“I’m With Boomers On This One”: 45 People Name Things That They Think Older Generations Got Right

Planned obsolescence is just pure corporate greed.

For disabled people like me- being able to control some appliances from my phone allows me to be more independent and do things on my own. So they do have some uses!

I wish this was the case today!!!

Literally walked out of a restaurant last week when we were informed we had to scan the menu, which required providing personal information, and then, in addition, you had to place your order from their app. Bye.

I just don't use Apps. My explanation is: I don't use Apps. And thus I apparently have three heads with the looks I get.

Wired earbuds also act as an antenna for phones that have built in FM radio. We don't need to stream everything.

If anything, I'm judging modern people who doesn't learn from history. I mean, there are still people who parade the nazi symbol around or say that black people benefited from slavery.

I can't stress enough how sad it is to have grown up in the usa, to have been spoon fed "the american dream" my entire childhood completely believing it was going to be a reality one day...just to have it crumble and disappear the older i got. One full time job is just not enough anymore....i know far too well from experience.

And can we please get rid of all the silent TV’s playing c**p that no one actually wants to watch yet our stupid brains keep being drawn to and hypnotise by. I’m here to socialise and eat - stop flooding my senses with c**p!

let me correct that, kids today should be able to play outside more, safely

I always make sure to not be on my phone if I’m outside with friends or family. I only wish some of my friends would do the same instead of scrolling through their phone and not paying attention to what I’m saying

I hated that all the way back to the 80s and haven't changed my mind yet. Paying huge amounts for torn clothing is insane.

Yes, but it is a tree instead of a porch

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I have to disagree with this one. As much as I love physical books, Ebooks are better. I have 5000 books on my kindle. I have a tiny, 1 bedroom flat, if my 5000 ebooks were in physical form they’d overflow my flat

I'm sure this is part of the reason I still have a close relationship with my adult children.

Why is it?

There is plenty of great music being made, you just have to listen. Plenty of older music sucked too.

Im mad at the neighbors for fireworks at all

You shouldn't need to get financing for a concert either. Prices are insane.

If only a certain generation didn't vote for political parties that do their damnedest to undermine and destroy unions...

I never have to carry bills and change. I can tap with my cards or phone. It's definitely better this way. Also I have every transaction listed so I don't ever wonder where my money went. That actually helps cut down on spending.

Unless they are rich, people will prioritize safety and efficiency, before aesthetic.

We can’t make more cars like this because: 1) they were heavy and guzzled gas like nobody’s business; 2) for all their heft, they weren’t nearly as safe as today’s cars; 3) “pretty” is in the eye of the beholder.

Why is this person saying "why can't we make them look like this?" with such bizarre examples? The two cars on the right are Jaguars, rare and wildly impractical cars built as toys for the well-to-do. The two on the left are modified customized cars. The top left is a 1959 Chevrolet lowered with custom wheels. Bottom left is a 1954 Ford with non-factory paint, lowered, chrome trim removed, custom bumpers, custom wheels, and so forth.

When cars were still made of metal, it took a lot more metal to make curves than straight lines. Cars with curves were more expensive to make and were heavier, which meant less fuel efficiency. So we got in the habit of making little boxes. However, now that cars are basically plastic, I really don't know why we don't go back to curvier cars.

And cars today are bigger than the parking spaces in the new multi-storey parking lots. Perfect conditions for loads of scrapes, dents and damaged mirrors

It's hard to find my car in the parking lot, they all look the same. So, I put an American flag on it.

So many cars of he past 20 years just look like boxes or frogs. No class, just hype.

Design has changed over time, as does everything.

All cars look alike nowadays.

Now they all look the same. Boring. Plus they have fancy gadgets I wouldn’t even know how to use. I rented a car a couple years ago and I didn’t know how to start it. Thought it was broken when the engine turned off at a light. I have a 2007 Ford Ranger truck, a 2005 Toyota Camry, and a 2001 Volkswagen Golf.

because...safety regulations! all sorts of things designed to keep you safe in a crash has turned cars into disgusting hunks of junk. sure, some can look nice, but that's rare and they're usually very expensive

My dream is a 47 Tucker

There are lots and lots of good reasons why they stopped making those metal caskets. Also, have you not seen the new Civic? Dude, that thing is slick! Way nicer than any of these gas guzzling carboats.

Yes they all look the same bur Lucky for all of us they are so much safer, I love older autos !

The sameness of car designs today is due to basic physics, and the need to improve mileage and reduce emissions. Cars today are much more aerodynamically efficient, which is why they all look like a well-used bar of soap.

PLEASE STOP making car interiors that looks like someone glued a tablet to the dash. Bring back beautiful and styled interiors that you enjoying sitting inside during traffic jams and looking at.

I will drive my beautiful Saab 900 until it drops

Crash survivablity?

Totally agree... most new cars are souless

I absolutely love those types of cars

Ford Fairlane; Porsche; maybe Studebaker; Jaguar.

Although those old cars looked nice, mechanically they were c**p. Why did it take a 454ci engine with a 4-bbl to make 300hp when my 6 cylinder 3.5 litre Nissan does the same? My first car was a 1972 Dodge Charger. Went great in a straight line, if you had to turn a corner or brake you had an issue. I like the nice seats, A/C and the amenities of modern vehicles. Apparently most people agree with me because as soon as they had a choice they stopped buying those Detroit monstrosities. People talk with their money.

I miss the gorgeous, exhilarating muscle cars of the 60's-70's, so I'm pretty excited to see what Dodge is doing.

The industry all use the same programs to maximize space, safety, and efficiency using the least amount of materials. The then play with the margins to make slightly different looks.

I'm a car nut - but check the mileage on those cars .