I must be getting old

While I was talking to someone at work today, the topic of braces came up. We started relating our orthodontic horror stories. In the middle, he said something along these lines,

"I might be a little bit older than you, but when I was in High School in 82/83...."

1982!! I seem to recall, no wait, I don't recall the slightest bit from 1982. Although there was probably some Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers.

It must be the beard.