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LuckyCharms

(22,582 posts) Sun Mar 22, 2026, 01:59 PM Sunday

Whew! I thought my head was getting smaller! [View all]

I found out that instead, your ears "appear" to grow as you age, apx. 0.2 to 0.5 mm per year. The cartilage does not actually "grow", it breaks down, sags, and loses elasticity.

I guess I'd rather it be like this than my head getting smaller.

Here's an example using Robert De Niro:

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Whew! I thought my head was getting smaller! [View all] LuckyCharms Sunday OP

thanks for the reference photos at first I thought it was you. debm55 Sunday #1

Deb... LuckyCharms Sunday #2

That can't be. You are pulling my leg. debm55 Sunday #3

I had an incident the other day... LuckyCharms Sunday #4

Your favorite children's story? True Dough Sunday #6

Please tell me a story... LuckyCharms Sunday #8

You know who else is all ears? True Dough Sunday #14

My ears once got stuck in a turnstile. LuckyCharms Sunday #18

When did they install turnstiles True Dough Sunday #24

You are bad True Dough, but it is hilarious. debm55 Sunday #11

I was just going to post that one! sheshe2 Sunday #20

HAHAHAHAHHHAH. that;s funny, debm55 Sunday #9

My ears are so big that I don't need an alarm clock... LuckyCharms Sunday #10

Hahahaha. Good one, Lucky. debm55 Sunday #12

Seriously Deb... LuckyCharms Sunday #15

Deb, I asked my local meteorologist... LuckyCharms Sunday #17

You should see my photo. It's obscene! erronis Sunday #7

I was just looking at my third grade school photo... LuckyCharms Sunday #16

Let's put it this way, True Dough Sunday #5

Oh you. Shame on you. but debm55 Sunday #13

Is it because my two front teeth... LuckyCharms Sunday #19

Hmm. Sounds familiar... True Dough Sunday #22

Head size contest. Most likely comedy show fake but still funny... Norrrm Sunday #21

This makes me want to... LuckyCharms Sunday #23

That could be arranged, you know. WestMichRad Sunday #26

Can you ear me now? Niagara Sunday #25

I ear you! LuckyCharms Sunday #29

What did you say? Niagara Sunday #30

I SAID I EAR YOU, NIAGARA! LuckyCharms Sunday #31

Huh? Niagara Sunday #32

Wiggle those ears! 4 counts! 10 reps. Get them back in shape. GreenWave Sunday #27

Preparation H enid602 Sunday #28