“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.
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
also KEEP THAT ANIMAL ON A LEASH. I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THAT DOG PUT IT ON A F#CKING LEASH.
It's a BIG safety thing. Sooooo much can go wrong.
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I recently moved to a small town where most of the cafes and bars welcome customers with dogs (as long as they're well-behaved, house-trained & non-aggressive) and often provide bowls of water for them - it's one of the reasons I chose to live here. It makes for a nicer community.
Where do you live?? (Not to sound creepy, just looking for a better place to live currently!)
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You need to be upvoted SO MUCH MORE. From an asthmatic with severe dog (and cat) allergies. And it includes the "but it's hypoallergenic" crowd - that doesn't mean "none", it means "reduced risk", I'm still bloody allergic to it.
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I don't take my pets into shops unless they allow it, but I wish this could change one day, (I never tie my dog up outside in the street by themselves to feel scared and alone).
I would be great of no pets allowed businesses would offer shelter for shade and water dishes for the dogs having to be tethered up outside. I feel bad when the dogs are tied up to a pole on concrete and no shade or water. I know the owners feel bad, too.
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I've traveled to France, and EVERYONE with a dog they cherish takes it everywhere. No problem with that unless they start pissing and pooping.
Nope, boomer here, I love being able to bring my mutts with me!
Boomer dog lover/owner here, too. And guess what? Those around you believe you to be selfish, inconsiderate, and entitled because you can't leave your precious Fifi at home for an hour. A properly trained service animal is a beautiful thing, and this entitled attitude only ruins it for them and for the people who rely on them.
Load More Replies... Boomer here. Disagree with this one. Very common all over Europe.
I can't agree with this totally. This is a common sense issue. I like to take my dog for walks in our local town centre to give her a change or scenery and there are cafes and coffee shops that let her in. Would I take her in if it was really busy? No. Would I take her down there if an event was on and it was busy? No.
So long as the establishment is designed and aimed at lets being present, I don’t mind. But don’t take your purse puppy to Target or the movies.
This! Everyone is talking about how nice it is to bring your pets where they are welcomed and allowed. Of course that's fine! But where they are not allowed nor welcome and you slap a vest on your stinky, poorly trained animal and claim they're a service animal... that's entitled and selfish and makes life harder for those legitimately in need of service animals. Edited spelling error.
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What not, my dog comes everywhere with me, to the office, shops unless it's food shop or not practical. She even joined in at the karaoke last night at my local. Every one loves my dog. She seemed to get the cue to to bark when people clapped when someone sung "Is This the Way to Amarillo" . https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qn0iP1pAr_4
I'm with you and I LOVE my dogs but that's why I believe from their standpoint, they are better off at home.
OMG, yes! BTW, service dogs don’t bark, hump, pee on floors, ride in carts where I put my food, nor wander over to say hello to other people. THAT is not a service dog. THAT is an entitled person with no regard for others. Service dogs are trained specifically for certain disabilities/handicaps. All the people playing at “needing” their “service” animal are creating a real problem for those who actually do.
I disagree with this....in Europe dogs are allowed to go almost everywhere. It's nice
Aw, I actually love seeing people with their pets in public. I love restaurants and other businesses that allow it.
SERVICE dogs are legit. "Companion animal" in restaurants is not. Saw one guy bring in his "companion animal" and watched in horror as it was literally peeing all over food in the aisles.
If the dog is well behaved, clean, just quietly sits under the table or whatever (like most service dogs do) I don't have a problem, I'll even give it a little pet because that dog is a good boy/girl, but when it's barking its head off, being a nuisance, jumping at people, slobbering its stinky dog breath everywhere... then.. it really shouldn't be there. Also, some people have allergies or even fear of dogs (I was attacked by a dog once and it took me years to get over my fear of larger dogs), so dogs shouldn't just be allowed everywhere imo unless of course, service dogs.
AMEN!!! Just yesterday I was in a store and this older couple were all excited that their anklebiter was behaving in the cart - NOT a service dog - they were flouting breaking the law, just begging people to say something.
I can Accept clearly labeled and Trained service dogs. But c'mon a service Lizard? Excuses, that's all!
I'll also add that they don't belong in parked vehicles either. If you know where you're going doesn't allow pets (but allows SERVICE animals) and you have a PET and NOT a service animal, leave them at home
in the USA there is no "standard" for what a "support" dog is or "service" dog. basically, you get your buddy Doc to say you need emotianal help-voila! support animal! It became so absurd at one point that people were bringing all sorts of animals on planes.. until the airlines said NOPE! I was in a supermarket LAST MONTH and two "ALPHAS" were blocking the main aisle talking about the breeds of their HUGE dogs! and I"m talking normal male, (5'10") waist high! These were not trained dogs to help blind or deaf peaple, ..... nuff said.
Sooo True! Lady(?) came into Staples where I worked with a yippie little dog which promptly took a dump on the carpet. She just looked at the pile, and walked away yanking the dog behind her. I grabbed some paper towels & plastic bag as another customer said to her in a loud voice “ARE YOU GOING TO CLEAN THAT UP!” as I held the bag/towels out to her. She gave us both dirty looks, cleaned up the mess & went to throw it in my trash can at the counter; I pointed to the trash can outside the doors & said “it’s not my dog!” She dropped the bag in the can outside and kept walking.
Kids don't belong in shops, restaurants and other places of business. Leave them at home.
I wish pets were accepted into all establishments! They usually behave better than kids!
I don't mind if they're tiny and well behaved, had their p**s and poop before.
I disagree. Dogs can be in many more places. They just have to trained.
Not a thing in Australia but wtf would you have a pet on a plane,? Support dog. Stay home if its difficult. No issue for the blind. Thats it.
I love dogs and cats but they dont belong at public gatherings, restuarants, music venues, famers markets food stores etc.
Yeah, this trend of bringing domestic animals everywhere is getting out of hand. Service animals are obviously not included in this opinion.
Going to bunnings and getting to let a dog is super cool though.
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.
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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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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