post of that cat for over 14 years, and it really shows. Those are some deep claw marks. Hopefully, that's the only spot that kitty likes to pick at.
I Would Take Either Stack
The stack on the left is a $100 in one-dollar bills that have been in circulation, the stack on the right is $100 in one-dollar bills that have not been in circulation.
That's Quite Fitting For The Book
When this book was first purchased, the title and author name were covered by thick, black boxes that you couldn't see through. But, over time, it rubbed off to show that the title and author had been printed under it the whole time.
Something About This Is A Little Spooky
This person had been moving around dumbbells with his foot and that made them rub against the top of the shoe, which made this creepy pattern where the bones of his foot would be.
That Must Be His Favorite Spot
So many dogs love going for a car ride, but this dog loves it so much that he has worn down a spot on the side of the car from leaning out the window.
That's One Clean-Looking Pen
This pen had been used since the first day of the semester, and it was used well! All of the ink was used to the point where it was entirely clean!
