69-year-old pensioner who 'identifies as a 49 year old' loses legal bid to reduce his age by 20 years
The self-styled 'positivity guru', Emile Ratelband, reportedly asked the court, last month, in Arnhem to formally change his birthdate from March 11, 1949, to March 11, 1969.
A 69-year-old man has lost a legal battle with Dutch authorities, after he reportedly tried to reduce his age by 20 years, claiming that he does not "feel" like a pensioner and identified with people in the age group of 49. Reports state that his claim was rejected by courts, shortly after he brought it up with authorities.
The man, identified as Emile Ratelband, said that reducing his age meant that he would get work and it would work in his favor while attracting women on dating websites and apps like Tinder.
"When I'm on Tinder and it says I'm 69, I don't get an answer. When I'm 49, with the face I have, I will be in a luxurious position," Ratelband, who works as a consultant and self-proclaimed positivity guru said.