Different generations have their own unique interests and preferences, and sometimes it can get pretty hard for one age group to understand the other, especially when we’re talking about the things they love.
Let’s take Boomers' obsession with minion memes and printing, for example. It seems that Millennials and Gen Z can’t wrap their heads around it and tend to poke fun at them for it online (OK, Boomer).
Most likely, this teasing will never change, as there’s more than a 60-year age gap between the oldest and youngest people from these generations. That’s a wide time frame to catch up on for the older ones, so we shouldn’t be surprised when something they like seems outdated or random to the youngsters.
As 2023 is coming to an end, we can’t think of a better way to send it off than by looking at some funny and unusual things Boomers absolutely love. Our Bored Panda team has collected the top ones that you might not understand right now but perhaps will end up raving about when you get older. Who knows, just like Boomers, you might start loving a really good leather phone case.
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I'm a millennial, but I do that. Some things require attachments or are too long. And some people don't check their email often (like me), so you have to tell them you sent an email to get them to check dinner rather than later. Is criticizing an entire generation for something not done personally a thing now? It must be a thing now.
In all fairness, I’d sacrifice a bit of speed if it meant interacting with an entity with an actual personality.
I don’t know if this is just a problem in parts of the US, but there is a rash of “skimmers” installed into self-serve gas pumps. These are electronic cards that intercept your credit card info when you pay at the pump. For this reason, I always get a printed receipt, which is the best protection to offer the credit card company when disputing a charge due to stolen credentials. I guess Boomers are more aware of what can go wrong.
As someone who works at an FI: That's not how any of this works. We're going to be basing decisions on the backend details of the allegedly fraudulent trtransaction. The only time I want your receipt is if you're disputing the amount charged to your account vs the receipt for your transaction. Not for a transaction you didn't authorize or for a double charge.
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You bet. I am going to need that printed receipt when I go to return defective items.
Some of us boomers try very hard not to be 'old school', actually. Having grown up in the IT industry, from the time when there were only mainframe computers with punch card programming and huge, wasteful green bar paper printers, I've adjusted very well over the years. I could go on - and tell you about the days when ATMs first came on the market, and most stodgy folks said they'd never catch on. Hah! Almost fifty years later, and recently retired as an IT project manager, the changes I've made to learn new technology and processes would make your head spin. So, yeah, I can not only swipe a card, and can tap it, too, and I can say no receipt needed cause I monitor my online banking like a hawk. So don't give me that old boomer insult and lump us all together. Just like other generations, some are more flexible and able to adjust to change. I would love to be a fly on the wall forty years from now to ask you how astonishing the rate of change was for you and your peers.
I've never deposited money at an ATM. Is that an 'old person' thing? We insist on all our bills and receipts on paper, if a bill arrives electronically we know it's just another scam.
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And if I need a hard copy, why waste my paper and ink? Let the establishment pony up.
Of course! I stick them onto A4 paper and give them to my accountant at tax time
Uh, yeah? So I can easily return something without hassle. Just present the receipt without having to rummage through my phone. Oy.
Maybe Boomers, who are older, have a much greater chance of having been scammed at some earlier point of their life. Once you've been scammed, well you don't like it. A "real" receipt is a useful thing.
I'm Gen X and I want a printed receipt so it's not just a "Boomer" issue!
If all business offered digital receipts, that would be workable. But dealing with part digital and part paper is an unnecessary complication. All paper works fine. And you can sort and file them to what ever extent and in whatever way you need to.
There is a new scam where someone offers to fill your tank for you then put back the nozzle...then keep pumping out gas when you leave.
Yep cause less info on the internet means less chance of being scammed.
I get that moving away from ink and paper waste would be ideal, but I feel like you have to be excessively trusting and a bit gullible to give those things your number, and I am Not wasting my finite phone space for apps for every store I go to... millennial here. On that note, starting to feel like boomer is going to stop meaning people born between x and y years, and just start meaning anyone over the age of 30 >__>
Yeah a waste of paper and ink, not good for the environment, go digital. If you think about it even paper receipts are virtual anyway, the real thing is what is in your hand, cart, stomach or whatever.
Emailed receipts actually use more resources. Servers use a ton of energy.
I work in a grocery store and was monitoring self check out and a printer was messed up and did not print a receipt and thee boomers were so anxious!
