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It's almost an unwritten rule that the younger generation disagrees with the older generation on most things. For example, Millennials and Gen Z tend to agree on most social and political issues, according to the Pew Research Center. Gen X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation, in turn, share similar opinions among themselves, but mostly disagree with what younger people have to say.
Some might say that it's just the way it's supposed to be, but that doesn't mean folks born in different eras can't agree on some things. It turns out that young people actually share many similar opinions with the older generation. People shared some examples in an online thread where one netizen asked, "What is a boomer opinion you absolutely agree with?" See the most popular answers below and let us know which hot takes you agree or disagree with!
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#1
Can I just read the article instead of watching the video? .
Michael Largey 3 days ago
That assumes that the source is capable of writing a coherent and reliable article.
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#2
If it took 1-click to subscribe, it should take 1-click to unsubscribe.
#3
Don’t make me download an app to access the menu.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 3 days ago
Just give me a physical menu to look at otherwise I am leaving.
#4
Social media was one of the worst things that happened to society.
Hippopotamuses 3 days ago
Yes. It's so pervasive, and it presents people, especially young people, with unreal expectations, and distorted beliefs. Essentially, there are no natural filters, as there are in physical person to person interaction.
#5
Not everything needs to be smart or AI integrated. Sometimes analog just works better.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 days ago
It's all marketing and data capture. I generally avoid anything IoT related.
#6
I want to talk to a human in customer service when I need help, not a chat bot.
#7
Why does every thing need to have me make an account? I just want to buy tickets to this random thing in a town I will never come back to.
I don’t need to create a user name and password just sell me the ticket.
Hippopotamuses 3 days ago
Seriously. How else do you you expect us to harvest your email and pass it on to our 'affiliates and partners?'
#9
The mental illness you have diagnosed yourself with does not make you interesting or quirky, and doesn't give you an excuse to be a jerk.
Friendly chatting with strangers in public is prosocial, not "weird".
#10
Those headlights are too bright.
Vexed Panda 2 days ago
As someone with astigmatism, i can tell you that night driving is just one, big, J.J. Abrams movie now. You'll think your lights are cool right up to the point where i can't see the road and drive right into you. If we survive, i'll be sure to say, "Oops."
#11
Permissive parenting is creating an entire generation of entitled, spoiled & unprepared kids who are going to be miserable as adults.
I’m not saying that boomers were great parents - not at all.. but the pendulum has swung so far the other way.. with kids facing no consequences, having a disability that excuses everything and parents who either justify it all or are to lazy or overworked to parent properly.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 days ago
I completely agree with this. Children need healthy boundaries, and thrive in structure. Being overly permissive creates unhappy children, as they are unable to appreciate what they have and are unable to have healthy relationships with their peers.
#13
Furniture used to be built to last.
Everyone should know how to sew a button.
Butter is better.
I want a living person when I call customer service.
Vinyl is a better listening experience.
Owning your media is better than streaming.
It was nice to not be reachable at every moment.
#14
If your website/app makes me click away more than 1 pop up ad before I can read your article, I am just closing the page....
It is not a hard concept for businesses to understand but the less accessible they make their product, the less people will consume it.
#15
I shouldn’t have to start a fake order to be able to look at your website’s food menu.
#16
Not every negative experience is a ‘trauma’ - some actually instill valuable lessons.
#17
Not everything needs to be shared online.
Crissy Newbury 2 days ago
Don’t put pictures of your kids on Facebook etc. It’s stupid. Pedos love it.
#18
I dont want an app to set a thermostat, oven, or an alarm.
Hippopotamuses 3 days ago
I don't mind apps, as long at the appliance doesn't require one to work properly. I'm perfectly capable of pressing the start button on my dishwasher.
#19
If you are walking, then the phone should not be in your face. Put your phone away and concentrate on where you are going, and don't just step out into the street.
