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Gen X isn’t the most talked-about generation. Their predecessors, Baby Boomers, have gotten plenty of flak online. Meanwhile, Millennials and Gen Z have been the punchlines of countless jokes too. But if you were born between 1965 and 1980, we’re here to celebrate you and your peers today, pandas.
We took a trip to the Generation X subreddit and gathered some of their funniest posts below. From memes that you may find super relatable to pics that might fill you with nostalgia, enjoy scrolling through this list that’s dedicated to all things Gen X!
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#1
Funny Meme I Got From Facebook That I Thought I'd Share With The Group!
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#2
This One Hit Too Close To Home
Alexa Saltz 4 hours ago
Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. I did not check that box. Best compliment ever - my adult son telling me to grow up. As if.
#3
Those Poor Employees
Generation X is the group of people who were born between 1965 and 1980. They are also known as the “middle child generation,” as they follow Baby Boomers and precede Millennials, or the “baby bust” generation. Part of the reason why this generation tends to be overlooked is that they were born after the birth control pill became widely available, so they are a smaller generation than Boomers.
For the first time, many of the children in this generation grew up in dual-income households, single-parent households, or households of divorce. For these reasons, many of these kids were “latchkey kids,” meaning that they came home from school to an empty house while their parents were still away at work.
#4
The Old Magic
#5
Generation X Learned So Much From These Amazing People
#6
You Know Who You Are
Elladine DesIsles 5 hours ago (edited)
I know my childhood landline number (plus those of the grandparents and several middle school friends), postal code, and the license plate of my parents' car in the 80s (which I never drove). Now, where did I leave my keys?
Another important part of history that impacted many Gen Xers was the AIDS epidemic. Many of these young adults came of age during the peak of this epidemic, meaning that practicing safe intimacy became extremely important to this generation.
Gen X also saw the world change dramatically while they were young, as the Cold War ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, and the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. This generation has also lived through many economically tumultuous times throughout their lives, including the recessions of the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s, early 2000s, and 2020.
#7
Could This Be Why Genx Are So Snarky?
Googoo Gaga 5 hours ago
Oohhh no...not limited to a specific generation. I am a self professed witty boomer and these guys are my role models, lol. They were also the names for my widowed dad and uncle (his BIL) who were joined at the hip and watched the news together every night. I miss those idealsitc times.
#9
We Were The Latchkey Kids Who Wore Our House Keys On A Shoestring Around Our Necks And Knew How To Take Care Of Ourselves
When it comes to the key characteristics of Generation X, Britannica notes that they are seen as a resourceful and independent group of people. Many are focused on having a healthy work-life balance and prioritizing their family lives. However, they are sometimes considered cynical, likely due to the economic and societal turmoil that they witnessed at young, impressionable ages.
#10
Am I The Only One Who Does Not Want To Save To Onedrive?
#11
We Welcomed The Immigrant With All Our Hearts
#12
How It Was Back In The Day
Upstaged75 4 hours ago
I babysat the kid across the street every weekend in 1986/87. He was only a year old and they were OK with leaving a 12/13 year old girl alone with him. 😂 My parents were always home though so I guess they weren't too worried. (I babysat my younger brother too but didn't get paid for that) There's no way I would have left my own baby with someone that young these days. Times were different back then.
PureWow published a piece breaking down some of Gen X’s signature traits, and they first note that this generation is full of expert DIY-ers. Many of them learned how to take care of themselves from a very young age, and they became extremely handy around the house. From figuring out how to repair a toilet while Dad was at work to finding creative solutions for fixing furniture, Gen X isn’t scared of a little challenge.
#13
Nobody Ever Wanted To Get Up
When it comes to Gen X style, many happily decide to dress down. Previous generations may have put a stronger emphasis on looking nice all the time, and younger generations might do the same because they’re scared of constantly being perceived. But Gen X is happy to wear a simple, casual outfit that allows them to look cute but comfortable. After all, they didn’t have influencers telling them how to dress from the age of 13.
#16
Do We Find This To Be True?
