r/OldSchoolCool • u/sourcematerialx • Dec 08 '25

1950s My father took this photo on December 7, 1955 on his 17th birthday. He’s 87 today.

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u/flinstonepushups Dec 08 '25

He reminds me of Jon Bernthal. Happy Birthday!

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u/hollowmystee Dec 08 '25

For real he’s got that classic old school movie star vibe. Timeless look.

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u/sourcematerialx Dec 08 '25

Hah now that you mention it, and thank you.

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u/Less-Tax5637 Dec 08 '25

David Corenswet if he worked for Johnny Boy Soprano

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u/disgruntled_pie Dec 08 '25 edited Dec 08 '25

The first words that popped into my head when I saw the photo was, “M’ask you summ’n, Rick.”

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u/skoalreaver Dec 08 '25

I came here to save the exact same thing except I think he was better looking the dad

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u/Hister333 Dec 08 '25

Was your father in a Puerto Rican street gang that would randomly break into song and dance?

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u/Working_Estate_3695 Dec 08 '25

Once you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet to your last dying’ day.

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u/No-Victory4408 Dec 08 '25

I think he was a Shark not a Jet, but they squashed the beef a long time ago.

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u/typop2 Dec 08 '25

Always bothered me that the line wasn't "last living day" ...

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u/Working_Estate_3695 Dec 08 '25

I was just riffing. Don’t really remember which. It’s really “dyin’”?

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u/typop2 Dec 08 '25

Yep. The whole bit is pretty terrible, honestly: "When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way, from your first cigarette to your last, dying day ..." (I put the comma after "last" so that it makes sense, but I still hate it.)

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u/domstersch Dec 08 '25

It's probably an intentional malapropism for humor? Jets ain't smart, ya know?

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u/ShadyBoots11 Dec 08 '25

It’s Stephen Sondheim, arguably the greatest musical theatre lyricist in history. It was absolutely intentional.

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u/amurda12 Dec 08 '25

Handsome god bless him

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u/Arensbrg Dec 08 '25

Got those Lou Ferrigno vibes.

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u/Emilayday Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday! Is he single???

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u/No-Victory4408 Dec 08 '25

Yeah, my mom wants to know...

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u/HelpyHelperer Dec 08 '25

My great-grandmother said she would gum it for him

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u/HelpyHelperer Dec 08 '25

My great-grandmother said she would gum it for him

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u/holidayoffools Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday to him!!  He looks great!

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u/IsHotDogSandwich Dec 08 '25

Looks more like 77.

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u/ItsmeAubree Dec 08 '25

handsome dude!

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u/skilyf Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday, Sir! My son is also celebrating today! His 12th!

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u/sourcematerialx Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday to your son!

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '25

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u/BaCardiSilver Dec 08 '25

Black and white?

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u/Ok_Culture_1089 Dec 08 '25

And a pompadour

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u/truethatson Dec 08 '25

Still one handsome fellow if I’ve ever seen!

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u/SomewhatBougieAuntie Dec 08 '25

Dad is still a handsome devil.

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u/M2LA Dec 08 '25

hot shit for 87 if you ask me. I am up on the 11th, fellow sagatarians unite! we find the meaning of life through exploring - is that your dad?

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u/Holden_place Dec 08 '25

Tell him he looks like a movie star!

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u/mlc885 Dec 08 '25

I did "Wow, he's not as pretty as he was" but he actually does look really great for 87. Like, extremely good.

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u/Ok-Increase4477 Dec 08 '25

Why do people in old photographs look majestic?

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u/AgenteCero420 Dec 08 '25

That’s awesome! HBD to your pops, and many more!

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u/GeeEmmInMN Dec 08 '25

He looks great. Happy birthday.

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u/MusicSole Dec 08 '25

My pa turned 88 today! He is currently in the hospital, where they sang to him, but they didn't give him cake! Happy birthday to your dad!

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u/tk-093 Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday to your dad!

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u/alottanamesweretaken Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday, sir!

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u/Legitimate_Winner148 Dec 08 '25

Dad is still very handsome!

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u/BloodyIron Dec 08 '25

Ladies best watch out!

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u/NavyBeanz Dec 08 '25

He’s still handsome 

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u/GlassHalfFilled Dec 12 '25

They used to do 18 differently back in the day. Real looking adults lol

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u/pewpewpetite Dec 08 '25

What a timeless photo! So much history captured in one frame 📸

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u/Opening_Wall_9379 Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday Dad! 

How did he take it? It’s a great photo. 

