A Surprise Like That Could Kill A Guy

I’m questioning myself. I just saw a video of a flash mob that 95-year old billionaire, Kirk Kerkorian’s fiance, Joan Dangerfield, arranged for him for his birthday at the Beverly Hills Hotel. And, I’m just not comfortable with what I saw.

Sure, the flash mob was a terrific surprise. She had a bunch of people dancing to the Shirelles’ hit, “To Know Him Is to Love Him”. Usually, I would applaud her romantic adventure, her effort, her creativity, and the like.

So, why am I questioning myself? I’m wondering if she’s legit. Joan Dangerfield is her rich boyfriend’s junior by thirty-six years. Yes, she’s fifty-nine. But, that’s not the only cause for concern. I know that there have been May-December relationships that have worked. And, I’m all for them, if they are founded on love, and not finance. Right, don’t forget, Kerkorian is a billionaire. That’s nine zeroes. And, that last name, Dangerfield, is no coincidence. She’s the widow of the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who was her senior by over thirty years. Okay, maybe she has a thing for older men. That’s legit, but older men with bucks? I guess that’s an added benefit.

And, if you watch the video, yo will see that the age discrepancy looks even more vast, because it appears that the fifty-nine yer old soon-to-be-the-next-Mrs. Kerkorian, is more like 40 years old. Surgical enhancements? I can’t say for sure.

So, why does all of that give me cause for concern? I don’t know. Kerkorian looks great for his age. He’s obviously smart enough to become a billionaire. And, there’s nothing wrong with a younger woman being attracted to an older man. But, all of these separate parts added up, just makes me feel uneasy. Am I just an ageist? Tell me if I’m wrong.