“I’m With Boomers On This One”: 45 People Name Things That They Think Older Generations Got Right
Baby boomer is a term used to describe a person who was born between 1946 and 1964. This generation makes up a substantial portion of the world's population, especially in developed nations.
However, due to various reasons, such as political and social differences, younger folks aren't particularly fond of them as a cohort. They point fingers at decades of disregard for the climate and accuse Boomers of entitlement whenever the housing market is mentioned.
And the media isn't helping, either. There are countless articles, such as 'The Boomers Ruined Everything' and 'The Worst Generation: Or, how I learned to stop worrying and hate the Boomers.'
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So historian Dr. Eladio B. Bobadilla decided to change the public debate and tweeted, "What makes you go, 'I'm with the boomers on this one?'"
In less than a month, it was viewed over 71 million times and has received plenty of positive replies. Continue scrolling to check out some of the most popular ones.
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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!
We got in touch with Dr. Eladio B. Bobadilla and he was kind enough to have a little chat with us about what inspired him to start this discussion.
"Like most things on social media, that post was anything but an original thought," Dr. Bobadilla, who is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, told Bored Panda.
"I had seen someone, somewhere else, say they were 'with the boomers on this one.' I can't remember what it was, precisely, that elicited that reaction. But I'm a historian, and although this was hardly meant to be an academic exercise, it sort of organically and spontaneously turned into one."
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.
Dr. Bobadilla has a deep interest in how things change over the years. For example, how different generations experience life in their own unique ways and the quirks that define them.
"I wondered what other young people might respond with if asked this question in an open-ended way. The responses were delightfully grumpy, weird, and thought-provoking," he said.
Wired earbuds also act as an antenna for phones that have built in FM radio. We don't need to stream everything.
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.
As the replies kept pouring in, Dr. Bobadilla started noticing a few trends. "A lot of young people really hate QR code menus, think we should spend a little less time in front of screens, and agree that loud music is, well, too damn loud," he said.
"I found the aggravation with QR codes fascinating because we often assume that young people naturally embrace anything to do with technology. But it seems a lot of us still value doing some things the old-fashioned way."
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!
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.
In his book Generations, Bobby Duffy, who is a Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London, argues that generational thinking is a big idea that's been horribly corrupted and devalued by endless myths and stereotypes.
These clichés, according to Duffy, have fuelled fake battles between "snowflake" Millennials and "selfish" Baby Boomers, with younger generations facing a "war on woke" and older generations accused of "stealing" the future from the young.
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.
To see the true value of generational thinking, Duffy believes that we need to identify and discard the many myths.
For instance, Gen Z and Millennials are not lazy at work or disloyal to their employers. They’re also no more materialistic than previous generations of youth. Our focus on being rich is something we tend to grow out of.
Similarly, old people are not uncaring or unwilling to act on climate change, in fact, they are more likely than young people to boycott products for social purpose reasons.
You shouldn't need to get financing for a concert either. Prices are insane.
Because of all of this mess, Duffy thinks that we often overlook the real and important generational differences.
For example, the probability of you owning your own home is hugely affected by the time you were born — Millennials are around half as likely to be a homeowner than generations born only a couple of decades earlier.
The professor said there is also a real cohort effect in the experience of mental health disorders, particularly among recent generations of young women.
Our relationship with alcohol and the likelihood of smoking is also tied to our cohort, with huge generational declines in very regular drinking and smoking.
Unless they are rich, people will prioritize safety and efficiency, before aesthetic.
OP didn't say "let's use old cars again", but "let's produce gorgeous cars in the 50s and 60s aesthetics but with modern safety and efficiency standards"
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cars will never look like those again. those cars were death traps. if the steering wheel didn't spear your face, the lap belt snapped your spine in an accident. the reason cars look like they do now is to keeep us bonebags safe inside. search youtube for modern car crashes into classic for a complete horror show
Here here! Modern cars are so bland and sterile! The only way I can get something that feels a bit interesting and “me” is but dropping a whole lotta coin on customizations or buying something vintage that I will have to services every two seconds to keep it running. We need a new car and my husband was asking what kind I’d like and I just felt like yawning and saying “It doesn’t even matter - they’re all the same. Life is empty”.
