Best laugh I've had this week! I honestly thought this was going to be a birthday post, and just about skipped it over. Thank god I didn't!
Reaching a 72 reputation feels a heck of a lot harder than reaching a 72 age -- though thankfully it doesn't take as long. Once you're into your 80s though, I think the difficulty levels even out. :-)
I hope it's way easier to get there age wise, although hopefully it takes longer :0)
I am glad you didn't skip it too!