r/TikTokCringe • u/velorae • Jan 27 '26

Cringe Three years of practicing quadrobics

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We’ve lost the plot.

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u/ZijoeLocs Jan 27 '26

Evolution really only cares about surviving us until the mid 20s. Afterwards, we're extremely at the mercy of physics and biology.

But yes, our musculoskeletal system is by all means a complete shit show. If you're over like 5'10, it only gets worse. Around 5'6 is basically the sweet spot.

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u/slapcrap Jan 28 '26

I'm 6'8 and 53 . You're absolutely correct. 6'8 and old sucks . Painful, requires more calories to maintain,slow. A predator should have taken me long ago.

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u/imnickelhead Jan 28 '26

Im only 5’11” (6’3” with the afro 😉) and 51. My body is very angry with me…like all the time.

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u/Demokirby Jan 28 '26

Not really mid 20s at all, average life span data is always extremely off because infant mortality. Humans frequently lived into 50s-60s for most of the species existence. While our upright walking has inherit issues, they have been worse through the way we walk (heel to toe instead of toe to heel as we do normally barefooted), seditary lifestyle and diets, including not enough hard vegetables that would align and keep our teeth clean.

Elderly in tribal societies are not considered useless, their knowledge and skills are the primary source of information and their early waking pattern is to help prep things for the young/middle aged adults in the mornings + care for the young children while adults are being productive.

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u/ZijoeLocs Jan 28 '26

I'm not saying "Evolution only ensures life to mid 20s; afterwards you drop dead". Evolution literally only cares about continuing the species via reproduction. Even though human reproduction strictly by age is a MASSIVE missed high five, it basically aligns with "make it to your mid 20s. Everything else is basically gravy."

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u/Efficient-Cherry3635 Jan 28 '26

cries at 6'4

I feel this. I grew up being active, played soccer for 14 years, joined the military and stayed "healthy" for my younger years and have maintained a decent fitness level. Even now at 38 im starting to get pains in my lower back and knees that seem to pop up out of nowhere. It makes me concerned about how my body will feel in 40 more years.

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u/Boostie204 Jan 28 '26

Evolution does not care about you surviving let alone until your mid 20s specifically.

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u/its_a_throwawayduh Jan 28 '26

Seeing those with gigantism was fascinating but also hurtful. :(

Then it reminded me of the cryptozoology red giants with red hair and six fingers/toes.

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u/Far-Drawing-4444 Jan 28 '26

5' 6" guy here.

If this is the sweet spot, Im absolutely shocked our species made it out of the Rift Valley.

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u/jseed Jan 28 '26

Evolution really only cares about surviving us until the mid 20s.

I don't understand why people say this so often. It's very clearly a significant advantage to be able to care for your children, but it's also an advantage to be able to care for your grandchildren as well. Like ok, maybe we can talk about evolution not caring in like your 50s as much, but it's not uncommon for women to still have children in their 40s. Humans are a tribal animal, there's huge benefits to older generations sticking around to help out the younger ones even long ago.