Old Man Walking Syndrome

An elder person who is 99% right, in regards to earthly things in the present and historical facts. Although 99% wrong about future events including( but not limited to) the fact that they are still alive after having “predicted” themselves dead for years.

Tom: “Old Mr. Higgins said that our economy is doomed to collapse in 3 weeks.”
Bob: “Well you know he’s been diagnosed with Old Man Walking Syndrome…. Sharp as a whip and dull as a spoon.

Old Man Walking

An elder person who is 90% right in regards to historical accuracy and the present status of earthly things. Although 99% wrong when it comes to future events (including but not limited to) the fact they are still alive after having foreseen themselves dead for years.

Bob: “Old Higgins said that the economy is doomed to collapse next month…”
Ron: “Well you know he’s got old man walking. Poor guy…. He was just diagnosed a couple months ago.