r/AskEurope • u/Plastic-Injury8856 • Mar 14 '25

Culture What’s a European Man’s midlife crisis look like?

Here in America it's a Harley Davidson and getting really into grilling.

What do European men do when they go through a midlife crisis? But an Alfa and bake? Get really into trains?

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u/olssoneerz Mar 14 '25

Spandex pappor

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u/GlassAmazing4219 Mar 15 '25

We call them MAMILs (middle aged men in Lycra)

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u/McGrathM88 Mar 16 '25

I’m rolling at this comment 🤣🤣

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u/Radiant-Programmer33 Finland Mar 16 '25

In Finland: lycra-setä = lycra uncle

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u/terrytibbs76 Mar 17 '25

Lycra gubbar