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.
There are plenty of modern cars that pay homage in style to models of the past, like front grills for example. Fact is that those long, heavy, gas-guzzling firebombs on wheels, aesthetic is their only strength. That's why you'll mostly see them in showrooms or enthusiast events. And I'm not sure what era you grew up in, but as an 80s baby and 90s kid, I witnessed the transition to safety and efficiency over aesthetic, and some ugly-as-sin designs. No one really waxes nostalgically over standard cars of the early 90s. That said, we've come a long way in combining attractive design with safety and efficiency standards. Even the dimensions of the cars you look back on so fondly would be very hard to replicate and meet those standards, even with the lighter materials we have at our disposal. I'm all for appreciating the classics, but I can do so without bringing them back.
Those cars had an aesthetic that's was beyond the safety issues. If a car was blue or burgundy, every interior feature copied that color. We have a brutalism design now where every interchangeable part is grey or black. There's no style in the kind of cars non-rich people can afford with a normal job.
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So many cars of he past 20 years just look like boxes or frogs. No class, just hype.
Todays cars are really ugly, Looks more like like satan took over car design.
I'm good with cars being more aerodynamic. I hate the way so many cars look angry right now.
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 cars like that had crappy engineering, were unsafe and not very efficient. I prefer my modern car with air conditioning, 4 wheel disc brakes, nice seats, surround sound and navigation to the crappy old 1972 Dodge Charger that was my first car. My current car with 6 cylinders has 300 hp. Back in the day you needed a huge V8 with a 4bbl carburetor to get that - and it had vinyl seats, drum brakes and wallowed in corners like a pig.
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
I drive an original 50's car. LOL However some of them are being remade now. Jaguar has actually restarted production of the E-type using the original tooling. The prices are eyewatering through. There is also a small movement converting some classics to electric (which some may think is sacrilege). There is no reason why you couldn't build a modern car with a retro body style. The proportions may have to change slightly to incorporate impact bars and crumple zones, but it could be done.
We don't make them (except for the ultra rich) because they were/are gas guzzlers. Would you prefer 10 miles per gallon or 50?
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.
You cannot convince me, aside from fuel metering, that software adds value. Took a trip with my daughter and grandson in her vehicle, when I took the wheel, I had to turn off lane departure and adaptive cruise 'cause the car was driving not me.
Onboard diagnostics are pretty good to have and couldn’t be done easily without software. I agree that driver aids are pretty terrible for the most part, though.
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The idea,The World Car.Everyone has the same-Sounds like automotive Communism to me!
Even the cars in the 80s and 90s looked nicer than today's cars. Most (not all) were more comfortable too!!
In many ways, those cars are more safe. THey are heavier and more solid than today's cars. But they were horrible on mileage!
I agree! Automobiles before the 80’s had character and class! They were easier to fix (heck even a 70+ yr old like me can fix them!). And the real safety factor was Detroit steel! not plastic. He’ll, we didn’t even have seat belts and drove faster than most people today and had fewer fatalities!!
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.
Because they were gas guzzlers; all that extra metal added extra weight, which used more gas to drive.
It has more to do with aerodynamics, fuel efficiency and the ability to make cheap plast8c parts that cover ugly safety equipment requirements
i undrestand they look good for some, but they are not for today's cities. They need large parking spots and consume a lot
Unfortunately those cars were great looking but could be very dangerous. Look up Ralph Nader to see how he fought for safety in car manufacturing.
how about paint colors...why must all cars be black, white, navy blue, or gray/silver?....i want to see light blue, yellow, orange, lime green, and purple cars again....unless you have money to burn, you have to go with drab
short answer, they're not made of steel anymore and are supposed to get more than 8 miles to the gallon. but i agree, they looked better then
They used to look a whole lot more "futuristic" back then, than they do now. They may have more technology, but look fairly simple nowadays.
They stopped making heavy dangerous cars with bad steering brakes and without festures for a reason.
There is a company making classic 1966 Mustang reproductions. Exact same exterior look but all the mechanics and electronics are up to date. But they are stupid expensive.