Lee Gilliland 4 hours ago
I loved it when I heard the phrase " As tasteful as a Mel Brooks punchline. "
#17
Did You Keep All Your Physical Media (Specifically CDs And DVDs)?
#18
Gen X Didn't Get Weather On An App. We Had To Watch The Local TV Station To Find Out If School Was Closed
Gen X is also the perfect balance of tech-savvy but not tech-dependent. They were already adults when cell phones came onto the scene, but they still learned how to use them at a relatively young age. The majority of this generation is on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, but less than a quarter of them have ever posted a selfie. And they primarily use these sites for cooking and recipe inspiration, as well as television and movie recommendations.
#19
Did You Have One Of These When You Were A Kid?
nottheactualphoto 3 hours ago
When I was in the single-digit age group, there were TV commercials for "Tony the Pony." I wanted one. desperately. But I visited a friend who had one, and Tony the Pony was broken. This has informed my attitude towards advertising ever since.
#20
There Will Never Be Another Generation Like Ours
#21
No Wonder Generation X Was Scarred For Life!
Upstaged75 3 hours ago
Aaaah! Those Sleestak used to freak me out. And Perfection scared me every dang time when it popped.
Something else that Gen X prides itself on is being fiercely independent. They probably won’t ask for help unless it’s absolutely necessary, which means they have developed excellent problem-solving skills. Meanwhile, Gen Xers love learning new skills, even at an age when most might give up acquiring new hobbies. They like to keep life interesting, even when they’re well into their 60s!
#22
Feeling Nostalgic Today
#23
I Used To Laugh At This Commercial. Now It Is Real!!
Alexa Saltz 4 hours ago
I never thought that I would find myself in such situation. Still funny, even though it's me stuck on the floor these days.
#24
Generation X Absolutely Did Watch The Space Shuttle Explosion Live. I Saw It
Nadine Lynch 5 hours ago
I saw it live on Channel 2 KCBS Los Angeles. Free, Broadcast TV really was a thing in 1986.
Are you enjoying these funny posts about what it’s like to be a part of Generation X, pandas? Keep upvoting the memes that make you smile, and let us know in the comments below what your favorite aspects of your generation are. Then, if you’re interested in reading another article from Bored Panda featuring memes about Gen X, we recommend checking out this one next!
#25
It's Almost An Entire Generation That Doesn't Know What This Is
Salttypepper 4 hours ago
We were the fafo generation the live and learn generation we weren’t coddled we didn’t have helicopter parents we have scars and we are still alive we were not sissies
#26
Is Generation X Just Getting Tired Of It All?
#27
Can Confirm: I Babysat At 11
#28
Did Your Dad Ever Tell You To Grab Him A Pack Out Of The Vending Machine At The Bowling Alley?
#29
I May Not Have Had To Learn To Drive A Manual Transmission Vehicle, But I Did Have To Practice And Pass My Driver's Test In A Huge Car, Just Like The B 52s Sing About In Love Shack...."Im Loading Up My Chrysler; It Seats About 20!"
Upstaged75 3 hours ago
We learned to drive as part of our school gym class. The cars had a brake pedal in the front passenger seat so the instructor could stop the car if necessary. We practiced in the parking lot some of the time and would have another student as a partner. Mine was some jock guy who thought stomping on the instructor brake constantly was hilarious. It made it seem like I was a drunk driver. 😂
#30
Generation X'rs, How Many Of These Have You Used Or Remember? I Can't Make Out The Lower Right Picture, But I Think It May Be Fondue Forks
#31
Would You Go Back If You Could?
#32
Do You Miss Orange Juice Made From Concentrate?
Upstaged75 3 hours ago
Made in a yellow Tupperware jug. As a kid I didn't know OJ came any other way. 😂
#33
Did You Ever Have A Waterbed? Would You Use One Again?
#34
Generation X Didn't Need Smart Phones, We Had Collect Calls
Upstaged75 3 hours ago
I have very distinct memories of being on skates while using a payphone at the skating rink. 😊
#35
Should This Be The Official Flag Of Generation X?
#36
If You Had One Of These You Were Old School Cool
#37
Still Fun 55 Years Later
#38
Did Anyone Watch Max Headroom?
