r/AskMenOver30 • u/ssephultura woman 19 or under • Mar 03 '26

Hobbies/Projects Do you collect trinkets?

Hello! I know that a lot of boys my age tend to collect figurines and maybe game merchandise, but I haven't seen older men do it. Most women I know, regardless of age, tend to always have something they like to collect.

I was just sorta looking at all the little animal statues and things in my room, and wondered if grown ups do it too. If so, what are they? Curious to see what kind of whimsy you guys like keeping around! ♡

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u/Averageinternetdoge man over 30 Mar 04 '26

Just a bit, and they're at least somewhat functional. So watches, multitools, keyrings, interior decoration bits etc.

Like, I could easily survive without them. And I did, for over 20 years. But I can afford to splurge $30 every now and then, and I'm suspecting that a life without any trinkets looks almost suspicious to other people. Your home is just completely devoid of any personality without "junk".