You're never too old to have a Facebook page

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You're never too old to have a Facebook page

by Dolores Parker Aug 15th 2008

If you think you're too old to do something like go back to college, learn how to scuba dive, or be social on the interwebs, you can either think again or stay beholden to your self imposed rigid beliefs. One person who throws such nonsense to the wind, is Ivy Bean, a 102 year old former mill worker, who has the distinction of being the oldest person on Facebook.

With 1,217 friends on Facebook (and climbing), Ivy's story has definitely resonated with people. She started with just 9 friends when her story was first published today. It just shows, even if you're late to the party, it's getting there that matters.

To find out more about Ivy and be her friend, check out the Oldest person on Facebook - Ivy Bean group.

Do you want to be Ivy's friend? Why or why not?

Tags: Facebook, oldest person on Facebook, OldestPersonOnFacebook

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Daniel said 6:07PM on 8-15-2008

I'd hit it, She's Hot!!!! :D

lroeder said 6:51PM on 8-19-2008

Good for her! I hope I can still Facebook when I'm 102.

Dolores Parker said 7:06PM on 8-19-2008

Yah, I started in my 40's and thought "what the hell?"

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