#20
Kids don’t need phones at a young age or social media.
quentariel 2 days ago (edited)
Kids here are really independent and often walk or take bus to school or hobbies, so a phone really is a must. But I fully agree with social media, that's something you should be older to get.
#21
Right to repair. Companies making everything proprietary and inaccessible so that they can squeeze money out of people for repairs is inconvenient and just downright outrageous. Some industries need to be able to fix their own machinery in order to reduce down time or financial loss. So kicking a person while they’re down by charging them for parts, labor, and a whole list of arbitrary things is dead wrong.
lise duhamel (That_U_Scully) 4 days ago
This is incredibly important. It impacts farmers immensely and goes against the entire principle of buying something and owning it.
#22
People *are* becoming too sensitive. There are things we no longer tolerate in society, yes, but we don’t need to victimise ourselves for every tiny thing when it clearly wasn’t about that.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 3 days ago
I take offence at you suggesting that people are too sensitive!
#23
Just give me a physical menu, not a QR code..
#24
Music was better back then. No auto tune. They actually played the instruments. It had something to say.
StrangeOne 2 days ago
There was s****y music back then, too. Not every 90s song was great. Many of the billboard tops were overplayed and annoying. Just shoved down our throats. (I never want to hear Lou Bega ever again.) Music stations were a blessing. That's how I discovered bands that weren't mainstream. Much Music had their Rap City hour, French Kiss, Much Loud, and another Indie program. MM is how I discovered Delerium, Garbage and a bunch of other songs and bands I wouldn't have known about. Fast forward to today, I can thank youtube for allowing me to find music around the world. That's how I really got into Depeche Mode, Ruslana, Within Temptation, Sirenia, Nightwish, Mission Jupiter, The Birthday M******e, Placebo, Xandria, and others. "Music is just organized noise." - John Lydon Imo, I don't care how it's manufactured and produced. If It makes me feel good, I like it.
#25
While I don’t agree with the literal statement “if you stopped buying coffees you’d be able to buy a house” I do believe that in modern society we spend way too much money on things we don’t need to spend money on. I think if we stopped doing that we would all be better off.
#26
I’m sorry, but american tipping culture is out of control. 20% is the max i’ll tip a server at a sit down restaurant and that’s if the service is great. otherwise, 10-15% for bad to average service. don’t get me started on the places that swing an ipad around in my face and say, “it’s gonna ask you a couple questions.” don’t bombard me like that. .
#27
That giant trucks American men love take way too much parking space.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 3 days ago
They have big trucks in order to compensate for something...
#28
Appliances built before 1995 really were better.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 days ago
Better? Idk. More reliable, 100%. My old stove/oven combo didn't have all the features of the newer ones, but it lasted 61 years. It was purchased for the house in 1962.
#29
You should be able to read a map without GPS.
Crissy Newbury 2 days ago
My husband and I never argued in the car. I was a great navigator/map reader back in the day. Now we argue all the time and I just want to throw the sat nav out the d@mn window. I swear one day I will do it.
#31
I shouldn't have to worry about your pronouns.
If you look like a dude, I'm gonna assume you are.
Vice versa for women.
And past that, I really do not care what your gender is. You're my co worker/acquaintance and that is it.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 days ago
Yes, and no. I think young people today place way to much emphasis on the labels they call themselves, as if an identity can be defined by a word. I am not heterosexual, or latino, or white, or short, or plump. Yes I am all those things, but I'm a lot more than that too. I am just Rafael, and that's enough for me. However, just like if somebody asking me to call them Bill instead of William, why would I complain if Bill wants to be referred to as they/them if that's what makes them feel more comfortable in their skin. It costs me literally nothing at all. He, she, they, it's a syllable. A single utterance that only has meaning to those who assign it meaning. So why are people so up in arms about it? If Bill wants to be Sue, then that's cool too. It has ZERO effect on my life.