#40
We Struggled Back In The Days But We Got By Just Fine. We’d Use Regular White Sandwich Bread On Just About Anything. Hot Dog, Hamburger, Garlic Bread, Cinnamon, Butter And Sugar Toast, And Poor Man’s Cheese Pizza And Of Course Tomato And Mayo Sandwiches Were The Best Ever
Upstaged75 3 hours ago (edited)
Mmmm. Cinnamon toast! The cinnamon/sugar mix came in a shaker container shaped like a bear. 😁 We also used to eat Welsh Rarebit (the frozen version from Stouffer's) on white toast.
#41
If This Was The Highlight Of Your Week In Elementary School, You Might Be Old Af
#42
And People Wonder Why Generation X Are The Way We Are
#43
Did You Ever Use A Computer Lab Like This Back In High School?
nottheactualphoto 3 hours ago
Nope. We had one single Teletype model ASR33. It could connect via dialup to the PDP-8 at the local community college.
#44
Imagine A Three Bedroom House In This Economy!
#45
Anyone Have Their Ears Pierced This Way At Home?
#46
Did You Ever Have To Change The TV Channels With One Of These?
#47
What Became Of The Cool Kid In Your High School?
#48
If You Are Generation X Then You Know The Question Being Asked
#49
I Always Thought We’d Be Friends For Life After This 6th Grade Camp Picture From 1970. But After High School, Haven’t Heard Of Any Since…
#50
Does Anyone Remember When This Character Effectively Ended The Brady Bunch?
#51
Did Anyone Else Roll With A Pager Back In The Day?
#52
This Brings Back Such Bittersweet Memories!
#53
What Was Your Favorite Store At The Mall?
Bored Jellyfish 4 hours ago (edited)
Waldenbooks. No contest. It was the only bookstore in my town. Orange Julius (Hey! Just mentioned that one earlier), I don’t count as “store”.
#55
Are You Prepared For Retirement? Or Has Generation X Been Planning For This Our Whole Lives?
#56
Gotta Love Prince And His Raspberry Beret; The Kind You Find In A Second Hand Store!
#57
What Was Your Favorite Arcade Game?
#59
For Me It Was Sprite Not Canada Dry
#61
Give Me Back Those Days
#62
Do You Still Have Nightmares About Sleestaks?
Upstaged75 3 hours ago
I just mentioned that in another comment. Those costumes are hilarious. Why was I so freaked out? 😂
#63
Yes Sir I Still Have My Old School Set. 1978 Panasonic Top Loader Vcr. 1981 Rca Selectavision Videodisk Player And 1985 Stereo Sony Trinitron Television. I Enjoy A Good Vhs From Time To Time… See That Remote On Top Of My Vcr? That’s The TV Remote, It’s Huge…
#64
Before There Were Darwin Awards...we Actually Had These
#66
Latchkey Kid Chow. The More Variety You've Consumed, The Greater Your Glory, You Better Go Get A Colonoscopy
Upstaged75 2 hours ago
🤮 I got a bologna sandwich almost every day for lunch in grade school. You couldn't pay me to even touch it now.
#67
Put Off Having Kids Til Almost Forty Because Of This Lil Monster
#68
What Was Everyone Watching In Mid-February 1978?
#69
What Song And Musical Artist Is This Picture Referring To? 😁
#70
You’re Not Generation X If You Don’t Remember These Two Characters From A Classic 70’s Sitcom Series
#71
Remember When You Could By A Car Without A Radio?
nottheactualphoto 3 hours ago
One of my dad's cars had a blank panel where the radio would have been if you weren't such a damn cheapskate.
#73
How Many Albums/Cassettes Did You Get From Columbia House?
#74
Who Remembers These Delicious Dolly Madison Snacks? They Were Just As Delicious As Hostess Cup Cakes And Twinkie’s If Not Better In My Opinion
#75
Anyone Else Have This?
#77
Way Back, Back Into Time...coleco Football, Game Of The Future!!
#80
Does Anyone Remember These Books? For Some Reason I Hated Them
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