Social media has become a platform for individuals who want to showcase their unique perspectives and share some experiences that others could relate to. The Gen X’ers are no exception. Born between 1965 and 1980, Generation X falls between the baby boomers and millennials. Despite being referred to as the “Forgotten Generation”, the representatives of this group prove that their experiences and perspectives are far from forgettable.
This time, we want to present you with a collection of the funniest Gen X references made by Twitter users who also happen to be Gen X’ers themselves. The social media platform has been taken by storm with their hilarious posts that perfectly capture the essence of their generation. People born back then are known for their independence and resourcefulness, which you can clearly deduct while reading their humorous posts. This is only a little taste of what you are about to discover about Gen X, while getting a glimpse into their own impressions and memories shared in these tweets.
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Not all Taylor's songs are "whiny songs about her exes". That's a really stupid stereotype of her songs.Edit:Why did I get downvoted???
I can appreciate TS's songs now that she is no longer a teenager singing about being Juliet and believing in happily ever after. And I have to admit, the first time I heard her song about sitting in the bleachers versus the cheerleader dating her crush, I was flabbergasted that it was a new song and not a cover. How had that song not been written before?
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Stevie Nicks is absolutely not gen-x. She was famous around the time many of us were being born.
She had a lot of hits, though my entire gen-x youth. This isn't about her age, it's about her music.
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It's 2023. Instead of pitting artists against each other, can we celebrate all of them? Instead of crapping on music *you* don't listen to, can we just embrace the subjectivity and variety of options there are? The world of music is vast and has room for everybody. Thanks :)
Am I the only one who’s sick of romance songs and wants songs about, I dunno, stressing over tests or daydreaming or hanging out with family, or even being bored? Like, stuff that’s a little bit more relatable?
Make good art. Take your frustration, pick up a guitar, a pen, a paintbrush, turn it into what you are missing 😀
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Unfair comparison really, a solo singer vs a huge a*s group band lol
Stevie Nicks had a fine solo career, as well. Wasn't just Fleetwood Mac.
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Music was fantastic for Gen-X. We got Rock and Pop at the same time: Queen, GnR on one hand, MJ and Madonna on the other.
Taylor swift does not only write about her exes - she writes stories about characters and their lives (folklore and evermore) she writes about her life and her struggles. But when she does her exes/ enemies better start praying because she will destroy them ( all too well, this is why we can't have nice things, dear john, picture to burn...)
Exactly! And then sometimes she writes apology songs like Back to December
Load More Replies... Who really cares what " gen " Stevie Nicks is, the fact is, she's cool, and was amazing in " AHS Coven "
Everybody in Fleetwood Mac wrote songs about each other, and their relationships....lol
To be far, Stevie cheated, too. And Lindsay had her sing backup on his songs about what a b!#(h she was.
I have this on my wall at work, it works to shut up all the whingers.
I saw Stevie after Prince died and she wrote a song for him that made her choke up every time she sang it because, according to her, she would not have her career now if it wasn't for Prince. When she decided to put out a solo album while borrowing Tom Peggy's studio, she needed to pick a single to release. Tom said he was too biased and suggested she contact Prince to see what he thought. Prince didn't have a phone so Stevie contacted his agent and Prince called her back; she explained what she needed him for and he agreed to come over. He came by and she played three different songs for him and he chose the single that landed her the career she has now.
boywithuke writes about his ex causing all kinds of problems to his health
In "Go Your Own Way", when she says "You can call it Thunder", I like to think that's what he called his naughty bits. "Look out Stevie! I'm bringing the Thunder".
He wrote that song and had lyrics like “packing up, shacking up’s all you wanna do” as a dig for her not wanting to marry him. It went both ways with their diss tracks on each other, lol
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It always seems like Swift just has 'relationships' for future song writing.
that's a very sexist approach because no one says that about Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, and Justin Bieber.🤦 this is exhausting!