We can argue about music and film and all kinds of cultural artifacts, but cars today are completely soulless and boring; not to mention SUPER overpriced (and have engineered "lifetimes" to boot!)
The answer for this one is pretty easy. Old cars got s..t for gas mileage. To meet fuel efficiency standards. Certain basic shapes perform better in wind tunnel tests so most models stick to those general shapes. Same general reasons (except it is fluid flow and pressure) why most military submarines look basically the same across models / nations.
I don't care what anyone thinks, but I miss my Delta 88 Royale. Nice piece of machinery, there. Give me that, or a Plymouth Roadrunner.
Rapidly diminishing petroleum reserves and aerodynamics is the answer to your question
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Those here who are rightfully concerned with any vehicle's cost, efficiency and safety only, missed the point of auto styles that has disappeared in the auto marketplace. For those hardcore old style car lovers, there are many car kits available to give those who want a 50s-60s look available at a fair price. There also are EV conversion kits also available for many autos. Image owning a 68 VW bug with an electric motor? Bottomline, safety always should be #1. Safety belts, roll bars and common sense will help.
Those cars were pretty awesome to look at but they were heavy, inefficient and didn’t last long. Once everyone started owning more than one, priorities changed.
Some of the sexiest cars of 70s sports cars says this elder millennial.
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Yes! This one. Cars these days are irredeemably ugly, unless you pay three times what they are worth. Designers don't even bother trying. Beautiful cars on the road would make the commute to work so much more pleasant. And beauty usually DOES equate to fuel and aerodynamic efficiency.
Because they were honestly pretty useless compared to modern cars. I can fit more in my Sentra then any of these cars. It weighs half as much and goes twice a fast if I put up a bunch of pics of the most exotic cars made today it's look pretty impressive and some are definitely beautiful In a different way.
you've got to be joking...your pos sentra can fit more!?(if your sentra is newer, it is a pos thanks to the CVT in many nissan/infiniti cars) you've never seen in the trunk of one either of the sedans on the left...from this and other things, I can tell most people on bored panda dont know much more about cars aside from they are transportation.
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You just noticed your economy going down the drain. We pay like 3€ for a cheesburger.
According to Duffy, understanding whether, and how, generations are different is vital to understanding society.
The balance between generations is constantly shifting, as older cohorts pass away and are replaced by new ones. If younger generations truly do have different attitudes or behaviors to older generations, this will reshape society, and we can, at least to some extent, predict how it will develop and what challenges may lay ahead.
I'm still disgusted that when I did my driving lessons I was told not to slow down for an animal on the road. If you do that during your driving test it can fail you. You bet your a*s I slow down for animals, and thankfully during my test, there was not any on the road, but I'd take the fail several times over if it meant I didn't run over a cat or dog.
The author of this thread, Dr. Eladio B. Bobadilla, thinks that one of the biggest barriers that hinder productive discussions between generations is people's tendency to talk past one another.
"This isn't new, of course; older generations have always had trouble relating to younger ones and vice versa," he said. "We experience the world differently, and naturally, we're all accustomed to doing things in our own way. And of course, generational values and priorities are often at odds with others as the world changes."
But, as this discussion shows, it's not all bad. "What surprised me was the commonalities. Yes, young people are one with technology, but they still find joy in turning off their devices and spending quality time with those they love and with their natural environment," Dr. Bobadilla added.
"I do think we make too much of generational differences. They exist, of course, but we have people who have more in common across generations than we think: we all want to be able to love and be loved, to be accepted, to find meaning and purpose, and to support ourselves with dignified work (that's the labor historian in me, but it's true)."
"Again, we often point to differences, but look, I teach 19, 20, and 21-year-olds. When I ask them about the people who mean the most to them, they often say their grandparents. Similarly, when I talk to older folks, many express admiration for young people's bravery and determination in the face of an increasingly scary and uncertain world."
"Young people still look up to their elders, and elders find hope in younger generations. As you saw from the responses, there are lots of ways in which young people might say 'I'm with the boomers on this one.' But there are lots of things that make older folks think, 'I'm with the kids on this one.' Maybe I'll ask that next!"
