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The Fastest Way to Look Old*

The Fastest Way to Look Old*

the difference between patina and plum-tuckered

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Sep 08, 2024
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Fred Armisen and Bill Hader parodying Grey Gardens in their mockumentary “Documentary Now!”

Disclaimer: This particular column is not an environmentalist’s dream. I’m all for “reduce, reuse and recycle,” but sometimes you also need to refresh. 

That’s right, my friends. The fastest way to look grumpy and decrepit is to wear (and live amongst) things that …

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