“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
Wall to wall shelving. Your walls could be BOOKS! WHAT COULD BE BETTER???
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Depends on a person. People with sight- disability won't agree. On screen they can make fonts bigger, they can turn the light on, they can switch the contrast to the opposite setting (black on white x white on black)...so, I see this as actually helping one. My husband is purblind. Screen is making reading possible to him. Reading on paper means magnifying glass and close look from several cm above. It is uncomfortable to read whole story like that.
It took me a while. The trick was to set the screen black and the text to white. I love physical books too, but this is better for the environment. Also, you can put Kindle on your phone and then email ebooks to your kindle email. My library has ebooks you can just send to your email, so I send them to my phone. Unlimited, free, legal, environmentally friendly books, and text books. It's a win, win, win, win, win! That's a lot of wins!
The phone kindle app is soo much better, particularly iphone, than what they have on other devices. I also read white on a black background which creates less eye strain. The biggest reason I love the app: I can change the font size, so accessibility. The ability to get word definition and even historical context is so great. I have physical copies of favorite books, but I love my kindle app.
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I love books. I love having a book in my hands. I have way too many of them and not enough room for them. But the Kindle is great for me. I read before bed and with the Kindle I don't need a light so the room stays dark helping me to fall asleep. I don't need my glasses since I can make the font large enough to read without them. And I have my entire library in hand when the mood for a certain something hits me. I also have an app on my tablet to reduce the blue light that affects the ability to fall and stay asleep. I think there is a world where real books and ebooks can coexist.
The good news is real books are out there. Just buy them if that's what you want. Amazingly, the price hasn't gone up that much.
lol I don't think that Boomers are saying only use books. I think at this point, Boomers probably use ereaders much more than books because you can change the font size to make it readable and don't have to go anywhere to buy a new book. Also, if you're here saying you love the smell of books, what you're really saying is you like the smell of mold and smoke that old books take on. Enjoy.
Gotta disagree. I love my ebooks! When I travel, I load a dozen books onto my iPad and I'm set for the whole trip.
Just read. Paper book, ebook, audiobook. Just read. Signed/A Boomer.
Your brain remembers which page (left or right) and where on the page information is that you want to find--your brain can actually do this--not so much when there is no page.
I like seeing how far along I am as well. I can see my progress with a bookmark.
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I prefer a book, however, I have a very bad chronic pain condition and it's so bad at times all I can do is stay in bed, I can't even hold a paperback book let alone hold it open and read it. So my kindle gives me the chance to try and keep my sanity when my body fails me, so I think they're awesome.
I love physical copies. But ebooks are a blessing since my house is small...
I thought I wouldn't like it. I love books. Now, I actually prefer reading on my iPod. I can make the font bigger. I can set most books to light brown background and dark brown text, or black background with white text, both of which are easier on my dyslexia. I love the fact I can carry dozens of books with me whereever I go.
But I love audio books - esp. at bedtime. I go right to sleep while they tell me stories.
honestly, my parents who are in their upper 70's both use ebooks almost exclusively because they can make the text bigger and it's far easier for them to read.
One of the best things about a physical book is the ability to lay it down almost anywhere and come back in an hour or two, or a day or two. And I like the feeling of the pages getting fewer near the end. I sometimes start rationing my reading if I don't want it to end. And I could happily live in a used bookstore. It's one of my dreams to own one.
I used to agree with this. However, as my eyes got old I found it harder to read a printed page and a computer screen is easier. Sucks getting old.
I prefer physical books to e readers just because I like the feel and scent of books. But if I'm traveling I'd rather have an e reader as then I can take more with me.
While I love real books I find it hard to balance the light for me to read at night. It’s either too bright or not enough to see the page. And that’s where ebooks come in because I can adjust the light to exactly where I want it.
