Signs You Live With an Octogenarian

1. Your tupperware is one of two things A) actual Tupperware brand purchased 30 years ago, or B) cottage cheese and yogurt containers
2. You are asked at least once a week to "Smell this, tell me if it's ok," because they don't trust expiration dates.
3. Ziploc bags are to be washed out so they can be reused.
4. Spices are in tin canisters which have not been manufactured for over 15 years according to the manufacturer.
5. You now have 6 packages of dried mango because, "They were on sale." This can apply to anything food related that you don't need. Like two more cans of cream of chicken soup.... even though you already have 45 cans.
6. Cooking oil is refrigerated along with Bisquick.
7. Music other than Michael Buble, Josh Groban, the Mormon Tabernacle choir or classical music is "noise."
8. You have collectible Avon cologne and perfume bottles in your basement.
9. Certain carpet is NOT for walking on because the carpet is new...... 20 years ago.
10. Tiled bathrooms have been covered with wall-to-wall carpet.
11. Dress ups boxes also include old pill boxes.
12. There are National Geographics dating back to the early '70's in your home.
13. There are so many pill bottles in the bathroom that you actually could open your own pharmacy.
14. Favorite TV shows are still recorded on VHS.
15. Plastic silverware is collected to be washed and used again.
16. Putting a hot dish out of the oven onto the stovetop is NOT allowed. It may ruin the stovetop by scratching it.
17. Your measuring cups are metal and possibly rusty.
18. Any gathering of young people consisting of more than 3 people is a "wild party."
19. Plans for dinner include a suggestion of something, only then to find the ingredients and recipe laid out for you to make.
20. Common words you hear are "gallivanting," and "shennanigans" in relation to your social life.