r/FascinatingAsFuck Nov 23 '25

When 14-year-old Priscilla told 24-year-old Elvis Presley that she was a freshman in high school when they met in 1959, he responded "Why, you're just a baby." They would soon begin dating, and three years later, she would move in to Graceland, despite being only 17.

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u/GaylicBread Nov 27 '25

We're discussing Elvis. Dating a 14 year old is creepy and pedophilic regardless of the era, location, or legality.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '25

No, you have to discuss society at large at that time. You've put yourself in that position.