I have both; I couldn’t possibly have room for all the books I read, local libraries are either closed or have weird and complex hours (Open Sunday &Tuesday Am, Wednesday evening, Friday & Saturday afternoons alternate weeks and different hours the other weeks) so ebooks are essential but I love my books so some of those are essential too.
I’m exaggerating the library situation a little but before I retired I had a couple of jobs close to local libraries and still struggled to catch them open. I grew up with libraries open 9am to 7:30pm 6 days a week and called in 3 or 4 times a week
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Sorry, when you move house as often as I did, having a thousand books on a kindle is a no-brainer compared to packing physical books into heavy moving boxes. I do miss physical books but I adapted and you will only take my kindle out of my cold dead hands.
When I travel, it's often boomers that I see reading off of tablets and e-books. I see many young people reading paper copies. I think older folks appreciate the convenience of having a whole library on one device. Now there's an argument that the younger gen aren't reading at all, favouring social media and games, but that's a different topic. As for me, an old millennial, I buy Ebooks for reading at home and over lunch at work but I continue to buy paper books to enjoy when traveling, lying on the beach, etc.
Never really wanted a Kindle, but when I found out it is a service and you do not actually own any of your eBooks you purchase (Amazon can delete them at will), my interest in getting one went from low to none.
A big difference with Apple. They don't delete what you have purchased. In fact, with my new Mac I could download almost every song I've purchased for over 15 years. Not saying Apple is the perfect compagnie but it has it's good sides.
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Okay, on this I will bend. I probably read more books last year on my kindle than I ever read in six and a half yrs. of College!
Kindle is much easier on the wrists. Also, it doesn’t keep my other half awake like the bedside light does. Plus, I can BUY books whilst anywhere, and get them almost instantly.
Any way I can read is wonderful, I would rather have a physical book, I'll even read food labels.
I am glad there are both versions available, I prefer books but I have friends who prefer e-readers.
No matter how many books, it's never hoarding. If it's 600 shoe boxes with one left shoe in them, that's hoarding.
I will NEVER own an E-reader, and I'm not a fan of audiobooks either.
I disagree on this one. I travel a lot and I‘m currently reading the 5-book series of Dune. No way could I carry this in hardcover
I used to love reading books. As I got older I have found it harder to read print. I end up reading on the screen because I can control the size of the font. It's a sad day.
Yeah, e-books aren't always a bad thing. Boomers don't hate them. A couple of ladies in my book club, both in their 70's, have such issues with rheumastism/arthritis that holding a book/turning pages is really painful. They put their iPad/kindle on a pillow or their lap, hit a button, read to their heart's content. I also think about bookworms like my youngest nephew. For his 18th birthday, his Mom gave him Kindle, and they were pretty expensive then. When I said something about the cost, she agreed. Her point, though, was that if they didn't buy him a Kindle, when he went off that fall to college, he would likely pack his suitcases with books and (maybe) underwear. Her way, he could load up his Kindle with as many books as he wanted and still be respectable. LOL. Kindles are space saving for people who don't want to check books out at the library.
I have a fairly large collection of hardbacks, but toting "Game of Thrones" around on the trolley made me a Kindle fan.
Me also. Refuse to do an E book. I like to feel the book as I turn the pages and smell the paper smell each book has!
I appreciate e-books for convenience, and paper books for the book feel. They both have pros and cons, but ultimately I just enjoy reading.
I LOVE books and cannot get used to my Kindle. My kids bought me wall to wall bookcases with glass doors and overhead lights one year for Xmas and I broke down in tears of absolute joy. My books and bookcases have made multiple moves with me and I absolutely love to look,at my bookcases filled with my favorites. Best Xmas present ever! If i ever had a fire in my home, the only things I would care about saving would be my books. I would rather have them than all the tea in China. My kids also bought me a Kindle which sits unloved in a drawer. Kindles make infinitely more sense but there is nothing as satisfying as browsing through a book,sale. Pure heaven.
