There's twattery on both sides here.
He was rude, but it might actually be true to say that queueing up when you're 70 is uncomfortable. The correct thing might just have been to give him an earful, but let him through anyway.

In some countries, seniors have a legal right to queue barge, and I can tell you, that IS exasperating, when 3 or 4 in a row barge in front of you - several of who have a fucking FULL trolley.
(username failed moderation, Fri 13 Apr 2012, 13:21, 1 reply)

Please tell me what countries allow that...

So I can remind myself to NEVER go there.
(Mr Twisty Cheeky The worst kept secret in B3ta..., Fri 13 Apr 2012, 13:36, closed)

Brazil.
Anyone over 60 doesn't have to queue. Neither do disabled people, or pregnant women.
(username failed moderation, Fri 13 Apr 2012, 14:02, closed)

compo this

( 4Q just lurking, Fri 13 Apr 2012, 16:24, closed)

What if there's several 60+yos?
Do they go in age order or something?
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Mon 16 Apr 2012, 9:29, closed)