#32
People should dress better in public. You won’t need to wear a three piece suit but don’t wear pajamas out even if it’s just to get a gallon of milk. Have some respect for yourself. Get some better fitting clothing if you don’t feel comfortable in non pajamas.
Kit Black 4 days ago
Nah, that's too conformity coded. Absolutely fine to have a dress code at work, and to require people to stick to it. But wanting people in public to dress to suit your personal idea of what's appropriate - nah, that's just a dressed up way of saying, you don't like people who are different.
Alyce 2 days ago
Dont think they meant a 'code of propriety', but simply a sartorial take on the idea "Lazy language reflects lazy thinking".
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Val 2 days ago
Oh please. Wear whatever you want. As long as it's covering the important parts, who cares??
AlithenewMC 2 days ago
What does it matter if someone is wearing pjs vs workout clothes vs jeans? As long as theyre clean and don't smell, it doesn't effect you. Also, you dont know what's going on in people's lives. Maybe the woman in workout leggings is at the grocery store before the gym because it's the only time she has, or she needs a quick run for something and it's right next to the gym. Maybe the person in pjs is doing laundry that day but still had to pick up a package before it gets sent back. Or they are working through a depressive period and managed to work up the energy to get out the door, but didnt want to get dressed in different clothes. Or maybe, they don't care what strangers think and they're just living their life as they want. I've gone out front to water the plants in my bathrobe, the neighbours dont even notice because they're too busy in their own worlds.
Bored Jellyfish 2 days ago
I don’t really pay attention to other people in stores, unless necessary. I’m in my own little bubble and I assume they’re in theirs.
Nikki Sevven 2 days ago
Ridiculous. I mean, yes, don't wear pajamas to court, school, work, etc. But I'm not bothering with my appearance if I'm just running into a convenience store. Why on Earth would anyone care what I'm wearing? And why on Earth would I worrying about what anyone else thinks in any case?
Leg less In Minneapolis 2 days ago
I tend to go out to my doctors appt in my Jammie’s. However I am a young Nursing Home resident. I cannot stand or sit up straight on my own. Since I am bed bound, don’t really have regular clothes.
UnclePanda 2 days ago
I don't think the pajama wearers realize how much their PJs smell. I pretty much live in sweat clothes and my nose goes deaf after about three days. Which is why I put on relatively clean pants to go to the store.
Charlotte Ingle 2 days ago
Changing your clothes regularly is more important than what the clothes are
Load More Replies... FlamingoPanda 2 days ago
As a single person living on my own who cannot always get groceries delivered when sick running to the shops in my pjs is needed sometimes. Unfortunately a few shops where I live have decided to ban people in pjs which is just silly.
Mark Childers 1 day ago
I agree. I make it a point to look together whenever I go out, and it really helps others take you seriously and treat you better. I look at it as being polite to others to look like you care. I didn't always do it. As I got older, I started paying more attention, and the difference was noticeable.
Kelly Scott 2 days ago
Then there was the woman back in the 70s who decided to come to our bank in her bra and undies. Today that would get a double take. Back then she had everyone staring.
Roberta Surprenant 2 days ago
Lesson learned- out in sloppiest clothes to run to convenience store and Candid Camera was there, no I did not agree to broadcast. Not original, was Alan Funt's son in early 2000's.
Apatheist 2 days ago
If it's the 60s, the skirts would be above the knee.
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#34
Doing DoorDash while complaining about being broke is stupid. .
️Rando Panda 3 days ago
I have never used an app for food. I keep microwavable food in the freezer for nights that I don't want to cook--that's junk food enough, and about as much of a premium as I'm willing to pay for my laziness.
#35
Slow down! If you need to speed because you’re running late, then you need to work on your time management skills.
Michael Melfa 2 days ago
People have always driven too fast. Heck, here in the states during the 70s, because of a combination of the movie "Smoky and the Bandit" and a national law that lowered the speed limit, there was a fad where people installed CB radios in cars to warn each other of speed traps.