I have poor vision. Ebooks are the only way I can read. Have you looked at the cost of large print books in comparison to regular print?
Our eyes are all starting to age to quickly due to too much screen time. I have been in IT business for decades now and my eyes started to have problems just like my hands, shoulders, neck and back.
The ability to earmark a page, or visually estimate how far you are into it, or see when your current chapter ends. And such other things.
I’m with you on this, BUT, paper kills trees, and books are expensive! I read for pleasure on my kindle app, but for stuff that’s important I print it and save.
yeah, i don't read much books that dont have pictures. I read a lot of articles though.
an e-reader is much easier. I take about 400 e-books with me on a trip. Reading on a phone or laptop: I agree. An e-reader is a whole different story. And yes, nothing compares to the feel and smell of a new or old book. They should make a scent for that. Axe, what are you waiting for!
I love books however I love trees more. An iPad with black screen and white print saves you eyes and the environment.
I think I am biased because I grew up with parents who had lots and lots of books, but I have never taken to e-books mainly because I like to be able to put in a bookmark or just a finger if I want to looke up something from an earlier chapter. And I like that you don't have to charge a book, just open and read.
I prefer real books. However. When I was living below the poverty line I appreciated the kindle my sister gave me. I couldn’t afford books or any sort of entertainment. The free books available on the device were literally the only distraction/entertainment I had. That thing saved my life. Sounds extreme, but it did. - I still do prefer physical books though.
I miss that also. But the ebooks are much easier to take to work with for lunch and breaks....and let's not lie. Any down available lol
I read too fast & too much to not use e-books. We have over 1,000 books in our home library and that's after removing quite a lot more. I'd be buried in books if only bought physical ones.
I use my Nook for the convenience but there is definitely a difference between page-reading and screen-reading. I even have some books that I think "oh this is a book I need to read physically, not on screen"
I am a "boomer" and I haven't read a paper book since the first Kindle came out. I read about 3 books a week on average. I am now used to my ipad in dark mode with the font large enough that I can read it from far away. I bought a used book on Egyptology recently, I haven't touched it yet. I read in bed and I forgot what a pain it is to read with a booklight. Plus it keeps my wife awake. Ebooks all the way for me.
Handy for those of us with poorly hands - but other than that I agree. If I could hold a book long enough to read more than half a page I'd prefer them.
This is one I disagree with. Assume who spends 60% of my time travelling I've grown to love my Kindle. It took a while, I'll admit, but when I'd leave home for a 4 week trip on a ship I'd take 4 books, which was quite a weight when flying. Now all my books go on my carry-on bag and the bonus is that I don't need a reading light!
I miss real books, but not the way they're saying. Once I started getting chronic migraines, I couldn't read for more than a couple minutes. It was personally devastating. Then, in 2011, the person installing my cable tv had an ipad. Suddenly the frame rate was high enough I didn't see a strobe like computer monitors back then. I could size the text to whatever worked best. I'm all android now, but I've never looked back. I truly admire both ways of being able to read after having it limited for a few years.
Strongly disagree with this one. I love Kindle books. Much easier to read with glasses especially when you get older. Handy features like backlighting, notes, built in dictionary and thesaurus. Love audiobooks as well. I can fit hundreds of books on my devices and can read comfortably in the dark.
i was on that train until the pandemic when the libraries near me closed. i had a kindle already because i needed it for several school textbooks when i was in college and i switched to ebooks during the pandemic because i could still get online library books. while i still own a couple thousand print books, i discovered that i really like the black background/white text option with OpenDyslexic* font on my kindle fire. so much that my parents got me a two years kindle unlimited subscription last christmas. *i'm not dyslexic but OpenDyslexic font is definitely easier for me to read and speeds up my reading time by about 30%. everyone should try it at least once
Yeah, I don’t like that concept at all. It’s think I read one book on an iPad that way and that was it for me.
