What is it with old people and cushions?

Why do old people who drive, have floral print cushions on their rear parcel shelf? I've seen loads where I live, has anyone else noticed this?

What is it with old people and cushions?
I guess they consider it like the back of their couches where they usually put fancy pillows.

People treat their cars like their homes.So if they live in a tarpaper shack,their car will look like a dump as well.If they keep a neat house with nic naks and pillows and stuffed toy animals,then so will their cars.
Reply:Old people need cushions because of the loss of muscle mass that happens with age. They're bony and it puts too much pressure on the skin.
Reply:hahaha great Q
Reply:They are for bad backs
Reply:I actually was wondering this myself just yesterday. I followed an old couple through town....they were in a HUGE caddy with numerous throw pillows in the back window! WTF! Are they that old they have to take a nap on the way to the grocery store? Their back window looked like my grandma's couch!
Reply:they don't hurt as bad when you hit the brakes and they hit you in the back of the head
Reply:Stop one and ask them.
Reply:COOL. Where can I get one?
Reply:Kinda funny. Old folks, (ya know, older than me), tend to not have as much muscle to cushion their behind. The pelvis bone causes pain on the butt. So the cushion prevents a sore butt.
Reply:Makes them feel good about themselves.
Reply:So why does this bother you? Are they insisting that you use one? Is it any of your business? Does it matter if they need them for health reasons? Are you having a bad day and need to pick on someone?
Reply:where do you live? and was up with you, leave old people alone.
Reply:its a law in this country. I thought everyone knew that. You get them sent to you from DMV when you hit a certain age. My grandmother just got hers.