#37
Help clean up and put your plate away as a guest in someone's house and make kids play outside.
#38
People my age make a ton of excuses for themselves instead of just doing the things they should be doing.
#39
I agree, all the subscriptions defeat the purpose of replacing cable. For me, I don't think under 16s should have constant access to tech, also I think they should have NO access to social media.
#40
I happened to be visiting a business when someone showed up in pajamas and asked about job openings. To their credit, the business sent them on their way, and didn’t give the pajama-clad person an application.
#41
Kids these days don’t seem to know how to study?! I’m Gen Z and the class average in my college classes are staggeringly low. Two of my professors made a point of saying they’ve never had such low class scores. And I’m in the sciences!
#42
Schools function better without parents making excuses for their kids. Also, kids need homework. The number of high school students who did all their reading for class IN CLASS, being read to by the teacher, is insane.
Kit Black 4 days ago
There is no relationship between the problem of high school students not actually doing any of the reading, and whether or not homework is valuable. Homework is not valuable for elementary school ages. And while it *is* helpful for older kids, in our current educational system, it is often over assigned while also managing to be pointless repetitive work that is not appropriate for the age.
#43
Save for retirement. Government may not be there to take care of you in your golden years.
#44
Guarding one's personal boundaries and inner peace is really becoming a code for "I'm selfish and won't reciprocate.".
#45
For retail workers: It’s not hard to say hi or thank you to a customer.
I mean I’m not asking for much- just acknowledge my existence ffs.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 days ago
But then how do I know I'm still in Philadelphia? My favorite retail experience here was when I was walking up to the cashier at a local store. She was chatting on her cell phone, when she saw me walking towards her to ask if she could check a price for me. She says loudly into her phone "I know this mother-f-in cracker ain't comin' up here to ask me no question". I have never fallen in love so quickly, or felt so seen as a human being. Oh yes my darling, I am coming to ask you a question. And just for that, I will have a slew of other questions that my tiny brain will attempt to produce for the next 15 minutes.
#46
Everything is too violent nowadays.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 3 days ago
Violent films and tv series from the U.S. better not show a b**b though..
#47
Put a coat on, for Christ's sake. It's cold out.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 3 days ago
It is near zero here in the U.K. I have just been to the shops wearing a t-shirt. Not everyone feels the cold the same.
#48
If you don't have the money to buy it outright, you can't buy it.
With 2 exceptions. Education and a house.
BeesEelsAndPups 4 days ago
I have bought cars with a car loan. That said, your car payment shouldn't be comparable to a mortgage payment. My current car has been paid off for 10 years. I have a friend who's always complaining about not having enough money, but I learned she had a $1700/month car payment. Did you really need a Porsche SUV when you're having trouble making rent? My highest car payment ever was $150/month.
#49
Couples get divorced/break up too easily and for too trivial of reasons.
Michael Largey 3 days ago
And couples get engaged/married up too easily and for too trivial of reasons. Maybe there's a connection?
#51
Listen, I have a cart load of groceries. I do not want to do it myself. I want someone to scan them and beg them. A good cashier is gonna do it. Probably four times faster than me.
Maria Maria 4 days ago
Having staff bag groceries is one of those weird American things. In Europe we bag our own groceries.
#52
Everyone needs to stay off my lawn and absolutely no one needs to ring my doorbell EVER or knock on my doot unless I'm expecting them. And we all should know less about each other.
StrangeOne 2 days ago
I once had to knock on a lady's door to let her know the power lines next to her house were sparking and zapping like crazy on a tree branch. She looked terrified but, I think, still thankful we alerted her.
What do you think ?
Jo Firth 2 days ago
If other generations agree with these, why are they labelled Boomer dislikes?
Taibhse Sealgair 2 days ago (edited)
Because ageism makes for good rage-bait..