9 pm is my bedtime! *to look at BP until midnight*
For most electric things I agree, but not the windows. I love my electric windows and being able to open them all from the drivers seat without having to get out or bend over.
Some people can't be cashless. For them, all they have is cash in hand, and if they hold it out, it should be accepted.
Nope. I'll take "i don't have the energy to fix this person/ relationship" for 500 Alex.
This might be about picking up to-go drinks and food, instead of having a well filled larder/food storage from which you can cook a nice meal at home - which requires planning ahead, buying what you need once a week and spending time to make and eat. Which has only positive side effects: You focus on what you put in your body and save a lot of money.
See, I really like a thank you email/message. It covers the sentiment just as well without the clutter and landfill.
I used to love going to the airport without getting a full body cavity search. Also going all the way to the gate to greet whoever I was picking up.
Please relate how to keep a hat on a 9 month old without using staples
Oh my god. I cannot believe that we can put humans on the moon and map the human genome but can’t make a f*****g straw that will not either end up in a turtle’s nose or disintegrate within second of being in my drink.
People should be smartly dressed for an interview. I've seen a lot of people under 30 going for job interviews wearing jeans or leggings. I'm not saying they have to be in a full suit, but a pair of trousers and a shirt/nice top is cheap enough and doesn't require massive effort. I'm 37 and my generation had it drilled into me at school that wearing casual clothes to an interview was a no no.
That's funny, we have the exact same issue at work...I'm 31 and we all noticed that the latests recruits in their early 20s all come to the interviews / work in jeans and sweaters, even though I work in an industry where formal attire is specifically required (and which is way more ok with smart casual than a decade ago, hopefully). We had to pass the message to the younger recruits. I can really understand that men are pissed with the suit + tie attire, especially in hot weather, but for women it's quite easy to wear a smart casual neutral navy blue dress / navy comfy work pants and a blouse, with sandals. Don't need to wear a worn out jean, dirty trainers and a red pull over with a big logo. Especially when you work in a bank. Maybe we're too conceited but I would be mortified to be dressed less professionally than the people recruiting me.
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"Digital deals"! EVERY store now wants u to download THEIR app to get extra savings. I don't have enough room on my phone for them all anymore
Might get hate for this and I don't think it's a "boomer" thing, but I'm a big proponent for all grade schools having (obviously affordable) uniforms (you see this the majority of Japanese schools). It's a great equalizer because no kid can flaunt their wealth nor does another kid have to feel less-than for their lack of it, and honestly saves a lot of time and stress in the morning. I feel like it also teaches kids about looking presentable, which is a skill needed when entering the workforce. In a way it would also do away with the ridiculous "HOw DaRE GiRLs HAvE SHoulDeRS! THeY DiSTRaCT ThE BoyS!" idiocy in schools since everyone will have to follow a near-identical dress code.
I'm in the UK and school uniforms are common place and I agree with the points you make. Supermarkets sell cheap versions and you can get help via your local council if you are struggling to pay - it's not perfect and there are still parents who have difficulties. Summer/winter versions aren't too bad - though protests where boys wore skirts because shorts weren't allowed took place! Not entirely sure what the outcome was but with the heat waves we get, shorts would only be fair (I think I remember they did win). Those kind of restrictions are often ridiculous and schools need to learn to be far less restrictive in that sense. Your second comment about expressing yourself is also fair. Children still do and are creative within these confines but learning when to express yourself appropriately is useful - you can't always do that in work and sometimes too much is made of it, there's time outside of school after all. Learning to express thoughts and ideas instead.
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A lot of these were things that Boomers had no direct control over. Boomers weren't "correct" about e-readers and phone apps. They literally had no f*****g choice in the matter!
....at no point was anybody blaming Boomers for any of these things. They said that they were AGREEING with Boomers about these things.
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We have an indigenous plant here on the prairies. The city is trying to pass a law that if you have it on your private property, you will be charged $400 dollars because if a dog eats it, it makes the dog sick. My dad is furious about this, and I agree--it helps pollination, bees--it's part of the natural life cycle of our environment.
Thought this was supposed to be about younger generations agreeing or disagreeing with older generations. This just read like old folks complaining about stuff.
