Houston Chronicle: Raising the bar on what qualifies as "old"

Release Date: August 18, 2010 This content is archived.

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An article in the Houston Chronicle about American's obsession youthfulness quotes pop culture expert Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, who said what is happening is a cultural shift toward aging. "When you say 'over 40,' I'm not sure that is considered old anymore. It used to be," she said.

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