When Pink, the renowned musician known for her candid nature and hit songs, faced an online critic’s remark about her looking ‘old’, she had the ultimate clapback that silenced the troll and gave us all a lesson on aging gracefully. The comment came after Pink posted a montage of her North American tour on social matchmaking with her incredible performances taking center stage. However, one critic chose to focus not on her talent, but on her age, bluntly stating: “Pink got old.”
The comment didn’t go unnoticed by Pink, who decided to tackle the remark head-on with her own brand of sharp wit and wisdom. Pink, who is proudly 44 years old, embraced the fact that she’s aging, responding: “Yes, although I don’t feel old, and I still get to wear a leotard to work, growing older is actually my first ‘grateful’ every day.”
She didn’t stop there. Pink highlighted the positives of aging, expressing joy in her strength and ability to continue making a mark. “What a blessing to have life, years. To be this strong, to be able. To still piss off complete strangers just by existing. F**k yeah times 44!” she remarked, emphasizing the empowerment that comes with age.
This isn’t the first time Pink has had to address comments about her age. Back in 2018, a troll’s attempt to age-shame her backfired when they suggested she looked so old she should be called ‘Purple’. Unfazed, Pink retorted, “You must be from LA. Well, there are a few people left in the world that choose to age naturally. And I’ve earned every f**king minute of my 38 years.” She further mocked the anonymous critic, dubbing them a ‘little purple troll’.
Pink continued to share her positive outlook on getting older, “I am of the mindset that it’s a blessing to grow old. That if your face has lines around your eyes and mouth it means you’ve laughed a lot. I pray I look older in 10 years, because that will mean I’m alive.”
Her responses over the years reveal a thoughtful perspective on aging, reminding us all that growing older is not just inevitable but a privilege. Considering the alternative, aging might not be such a bad option. After all, as Pink pointed out, not everyone gets the chance to grow old.
So, the next time you find yourself worrying about aging, remember Pink’s words: It’s a blessing, a sign of a life well-lived and filled with laughter. And really, isn’t that what we all strive for?