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Her songs are catchy, she’s a decent songwriter and she seems like a nice person
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Generation X is very often characterized by several unique traits and qualities. They grew up with minimal adult supervision, which as a result taught them the importance of independence and work-life balance. They are also known as resourceful and self-sufficient. All these independent factors influenced Gen Xers and enabled them to excel in their careers and come up with some unique ideas.
The “Forgotten Generation” values work-life balance. It comes from their experience with the economic hardships they had to face in the '80s. They learned to put personal time first and follow their own ambitions and aspirations. Gen Xers are characterized by very good time management and impressive strategic thinking skills. Thanks to these traits they are able to perfectly balance both - personal and professional life.
Gen Xers are known for their flexibility and informality. They find it easy to adapt to changes if necessary. Also, whoever thought they have some difficulties keeping up with the technology, you could not be more wrong. Since they were growing up during the transition from analog to digital technology, they turn out to be technological adepts.
I lived on 10 acres surrounded by state land in northern Idaho and would dissappear for the entire day. I could of got eaten by a bear. Parents didn't worry like that back then.
I am sure he helped, he probably told him he was a coward for not jumping more people
These funny and relatable posts not only entertain their “main characters” but also give more insights into the unique qualities and experiences of Generation X. In the end, we are all different in a way, and it is nice to get a glimpse into other people's memories presenting particular generations and find out more about each other.
Wait. Wait! When did that change happen? I don't believe I've ever seen McD's under construction.
Mash, the love boat, threes company, all in the family, golden girls ... all epic
I feel like Gen X is just here for the ride at this point. They gave up at age 6 and have been just chillin since
And we will carry all 42 grocery bags into the house in one single trip too!
So much apocalyps music; Dancing with Tears in our Eyes, 99 Red Balloons, Einstein-a-go-go, Future's so Bright..
When I was a kid, fresh out of the bath and wearing paper thin pajamas, I sat on a newspaper pile and it tattooed my butt in the same way as above.
Yeah... asked one once "Do... you even know what a boomer is?" and of course... the response was something like "Only a boomer thinks that's important" - yes, please, showcase your ignorance loudly ... then be all surprised and "What haaapppeennned???" when you're middle-aged and wondering why no one knows the definitions/spelling of anything.
"Be home in time for tea and try not to kill yourself ".
I never understood the massive fan base to idolise Tupac, (I’m a millennial) the guy wasn’t that great and to be involved in gangs and guns while promoting ‘gangsta life’ regardless of your fame is lame. Music is ok, he wasn’t like the 80s cab Calloway or anything
Some people post about having a good time, while others of us actually had a good time.
At first I didn’t get it. Then it hit me. Now I’m sad.
If a fellow x er wants to be an idiot, doesn't mean we all f****n are like that. Trigger warnings are like wheelchair ramps etc except for your head and people have always had pronouns. People are just trying to help you know theirs so you don't have to guess anymore. I hate this sign
I don't get people wearing band t-shirts if they don't know the music. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those 'Yeah? Name three songs!' people, I just mean that you don't know if the actual music might be racist or homophobic or something 🤷♂️
Oh, but if you were smart you'd always keep in your purse/backpack/locker a plain/generic shirt/sweater/whatever to throw on OVER those clothes.
Hippy uncle? Nah , my mother. She made carob ice cream carob cake, muffins and made her own Grape-Nut cereal
Good job we had Skippy, Lassie and Flipper to tell the grownups!
I lost one of my dad’s tools once and he was so mad, he told me he was a going to have a brain transplant, so that he could be rid of my mom and me, happily living in another body. Apparently, we were a pain in the a$$ lol.
We've never really cared about being relevant, though. We just get on with our s**t.
Got some of my own teen Gen Z's in my house right now. Best I can tell, they think we are insane.
I'm a high school teacher. The other day, "Generation X" appeared in a text. The students asked me what it means.