I get printed receipts so I can put them into fetch because it never seems to actually read my email
Every store and gas station I stop at doesn't need my phone number and email. Like I need more spam.
I absolutely 100% do not want to get any more not one more seriously at all email about summer clearances or take 15% off when you open a new account than I already get. No, Marshalls, printed is just fine. Have a nice day.
Nowadays, Boomers mostly have fun poked at them online for their conservative views and their love for everything they’re accustomed to. But along with the random things they enjoy and can’t let go of, they currently have a lot of influence on the world.
This generation makes up a substantial part of the population, especially in developed countries. As the third largest age group in the U.S. (recently surpassed by Millennials and Gen Z), they still continue to have a significant impact on the economy, the world of work, and consumerism.
Wrong! This is an issue for folks of all ages. As a road warrior, I mostly encountered them in airports rather than entering a store. To cope, I nicknamed them 'the Obliviots' in my mind. They are the oblivious idiots that have no concept of what's going on around them. Glad to have all that in my past now as a retired boomer.
I think that is a "dude" thing. Then they say "I'm just kidding, you're great."
Before diving deeper into the chokehold Boomers have us in, we have to go back to generational origins. It all started following World War II, in 1946 when more babies were born than ever before. 3.4 million, to be exact, which was 20% more than the year before. The spike in new births during this period is known as the baby boom (hence the name).
The country had to somehow adapt to the increase in children. For instance, the counties had to build numerous schools in the 1940s and '50s while simultaneously filling them with trained staff and teachers. In Los Angeles alone, a new school opened every month from 1946 to 1964. If math is mathing, it comes to about 216 schools in 18 years.
I've gotten a lot of money back after discovering mistakes. Maybe you have endless funds, but not everybody is so blessed.
And your point is? What is wrong with expressing kindness to another person?
In 2022, this population totaled 69 million people in the U.S. Today, their wealth in North America makes them the main buyers and focus of companies.
An example is the wide range of anti-aging products that target this specific generation. It became widespread in 1981 when Maybelline's “Moisture Whip” was advertised by Lynda Carter (famous for her Wonder Woman role), who encouraged women to purchase it. At the time, the oldest person in this generation was 35 and was already targeted with various anti-age creams, which, according to experts, were full of empty promises.
In fact, Baby Boomers are living longer than any generation before them. Because of that, investments in healthcare and medical technology continue to grow as more of them age. It's predicted that the main problem in 2030 will be caring for the elders of this generation. To meet their care needs, necessary social and public changes will need to be put in place so it doesn’t become a long-term issue for society.
Wow, whenever I see someone I know in a store, I just leave and never show my face again. Who cares if I need food? I'll just starve for a lil while lol
Additionally, as many of them refuse to retire, they are affecting the labor market. Boomers are holding onto jobs that could be filled by the next generation. Younger people’s career opportunities are already limited, and as the over-50 crowd stays put, it further impacts future employment.
Exactly how are we so brilliant that we can post holographic images from our outdated Consumer Wireless flip phones?
However, the persistence of Boomers had some positives, as productivity dropped when they retired. People in this generation often pride themselves on their work and are typically competitive and more hardworking than the youngsters. Also, let's not forget that they were the ones who popularized the saying “live to work,” so you better believe they’re not joking when it comes to their jobs.
My experience is that there are inconsiderate jerks in every generation.
But with boomers now kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying random things from this list, it has created a world with fewer people to replace them or take care of them. It’s because they had fewer children than their own parents. Since they entered the workforce, the American fertility rate has declined from 3.7 children per woman to about 2.
One way to make up for it is to open doors to immigrants. However, elected politicians from this generation have slowly closed this opportunity. Smaller families and anti-immigration policies are creating a gap in the labor force that isn’t going to be filled any time soon.
You can take all social media groups like fb and Instagram make them all disappear as far as I know. Don't use rhem. Don't care, it wouldn't hurt my feelings one bit.
Boomers were happy with a cheeseburger, fries and Coke. Who're the people demanding fluffier buns, fancy coffees, and more variety?
In addition, they spent years taking housing away from the next generation. In 2019, they owned 42% of American homes and especially dominated coastal areas like New York and Florida. Even though boomers just began selling their homes, it’s not happening fast enough to keep up with the demand. Young families are struggling to settle down because there aren’t enough accommodations near promising job opportunities.
Are boomers expected to even know who Dua Lipa is? Serious question. Boomers are age 59-77 right now.
