Originally Posted by notabook

It's because when Lord Archiot created man he wanted old people to wear clothing so that the younger generations would not be scarred for life from seeing a naked old man or woman. He designed humans to emit a mothball type odor when they turned around fifty-seven and the smell gets stronger as the human ages further. This way, moths will find old people unattractive and will spare their clothing, thusly saving the eyes (and sanity) of younger generations. Lord Archiot is wise in all things.