Obsession with an actor's age. Ok, Leonardo Di Caprio has a thing for younger women. Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wife is something like 25 years older than him and he proposed to her. Helps that Sam Taylor-Wood is already a respected artist and now director. But don't go patting him on the back and saying he's awesome or brave for it. There's love and there's just burnout.
Actually remembering things. Let's try this: Without looking, do you know 1) phone number for your significant other, 2) your parent phone number, 3) your workplace address, 4) your parents address, 5) your significant other medical details (what they would ask in hospital, alergies, used medication, insurance number,...). And that is just few little things most of us will admit that we should know just in case. But ask your parents or grandparent, they will tell you all and add a lot of strange details.
This post used to have more than 45 entries. Does anyone know if the author sometimes hides the least popular entries? And can they get unhidden? Or are they lost forever?
BP usually pares down longer items after a couple of days, yes, and there should be a line somewhere saying so, with a link to view the full original list, which is still visible. If you can't find the link you can add the following text onto the end of the URL o do the same - &all_submissions=true
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Yes, thank you, I'm aware that programmable washing machines are a thing. But my old machine at least was only programmable in 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours. With a smart machine I can set it off whilst I'm at work, I don't have to remember to program it in the morning, I can time it exactly so that the clothes aren't sitting damp in the drum. It's like having a programmable machine, but smarter, which in my opinion and experience is better. It will also do things like tell me which is the best cycle to use according to what I put in, or ecological considerations, use the amount of detergent according to how much laundry there is, saving me money. All round better
Up to you of course, but it's not generally recommended to use washing machines when out. If I need to go out when the mahcine is still mid-program I switch it off mid cycle & switch it back on when I return. "Fire Advice: We would like to remind householders to follow some simple safety advice when using tumble dryers, washing machines or dishwashers. We are always urging people to be aware of the risks associated with washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers. These tips will help reduce your chances of suffering this sort of fire. General safety - Don't leave the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher running overnight or while you are out. They are a fire risk because of their high wattage, friction and motors." My machine isn't 'smart' but it does very precise time setting (literally whatever you put in) and still makes recommendations about laundry/detergent etc. That's been a feature for a while outside of smart technology.
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My big gripe here is that half of the responses in "I'm with the boomers" are just bemoaning a bunch of c**p that boomers destroyed. We had the greatest generation to thank for unions. Boomers destroyed them. Repairable things were standard until boomers found out they could make more money by making that impossible. Half of the problems on this list ARE boomers.
"Boomers" didn't have the technology or capability to ruin some of this stuff. I'm in my mid fifties, and MY earlier life didn't have the technology or capability to ruin some of this stuff! We were in the generation that designed, pushed, and promoted the basics of the computer-based appliances, cars, homes, etc. I know more boomers that aren't tech savvy than I do ones that are. I wouldn't lump all boomers into that one generic statement. There are a select few that contributed to these problems, but in my experience, these advances really started in the 80's and 90's and just kept speeding up. When everyone started getting personal computers, then portable devices, there was a dramatic shift in society. Users wanted faster, easier, better capabilities while on the go. Instant gratification. Less patience, less interaction, less accountability gave rise to higher stress levels, isolation, deception, and general unrest. Companies and developers realized that they could use proprietary technology and components that could not be interchanged as you could with older, basic mechanical parts. By monopolizing a specific solution, they could increase prices and profits. Simple supply and demand economics. Sure, you can buy the basics cheaply but to make it practical for what you need, you have to upgrade. The same principles are still being used to exploit people. Manufacturers have made it impossible to replace or repair digital items (cars, appliances, phones, etc.) because they make higher profits when you HAVE to replace them. Additionally, notice how advanced and technical crime has become. Cybercrimes are the fastest-growing illegal activity in the world. Why go to a bank to physically rob it when you can do it from the comfort of your own home by hacking into a system? Bullying, stalking, theft, and scamming are all on the rise because of the ability to remain anonymous and not be held accountable. I could go on and on about the moral decline and lack of respect that has arisen since the internet and the advance of the digital world have cone to fruition.
