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You have a magic pill, which de-ages you by 20 years. You can take it once in your life only, so long as you are at least 20. What age — past, current or future — do you reckon is best to take it? (lemmy.world)

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[-] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 19 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I'd take it right now.

I'm not married, not dating, and have no kids.

Getting 20 years back means I can correct a lot of mistakes and I'll have way more energy and focus to be the me I want to be. My 20s were so stressful I started getting white hair.

[-] Evotech@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

It just de ages you, you'd still be married I guess lol

[-] Elkenders@feddit.uk 7 points 9 months ago

I think they're not married and they'd like to find someone.

[-] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I added some words to clear it up. I often write how I talk, which is to say extremely informal. Around my area it all makes sense. It was meant to imply that I don't have those things so I'm not abandoning anybody or leaving anybody. If you were able to magically de-age yourself it would be viewed as somewhat selfish.

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