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Boomers can be considered lucky, as they grew up with stable economic growth that continued into their adult years with just a couple of hiccups. They are retiring to enjoy the most unhinged things and activities, leaving a shrinking labor market and economy with expensive housing in their wake. On the bright side, freeing up positions can help those struggling to find employment, and boomers will finally get the rest they worked so hard for.
This is a quality ageist post, BP. “Here’s a buncha things we hate about old people, let’s make fun of them.”. Say, BP, could we get a list of approved things that are ok to criticize?
But notice how the boomers are upset that these posts aren't tailored to their specific interests as individuals.
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This is a combination of annoying things a lot of people do, some just regular things that must be new to teenagers, and then people who are maybe 20 thinking anyone over 30 is a boomer.
This a generalization of people and they just pinned it on boomers just to be mean. Makes me think of the five minute hates from 1984. Annoyed me and I’m not a boomer.
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Ageism is no different than racism or other preconceived notions about groups of people. Not cool, BP.
@Thenatural; are you thick? Bullying, hatred and discrimination come in many forms but they are all fundamentally the same thing. It's not a competition. Mocking someone for their age is discriminatory as is mocking someone for their skin colour. Neither are acceptable.
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Is anyone else fed up with BP promoting the "This generation V that generation" or "I hate generation whatever" is is as bad as the type lazy stereo types TV and movies has been doing for years. It just adds to and promotes hate.
I’m fed up with BP creating division, negativity and outrage in 80% of posts. This site used to be THE BEST. There are more positive sites out there.
Load More Replies... I''m GenX and I found this post super ageist and crappy. Most of the old-people generalisations are true of any person who is a bit dumb or not keeping up with tech. It smelt a bit like kids who can't tell someone's age.
I'm a boomer and don't do any of these things. Just sounds like a bunch of ignorant people whining.
Just wait until they get a bit OLDER and become more wise. Like us. :)
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This may be the dumbest “list” I’ve seen on BP and that’s really saying something. Almost none of these things are “boomers” and even less are things most of us have even seen or noticed.
This is a stupid list. It’s mostly just baseless insults at the older generation. I’m genX and do a myriad of these things as do my kids who are 25, 22, and 16. (And yes, I love my Oxford comma. What a boomer thing…)
Ugh. As a boomer, I just couldn't finish reading this. I am so incredibly tired of this garbage.
A surprising number of these compliment boomers. Many are things I have never heard of a boomer doing.
And we'll just pretend that skinheads and neonazis don't exist either.
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Time to change the title of this site to BORING PANDA. All we get these days are lists of why to hate other people. OMG! You were born in a different year then me?? Boy, you're so silly and stupid!!! OMG! You were born in a different country? You do everything so weird. You're American? You're stupid! You're young? You're lazy! Well, I'll tell you who's lazy. YOU, BPO "editors." All you have to do is steal content from other people and you can't even do that without putting everyone else down. It's Pathetic Panda!
This is such a dumb article. A collection of comments from ignoramus' who think anyone older than them is a boomer.
"boomers" isn't a generation. The so-called baby boom was ten years at most. I'm from the "space-age" generation, after the baby boom. Born shortly after Sputnik, saw Armstrong walk on the Moon, and all the way to Pluto. The generation after me was the "cold-war" generation. Only after that did we get the X generation, which began with the first X games in 1995. I refuse to be called a "boomer". Ditto my sister refuses to be called a "boomer" because she was born a year before the baby boom began.
Very few of these are "hilariously unhinged." With only a few exceptions, they're maybe a bit quirky. And some just seem to be completely normal things to do for anyone over the age of 30.
I had to stop after every single one started with "boomers love." Got it. Don't need the repetition.
The best thing about this crappy post is the comments!
Young people are all about being “woke” but still want to make fun of the older generation??
"Woke" was made up to pit people against each other. It's not real.
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This post makes a little annoyed with the talk about boomers hanging on to jobs so they are not offered to younger people. What should they live off if they didn't. Does every country offer an old age pension, that you can live on?
As a Boomer, I don't care for this list, and take issue with every one of these items.
And all the boomers prove it true by defending themselves in every comment section. What a generation of narcissists.
Just remember kids, you will become old one day. It will be sooner than you think.
Most of all, boomers love to watch the younger people whine and cry about how hard work and their lives are, while most of us are retired and have our best lives, spending all the money we made from working. I could watch these people work for hours now.