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An old man I know was on a full on rant against the socialist government in Spain because, hold it....... The TV schedule was running 20 late. The fact that thanks to the socialist gov he gets assistance at home and his pension is locked with inflation even though he only declared in Spain for 20 years Anyhow. I went to walk his dog one day he wasn't well and he was full on angry about how the news was late because theses commies socialist can't do anything bla bla bla. Turned out he had paused the TV with out knowing and must have pressed play about 20 min later. He still won't admit it. Its the commies messing with him
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People should be smartly dressed for an interview. I've seen a lot of people under 30 going for job interviews wearing jeans or leggings. I'm not saying they have to be in a full suit, but a pair of trousers and a shirt/nice top is cheap enough and doesn't require massive effort. I'm 37 and my generation had it drilled into me at school that wearing casual clothes to an interview was a no no.
That's funny, we have the exact same issue at work...I'm 31 and we all noticed that the latests recruits in their early 20s all come to the interviews / work in jeans and sweaters, even though I work in an industry where formal attire is specifically required (and which is way more ok with smart casual than a decade ago, hopefully). We had to pass the message to the younger recruits. I can really understand that men are pissed with the suit + tie attire, especially in hot weather, but for women it's quite easy to wear a smart casual neutral navy blue dress / navy comfy work pants and a blouse, with sandals. Don't need to wear a worn out jean, dirty trainers and a red pull over with a big logo. Especially when you work in a bank. Maybe we're too conceited but I would be mortified to be dressed less professionally than the people recruiting me.
Load More Replies... "Digital deals"! EVERY store now wants u to download THEIR app to get extra savings. I don't have enough room on my phone for them all anymore
Might get hate for this and I don't think it's a "boomer" thing, but I'm a big proponent for all grade schools having (obviously affordable) uniforms (you see this the majority of Japanese schools). It's a great equalizer because no kid can flaunt their wealth nor does another kid have to feel less-than for their lack of it, and honestly saves a lot of time and stress in the morning. I feel like it also teaches kids about looking presentable, which is a skill needed when entering the workforce. In a way it would also do away with the ridiculous "HOw DaRE GiRLs HAvE SHoulDeRS! THeY DiSTRaCT ThE BoyS!" idiocy in schools since everyone will have to follow a near-identical dress code.
I'm in the UK and school uniforms are common place and I agree with the points you make. Supermarkets sell cheap versions and you can get help via your local council if you are struggling to pay - it's not perfect and there are still parents who have difficulties. Summer/winter versions aren't too bad - though protests where boys wore skirts because shorts weren't allowed took place! Not entirely sure what the outcome was but with the heat waves we get, shorts would only be fair (I think I remember they did win). Those kind of restrictions are often ridiculous and schools need to learn to be far less restrictive in that sense. Your second comment about expressing yourself is also fair. Children still do and are creative within these confines but learning when to express yourself appropriately is useful - you can't always do that in work and sometimes too much is made of it, there's time outside of school after all. Learning to express thoughts and ideas instead.
Load More Replies... A lot of these were things that Boomers had no direct control over. Boomers weren't "correct" about e-readers and phone apps. They literally had no f*****g choice in the matter!
....at no point was anybody blaming Boomers for any of these things. They said that they were AGREEING with Boomers about these things.
Load More Replies... We have an indigenous plant here on the prairies. The city is trying to pass a law that if you have it on your private property, you will be charged $400 dollars because if a dog eats it, it makes the dog sick. My dad is furious about this, and I agree--it helps pollination, bees--it's part of the natural life cycle of our environment.
Thought this was supposed to be about younger generations agreeing or disagreeing with older generations. This just read like old folks complaining about stuff.
Obsession with an actor's age. Ok, Leonardo Di Caprio has a thing for younger women. Aaron Taylor-Johnson's wife is something like 25 years older than him and he proposed to her. Helps that Sam Taylor-Wood is already a respected artist and now director. But don't go patting him on the back and saying he's awesome or brave for it. There's love and there's just burnout.