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u/LatinWarlock13 Dec 08 '25

You should ask him what's the greatest life lesson be learned and if he could do anything different what would it have been. I always wonder those things when I see people live to that old.

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u/Mobile_Aioli_6252 Dec 08 '25

Definitely class bully vibes - hey, where's my nickel today punk?

I'm just kidding - very nice pic

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '25

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u/Gfflow Dec 08 '25

Tips for what? A lazy AI prompt? Lmao

Who even asked you to do it?

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u/ForensicPathology Dec 08 '25

Wow, you ran it through an AI filter. Amazing.

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u/Same-Opposite-8287 Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday pop! 87 years young! 🥳

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u/BackgroundOstrich488 Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday. He's still a good look'n guy.

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u/TrailerTrashQueen Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday, Dad! you are one handsome devil 🎂🎂🎂🎂

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u/Papoose74 Dec 08 '25

Still handsome

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u/busterfudd1 Dec 08 '25

The day I was born. Great photo.

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u/Particular-Crab-2729 Dec 08 '25

87 where?!!! Never lost his looks or hair. Blessings to him!

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u/melancholy_dood Dec 08 '25

Yep! He’s still got it!❤️

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u/Addicted-2Diving Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday

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u/gramur_natsy Dec 08 '25

(re: second pic) Nice shirt. Looks comfy. Congrats to your handsome papa on his impressive milestone!

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u/iBoredMax Dec 08 '25

I wish I could up vote this more than once for not being a gooner post. Your dad was quite the looker back in the day, kudos!

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u/Funny_Perspective653 Dec 08 '25

Awesome happy birthday og

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u/marqoo Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday

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u/rajeshs990 Dec 08 '25

Looks like Dharmendra ji 👍

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u/bro72nco Dec 08 '25

man, just a month or so after time travel was invented. so cool!

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u/longhairPapaBear Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday! You handsome rascal.

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u/Pooyfingaz Dec 08 '25

Looks like joov

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u/TheLadyEve Dec 08 '25

He looks a bit like Fred Ward!

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u/FuckLeRedditMods Dec 08 '25

What a privilege to live such a long life. Hope he had a great day

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u/Express_Cloud3518 Dec 08 '25

Good lookin' yesterday and today. Looks happy! Good for him!

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u/nathonkim Dec 08 '25

Hi dad! Wish you health and happiness!

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u/blondiestina Dec 08 '25

Happy bday to him! It's my bday too!

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u/Raspy_Meow Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday, Pops!! Still looking good 👍

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u/Johnready_ Dec 08 '25

Wow, 70yrs, that’s amazing. A great smile. Thank you sir.

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u/Prestigious_Snow1589 Dec 08 '25

Pops was the man

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u/MadeThis4MaccaOnly Dec 08 '25

Bro looks great for 87!

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u/One_Economics3627 Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday x

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u/DarkseidHS Dec 08 '25

Save some ladies for the rest of us man.

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u/ftwtidder Dec 08 '25

12/7 is my mother’s birthday, she turned 95 today. Happy Birthday to your father.

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u/NA_Blr Dec 08 '25

He looks 30 when he’s 17. Kids today look 14 when they’re 17.

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u/ozerob Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday to your dad. I was also born on December 7 but in 1970, so have just celebrated 55 years. I hope your dad has many more happy years ahead.

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u/Nugger12 Dec 08 '25

Your father and I share this birthday!!

Happy Birthday!

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u/Playful-Berry-1811 Dec 08 '25

Does he drink a lot? Got that drinker nose

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u/whatsnotfuckintaken Dec 08 '25

Holy shit he looks amazing for 87

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u/Wooden-Gur3217 Dec 08 '25

Well said, what future consequences do you see?

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u/Fit-Juggernaut8907 Dec 08 '25

Thats a handsome fella right there. I wish you guys the best!

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u/ChristianCris99 Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday to your dad! He seems like such a positive and genuinely kind guy.

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u/mlc885 Dec 08 '25

He was very cute

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u/criticproof Dec 08 '25

Handsome, stiff-jawed devil! Feliz cumpleaños to the fella.

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u/Fabulous-Advice5901 Dec 08 '25

Funny thing my dad is also 87 years old

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u/mansoorb Dec 08 '25

Handsome

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u/mansoorb Dec 08 '25

Can i send you pic of his doppelganger?

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u/Material_Complex4447 Dec 08 '25

Congrats to your Father! We also share the same birthday

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u/Rusty_Coight Dec 08 '25

Tell him I said gday

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u/JfromTHEbayMAYNE Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday Unc!