How many boomers had to defend themselves in the comments?? Why not just use all caps and write THAT'S ME!!
This is a quality ageist post, BP. “Here’s a buncha things we hate about old people, let’s make fun of them.”. Say, BP, could we get a list of approved things that are ok to criticize?
But notice how the boomers are upset that these posts aren't tailored to their specific interests as individuals.
Load More Replies... This is a combination of annoying things a lot of people do, some just regular things that must be new to teenagers, and then people who are maybe 20 thinking anyone over 30 is a boomer.
This a generalization of people and they just pinned it on boomers just to be mean. Makes me think of the five minute hates from 1984. Annoyed me and I’m not a boomer.
Load More Replies... Ageism is no different than racism or other preconceived notions about groups of people. Not cool, BP.
@Thenatural; are you thick? Bullying, hatred and discrimination come in many forms but they are all fundamentally the same thing. It's not a competition. Mocking someone for their age is discriminatory as is mocking someone for their skin colour. Neither are acceptable.
Load More Replies... Is anyone else fed up with BP promoting the "This generation V that generation" or "I hate generation whatever" is is as bad as the type lazy stereo types TV and movies has been doing for years. It just adds to and promotes hate.
I’m fed up with BP creating division, negativity and outrage in 80% of posts. This site used to be THE BEST. There are more positive sites out there.
Load More Replies... I''m GenX and I found this post super ageist and crappy. Most of the old-people generalisations are true of any person who is a bit dumb or not keeping up with tech. It smelt a bit like kids who can't tell someone's age.
I'm a boomer and don't do any of these things. Just sounds like a bunch of ignorant people whining.
Just wait until they get a bit OLDER and become more wise. Like us. :)
Load More Replies... This may be the dumbest “list” I’ve seen on BP and that’s really saying something. Almost none of these things are “boomers” and even less are things most of us have even seen or noticed.
This is a stupid list. It’s mostly just baseless insults at the older generation. I’m genX and do a myriad of these things as do my kids who are 25, 22, and 16. (And yes, I love my Oxford comma. What a boomer thing…)
Ugh. As a boomer, I just couldn't finish reading this. I am so incredibly tired of this garbage.
A surprising number of these compliment boomers. Many are things I have never heard of a boomer doing.
And we'll just pretend that skinheads and neonazis don't exist either.
Load More Replies... Time to change the title of this site to BORING PANDA. All we get these days are lists of why to hate other people. OMG! You were born in a different year then me?? Boy, you're so silly and stupid!!! OMG! You were born in a different country? You do everything so weird. You're American? You're stupid! You're young? You're lazy! Well, I'll tell you who's lazy. YOU, BPO "editors." All you have to do is steal content from other people and you can't even do that without putting everyone else down. It's Pathetic Panda!
This is such a dumb article. A collection of comments from ignoramus' who think anyone older than them is a boomer.
"boomers" isn't a generation. The so-called baby boom was ten years at most. I'm from the "space-age" generation, after the baby boom. Born shortly after Sputnik, saw Armstrong walk on the Moon, and all the way to Pluto. The generation after me was the "cold-war" generation. Only after that did we get the X generation, which began with the first X games in 1995. I refuse to be called a "boomer". Ditto my sister refuses to be called a "boomer" because she was born a year before the baby boom began.
Very few of these are "hilariously unhinged." With only a few exceptions, they're maybe a bit quirky. And some just seem to be completely normal things to do for anyone over the age of 30.
I had to stop after every single one started with "boomers love." Got it. Don't need the repetition.
The best thing about this crappy post is the comments!
Young people are all about being “woke” but still want to make fun of the older generation??
"Woke" was made up to pit people against each other. It's not real.
Load More Replies... This post makes a little annoyed with the talk about boomers hanging on to jobs so they are not offered to younger people. What should they live off if they didn't. Does every country offer an old age pension, that you can live on?
As a Boomer, I don't care for this list, and take issue with every one of these items.
And all the boomers prove it true by defending themselves in every comment section. What a generation of narcissists.
Just remember kids, you will become old one day. It will be sooner than you think.
Most of all, boomers love to watch the younger people whine and cry about how hard work and their lives are, while most of us are retired and have our best lives, spending all the money we made from working. I could watch these people work for hours now.
How many boomers had to defend themselves in the comments?? Why not just use all caps and write THAT'S ME!!