Load More Replies... pelemele 2 days ago (edited)
Why use the term "boomer" (especially when we know it is mostly used pejoratively) when this article concerns opinions that have nothing to do with a specific generation? And why try to pit generation A against generation B? It's bull.sh.i.t and it doesn't achieve anything.
Laszlo Larthlanc 2 days ago
Is nobody irritated about being asked to fill out a survey for the dozens of things we used to do without being asked to rate the service? I walked into my bank and needed to ask a teller to provide me with access to my safe deposit box, and a day later receive an emailed request to fill out a 5 page survey. In fact, this happens every single time I use a teller's services for anything. This not only happens at my bank, but at places where I have made purchases or engaged the services of doctors, dentists, insurance agents, and other professionals. It's like having a microphone shoved in your face when you leave a market every time you shop there, asking you how you liked shopping there.
Tams21 2 days ago
The only thing that never changes is that people remember the good things in the past and gloss over the bad things.
Multa Nocte 2 days ago (edited)
As someone who lived in "the past", I can tell you that the positive changes that have occurred in my lifetime are staggering. Yes, we are currently living in a backwards time warp hellhole in the US, but the fact that I couldn't hold a credit card in my own name when I graduated from high school and now can is quite a positive thing, the fact that I see women on the Supreme Court and as vice-presidents and as Senators, that some people with a different colour skin in the US were doing pretty well in life, that progress was being made in climate change, littering, and pollution, the progress made in medicine via vaccines and other breakthroughs, at least until the mango Mussolini came in and overturned the applecart for most of us, was a cause for me to have been pretty proud of many of the progressive changes that have happened in my lifetime. Anyone who tells you it was better "before," unless they specifically mean the past 12 months in the US, would be lying.
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Sea Squirrel 2 days ago
Don't interrupt our conversation to ask Alexa to put on the lights. You're standing next to the switch!
Jo Firth 2 days ago
If other generations agree with these, why are they labelled Boomer dislikes?
Taibhse Sealgair 2 days ago (edited)
Because ageism makes for good rage-bait..
Load More Replies... pelemele 2 days ago (edited)
Why use the term "boomer" (especially when we know it is mostly used pejoratively) when this article concerns opinions that have nothing to do with a specific generation? And why try to pit generation A against generation B? It's bull.sh.i.t and it doesn't achieve anything.
Laszlo Larthlanc 2 days ago
Is nobody irritated about being asked to fill out a survey for the dozens of things we used to do without being asked to rate the service? I walked into my bank and needed to ask a teller to provide me with access to my safe deposit box, and a day later receive an emailed request to fill out a 5 page survey. In fact, this happens every single time I use a teller's services for anything. This not only happens at my bank, but at places where I have made purchases or engaged the services of doctors, dentists, insurance agents, and other professionals. It's like having a microphone shoved in your face when you leave a market every time you shop there, asking you how you liked shopping there.
Tams21 2 days ago
The only thing that never changes is that people remember the good things in the past and gloss over the bad things.
Multa Nocte 2 days ago (edited)
As someone who lived in "the past", I can tell you that the positive changes that have occurred in my lifetime are staggering. Yes, we are currently living in a backwards time warp hellhole in the US, but the fact that I couldn't hold a credit card in my own name when I graduated from high school and now can is quite a positive thing, the fact that I see women on the Supreme Court and as vice-presidents and as Senators, that some people with a different colour skin in the US were doing pretty well in life, that progress was being made in climate change, littering, and pollution, the progress made in medicine via vaccines and other breakthroughs, at least until the mango Mussolini came in and overturned the applecart for most of us, was a cause for me to have been pretty proud of many of the progressive changes that have happened in my lifetime. Anyone who tells you it was better "before," unless they specifically mean the past 12 months in the US, would be lying.
Load More Replies... Sea Squirrel 2 days ago
Don't interrupt our conversation to ask Alexa to put on the lights. You're standing next to the switch!
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