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  • @WindyRebel
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    5 months ago

    Must be regional or something else because I’ve never heard “old man” used in any other context than as a father. I’ve lived in Florida and the west coast and traveled all over the US for context.

    “The ‘ol’ ball and chain” is used for spouse, unfortunately it’s usually used for women.

    • @Sam_Bass
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      15 months ago

      Guess you are just too young to have heard it since it began so long ago. Even been on television enough for most people to have heard it

      • @WindyRebel
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        25 months ago

        I’m in my 40s, so it must be quite an old thing.

        • @Sam_Bass
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          15 months ago

          At that age you should have heard it at least once in your life. Dunno maybe the 20 year difference between us is enough to prevent that kind of exposure