Are You Too Old For This?
Leave the GOAT Arguments to Farmers
Nostalgia-clouded who’s-better battles only get in the way of experiencing greatness
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I’m 34 years old. It’s a weird age, teetering between being in touch and stuck in my ways. And I know I’m not the only one standing at the intersection of Young Buck and Old Head. Every time something comes along, whether it’s slang or pop culture or a new tech platform, you confront the same question: Am I too old for this? That’s why I’m here — to work through these conundrums on your behalf, on a weekly basis. Together, hopefully, we can face some harsh truths about our own washed-ness.
I’m sure you already know this now that we’re four episodes deep, but every Sunday night for the next month or so will be like church, the NBA Finals, Roots, and a trip to the barbershop all rolled into one. That’s because ESPN’s The Last Dance has landed early — one of the few positives to come out of the pandemic — and the docuseries about Michael Jordan’s ’90s-era Chicago Bulls dynasty is the content we desperately need. The show is the perfect blend of nostalgia, badassery, hero worship, and cursing. But, as is the case with…
