People weren't just laughing. They were tagging their friends. Sending it to their spouses. Watching it at 2am and typing things like this is exactly how I feel in the comments.
Unique Milestone Birthday Gift Ideas for 50, 55, 60 & Beyond"
Old Age University · About
I Didn't Plan
to Start a University
But 30 million people told me I was onto something.
I'm a stand-up comedian from Michigan. I've been doing this for 37 years — clubs, corporate events, late nights in cities I can barely remember. I've told a lot of jokes. Most of them disappeared into the dark the second the lights came up.
Then I did a bit about the Freshman Class of Old Age.
And everything changed.
30M+views on the bit that started it all
37 yrsdoing stand-up comedy professionally
1guy packing every order himself
That's not a laugh. That's a nerve.
The bit spread the way things spread when they're true. Millions of people resonated with it enough to repost it, reshare it — and yeah, a few of them just straight up stole it. Which, honestly, is the highest compliment in comedy.
So I did what any reasonable person would do. I built a university.
Old Age University is for everyone who woke up one day somewhere around 50 and thought — wait, when did this happen? You didn't apply. You didn't study. You just got in. And nobody handed you a welcome packet.
Until now.
Every pack is made by me — packed by me, shipped by me, usually on a Monday because I was performing somewhere over the weekend. There's no warehouse. There's no team of twelve. There's a comedian who turned a bit into a brand because 30 million people told him he was onto something.
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Welcome to Old Age University. You didn't apply. You got in anyway.
You're going to be fine.
— John Heffron, Founder, Head of Admissions,
and guy who still can't believe this is a real thing
and guy who still can't believe this is a real thing
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Instagram — The comedian
@comedianjohnheffron
The original bit. The real account. Follow here, not the stolen versions.
Instagram — The university
@oldageuniversity
Campus life, gift drops, and content for the Freshman Class.
Facebook
facebook.com/johnheffron
Where the 45–65 crowd lives. Come find us there too.
On the road
37 years of live shows
Check the site for tour dates. The bit is better live.
Come find us. We saved you a seat.
Disclaimer: Old Age University is a parody and novelty brand. We are not an accredited institution. No actual degrees are conferred, no credits are transferable, and our guidance counselor is not licensed in anything. We do offer a pretty great acceptance letter though.
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