Actually remembering things. Let's try this: Without looking, do you know 1) phone number for your significant other, 2) your parent phone number, 3) your workplace address, 4) your parents address, 5) your significant other medical details (what they would ask in hospital, alergies, used medication, insurance number,...). And that is just few little things most of us will admit that we should know just in case. But ask your parents or grandparent, they will tell you all and add a lot of strange details.
This post used to have more than 45 entries. Does anyone know if the author sometimes hides the least popular entries? And can they get unhidden? Or are they lost forever?
BP usually pares down longer items after a couple of days, yes, and there should be a line somewhere saying so, with a link to view the full original list, which is still visible. If you can't find the link you can add the following text onto the end of the URL o do the same - &all_submissions=true
Load More Replies... Yes, thank you, I'm aware that programmable washing machines are a thing. But my old machine at least was only programmable in 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours. With a smart machine I can set it off whilst I'm at work, I don't have to remember to program it in the morning, I can time it exactly so that the clothes aren't sitting damp in the drum. It's like having a programmable machine, but smarter, which in my opinion and experience is better. It will also do things like tell me which is the best cycle to use according to what I put in, or ecological considerations, use the amount of detergent according to how much laundry there is, saving me money. All round better
Up to you of course, but it's not generally recommended to use washing machines when out. If I need to go out when the mahcine is still mid-program I switch it off mid cycle & switch it back on when I return. "Fire Advice: We would like to remind householders to follow some simple safety advice when using tumble dryers, washing machines or dishwashers. We are always urging people to be aware of the risks associated with washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers. These tips will help reduce your chances of suffering this sort of fire. General safety - Don't leave the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher running overnight or while you are out. They are a fire risk because of their high wattage, friction and motors." My machine isn't 'smart' but it does very precise time setting (literally whatever you put in) and still makes recommendations about laundry/detergent etc. That's been a feature for a while outside of smart technology.
Load More Replies... My big gripe here is that half of the responses in "I'm with the boomers" are just bemoaning a bunch of c**p that boomers destroyed. We had the greatest generation to thank for unions. Boomers destroyed them. Repairable things were standard until boomers found out they could make more money by making that impossible. Half of the problems on this list ARE boomers.
"Boomers" didn't have the technology or capability to ruin some of this stuff. I'm in my mid fifties, and MY earlier life didn't have the technology or capability to ruin some of this stuff! We were in the generation that designed, pushed, and promoted the basics of the computer-based appliances, cars, homes, etc. I know more boomers that aren't tech savvy than I do ones that are. I wouldn't lump all boomers into that one generic statement. There are a select few that contributed to these problems, but in my experience, these advances really started in the 80's and 90's and just kept speeding up. When everyone started getting personal computers, then portable devices, there was a dramatic shift in society. Users wanted faster, easier, better capabilities while on the go. Instant gratification. Less patience, less interaction, less accountability gave rise to higher stress levels, isolation, deception, and general unrest. Companies and developers realized that they could use proprietary technology and components that could not be interchanged as you could with older, basic mechanical parts. By monopolizing a specific solution, they could increase prices and profits. Simple supply and demand economics. Sure, you can buy the basics cheaply but to make it practical for what you need, you have to upgrade. The same principles are still being used to exploit people. Manufacturers have made it impossible to replace or repair digital items (cars, appliances, phones, etc.) because they make higher profits when you HAVE to replace them. Additionally, notice how advanced and technical crime has become. Cybercrimes are the fastest-growing illegal activity in the world. Why go to a bank to physically rob it when you can do it from the comfort of your own home by hacking into a system? Bullying, stalking, theft, and scamming are all on the rise because of the ability to remain anonymous and not be held accountable. I could go on and on about the moral decline and lack of respect that has arisen since the internet and the advance of the digital world have cone to fruition.
Load More Replies... An old man I know was on a full on rant against the socialist government in Spain because, hold it....... The TV schedule was running 20 late. The fact that thanks to the socialist gov he gets assistance at home and his pension is locked with inflation even though he only declared in Spain for 20 years Anyhow. I went to walk his dog one day he wasn't well and he was full on angry about how the news was late because theses commies socialist can't do anything bla bla bla. Turned out he had paused the TV with out knowing and must have pressed play about 20 min later. He still won't admit it. Its the commies messing with him
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