Tactile sensation adds to experience of reading and falling into the story. Getting lost into it and not wanting to pit book down. An e-book can be easily tossed aside and get distracted from.
Yeah my list goes 1. Physical book 2. Audiobook 3. Digital book only if I’m desperate and the line for the hold is longer than I’m willing to wait
Reading for pleasure has always been a huge part of my life. One of my brightest memories is the moment I learned to read. It was a gestalt epiphany that gave me great, great joy. I love the sounds/smell/feel of books, too. But arthritis in my hands means I can't hold them open for more than a few minutes or, even with a good bookstand, turn the pages easily. With e-books, I can read again.
I use an e ink reader and it reads just as well as paper. But reading on a Phone or tablet is horrible. Best option there is white text on a black background if you have to.
I've gotten over that. I have read probably 200 more books that I would never have found on any shelf. Lots of good authors that will never go to "print", tons of awesome stories, many good series. You can use your library card to down load books in seconds, Amazon has so many - I read one or two a week. I have books around me but the ease of my Kindle is miraculous.
I absolutely Iove books. Just bought two last week because my overflowing shelves aren't overflowing enough, I guess. I hate the idea of ebooks. But more and more, I'm finding it difficult to find physical copies of new books at the library. They have them as ebooks only. I'm going to have to break down eventually.
Nothing wrong with preferring physical books, but let's not take the option away from all the people who find reading on tablets and readers preferable.
I prefer ebooks, less storage. I have over 1,000 books on my device, wouldn't have room to store that many actual books.
The feel of the solid book, the faint aroma of aged pages, the ability to lose yourself in another place and time. That's what reading is all about.
E-books have their place, but I am just as happy with physical books- more as I get older!
I disagree with this one, also. Geeze, I guess I really don't like boomer's ideology. 😅
Eh, I like both. Ebooks take up less space in my purse, but physical books feel more nostalgic and look nice on my shelf.
I prefer physical but if you have an actual eink device, it's like a book.
I have over a thousand actual books and always said that nothing could bring me to reading digital books. Now I have chronic pain syndrome and can't hold books in my hands anymore. So I only use my iPad now. I can set it down and I only have to swipe. I also use audiobooks. Still have my wall of books though.
And how to autograph the author of the book with an E-Book? 😕
Books should smell either of fresh print or of dust. Ebooks smell like kerosene, too much like 451°F.
I would agree with this 100% if not for the fact that the thing I love about “ereading” is that if I question what a word means I can immediately find out with a simple tap of my finger. It is so helpful and helps me really understand so much more and more accurately. It increases my vocabulary. But I understand the whole feel and smell of books thing.
Indeed. I can read fiction for fun of it well enough on the screen, but cannot work with the text unless it is a physical copy. Details slip past somehow
I refuse to e-read. I also refuse to give up up my infuriating-to-fold newspaper. My favorite quote is…A room without a book is like a body without a soul.
That’s funny because every single boomer I know has an e-reader and loves it.
Not a Boomer but +50 but I regularly read e-books. I don't like the idea of owning a shelf full of books that are only read a few times. It takes up a lot of space and books get dusty and dirty after a while anyway. Especially when you also lend them to careless friends who eat and drink while they read (for example). Then you get books back with (wine) stains.
Oh gawd.. just reading in general. The look I give people when they seem all proud that they read something... and I look at it and think "Okay... so this is the equivalent of what all the 12 year olds were reading back when I was that age... we're in our 30s/40s... why are you 'so proud' to have made it through 150 whole pages of a novel?" - I say nothing, because then they think I'm "flexing" on them... like.. no, I'm just re-evaluating how intelligent I thought you were, buddy...
My 63 year old mom got convinced to e-books, my 66 year old aunt as well. I've convinced my wife's granddad (86) and his wife (80-ish) to e-books, they love it. They liked the smell, I liked the smell, but the amounts of convenience brought by e-book readers is above all. Also - why print and waste when you don't have to anymore.
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.
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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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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