So, why do you even care?

[Der Cute]

Old? Old, look at you dude, you're showing your wrinkles... ahem. Congrats, and screw him.

[XCashier]

I remember seeing fellow students my grandparents' age during my college days (in my late teens-early 20s). I'd like to go back to college myself, and at 44, I doubt I'd be the oldest student on campus.

[iradney]

The hell? What's it to do with him?? I'm nearly 33 and hoping to start a degree of my own as well.

By the way - CONGRATS!

[bhskittykatt]

Congrats!

I've had classmates who were in their 80s. You're never too old to go to school! And while I can understand being curious to hear someone's story when they're outside of their 20's and graduating from college, there are more tactful ways to approach the subject.

[Pixilated]

First of all, as someone who's 57 and back in school, let me just say and may you get your dream job, whatever it may be.

As for Idiot Guy,the first thing I thought of was Princess Leia's remark when she first sees Luke: "Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?" In your case, it might've been something like, "And you're kinda old to be that stupid."

However, your remark was much better suited to the occasion and the surroundings.

[kansasgal]

Last Saturday I graduated from Kansas State with my degree in Social Work. This has been a really big deal for me, because I am 53 and I felt accomplished to finally get my degree.

As I was standing in line to go up and get the diploma cover, there was a man standing outside of the ropes (where relatives usually stand) and watched as my son hugged and kissed me and told me he was proud of me. Said man then walked up to me and said "You're kinda old to be a student".

I simply replied "Better late then never" instead of "What's it to you, Asshole" as my son was still standing there.