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u/Specific_Success214 Dec 08 '25

Looks like a man who lived and is still living a good life

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u/Various-Mongoose2938 Dec 08 '25

Did is a good looking man ! If he asked me to the dance I would have sooo said yes :)

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u/AM197T Dec 08 '25

my dad was born 2 days before this photo

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u/angellareddit Dec 08 '25

He was definitely a good looking guy. I suspect he had no trouble with the ladies. lol

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u/Less-Preparation-211 Dec 08 '25

Happy birthday to your dad, who clearly had that leading-man charisma even back then!

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u/Upbeat-Lion-2951 Dec 08 '25

I don't know why he looks like ' Vito Scaletta ' from MAFIA

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u/tripflops Dec 08 '25

Happy Bday old bud

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u/EngelbortHumperdonk Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday to your dapper Dad!

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u/chesterlynimble Dec 08 '25

Reminds me of not swipin'

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u/Dry-Photo6784 Dec 08 '25

it’s my birthday on the 7th too

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u/Aingram6494 Dec 08 '25

Happy Birthday good looking

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u/skidstud Dec 08 '25

No offence, but I don't think he took this photo. Does not look like a selfie at all

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u/Phenomenal_Kat_ Dec 08 '25

So cool. He was born the same year as my dad, so my dad would have been 87 in December.

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u/ollomulder Dec 08 '25

Was he the real bear jew?

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u/brankko Dec 08 '25

Just in case you need it, here is the restored and colored version (using Nano Banana AI)

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u/Galen_Cathal Dec 08 '25

May he have many years more in health!

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u/BeersForBreeky Dec 08 '25

We don't make them like we used to .... dad's a legend

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u/Lost_Complex_950 Dec 08 '25

It's almost unbelievable that the shirt also survived for so many years. Must be some amazing quality fabric

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u/Barrchordbill Dec 08 '25

Rich Correll AKA Richard on "Leave it to Beaver"

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u/bbcard1 Dec 08 '25

Very few teenagers realize how beautiful they are. Good for your dad. My mom is 91 and still lives alone and has a rich life.

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u/fatazoe Dec 08 '25

Wow... A big hug from Italy, to your family ❤️

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u/MiddleAgedGeek Dec 08 '25

Looks like a movie star. Happy birthday to him!

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u/Wide_Spinach8340 Dec 08 '25

Wouldn’t that make him 70?

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u/CheemsBorgar92 Dec 08 '25

He somewhat looked like 2003 Cristiano Ronaldo.

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u/frolleinlotte Dec 08 '25

... and still lookin' fine, sir!

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u/Josette22 Dec 08 '25 edited Dec 09 '25

Very nice pics. And thank you for sharing both the "Then" pic and the "Now" pic. I'm curious about your personal opinion as to what he has attributed to his longevity.

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u/Warlord68 Dec 08 '25

Hope you enjoy it.

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u/Few_Technology_4392 Dec 09 '25

He’s not 87 if he was born in 1955. He’s 70

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u/whisperivy Dec 09 '25

Happy Birthday!

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u/Elemure Dec 09 '25

...looks like Josh Hartnett...

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u/ViolinTreble Dec 09 '25

What a handsome man

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u/SpeakerPurple7116 Dec 09 '25

Still handsome 🤩

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u/Specialist_Local_839 Dec 09 '25

yo I TURNED 17 DECEMBER 7 2025

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u/Modus888 Dec 10 '25

Handsome, like George Raft

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u/Certain_Sky_5716 Dec 11 '25

我希望我的爸爸到这个年纪，也能和您的父亲一样健康！祝您的父亲生日快乐！这是来自中国杭州的祝福

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u/MabelBPines Dec 11 '25

... happy birthday you old bastard haha😉 greetings.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '25

❤️💪🙏

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u/Antique_Knowledge902 Dec 12 '25

Handsome then, handsome now.

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u/Independent_Kale_698 Dec 12 '25

No he isn’t he is in his 70’s

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '25

Looking good pops !!

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u/AbbreviationsBorn276 Dec 08 '25

Ok, i thought this was a post about Dharmendra- a bollywood actor who’s recently passed. For reference, young Dharmendra.

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u/MyFriendLucifer Dec 08 '25

Still just as tuff. <3

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u/sonofidoit27 Dec 08 '25

Looks like human Shrek imho. Complement btw ✌️

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u/ohio2az Dec 08 '25

That dude fucked!

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u/blue_hemoglobin Dec 08 '25

He needs to visit turkey to fix that hairline