Did you show them the Spice Girls Pepsi commercial?
Load More Replies... I genuinely feel like only now, having read through this whole list, do I start to understand what's meant by Gen X. And realise that I'm definitely in it, despite having been born technically at the end of Boomer times.
Yeah half of these are my childhood too and I'm solidly a millennial. My parents are both Gen X though so that definitely explains it.
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I remember back in the mid 90s going on holiday to Magaluf and the only thing my dad said was not to make them grandparents.
Magaluf in the 90s? OK,so did you honour his wishes? Despite your best efforts to do otherwise.
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No. It really isn't. Maybe it doesn't apply to you, wherever you grew up, but very many of these apply equally to kids brought up in the UK and other parts of Europe.
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I think I have the gen x way of thinking stuck in a stupid millennial body
That makes you transgenerational, we will accept you on a lenient but eternal probationary period. Accidents happen but the first time you whine about your feelings without having a plan in place, haven't already acted towards correcting the issues or if you complain about being broke when you only work part time, just know, that's your a*s Mr Postman. Consider yourself persona non grata. That said, welcome to Gex X and X is gonna give it to you (RIP D), your walkman, cases of Crystal Pepsi, Zima & Bartles and Jaymes along with Action Park Passes will be in the mail. Congratulations!
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I got access to internet in high school with the old-fashioned dial up
I've never really considered how Gen X I really am, till I went through this list. We really didn't give a rat's clacker about anything
I remember wearing jandals to school, I think you call them flip flops? anyway they flipped a nail up which embedded itself in the heel of my foot. It was a big nail but didn't go all the way through my foot thankfully it just stuck out of my heel. The skin on my feet was so thick that it didn't even bleed! I went to a teacher who said you better see your doctor. I had to bus home with it still sticking out. Luckily my friend was allowed to come with me, I needed support as I couldn't walk on it! An hour later I was at the doctors and I remember feeling so relieved!!! The doctor who was ancient, pulled it out, dusted it with some kind of weird talc, gave me a tetanus shot and sent me on my way lol
I'm confused now. I thought I was a Boomer, but now it seems like I'm Gen X, cos I relate to almost all of these
Parents today are asshats, that's all I have to say about that! Lol Aside from that, good luck finding a REAL playground today!!
I broke my arm falling from metal, slightly rusted, monkey bars with cement covered by a thin layer of sand back in 89, the nurse had to reset my arm since it was bent 90 degrees backwards at the elbow... good times. Gave me a pencil to bite on.on
Load More Replies... Some people are so desperate to be part of a group (a tribe in anthropological terms) that they forget that the other group (that they actively fight against) are the people they were raised by or that they are / were raising themselves.
Oh l think it's all just a bit of fun. Exaggerating a bit, for fun. I wouldn't say fight against.
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I'm a high school teacher. The other day, "Generation X" appeared in a text. The students asked me what it means.
Did you show them the Spice Girls Pepsi commercial?
Load More Replies... I genuinely feel like only now, having read through this whole list, do I start to understand what's meant by Gen X. And realise that I'm definitely in it, despite having been born technically at the end of Boomer times.
Yeah half of these are my childhood too and I'm solidly a millennial. My parents are both Gen X though so that definitely explains it.
Load More Replies... I remember back in the mid 90s going on holiday to Magaluf and the only thing my dad said was not to make them grandparents.
Magaluf in the 90s? OK,so did you honour his wishes? Despite your best efforts to do otherwise.
Load More Replies... No. It really isn't. Maybe it doesn't apply to you, wherever you grew up, but very many of these apply equally to kids brought up in the UK and other parts of Europe.
Load More Replies... I think I have the gen x way of thinking stuck in a stupid millennial body
That makes you transgenerational, we will accept you on a lenient but eternal probationary period. Accidents happen but the first time you whine about your feelings without having a plan in place, haven't already acted towards correcting the issues or if you complain about being broke when you only work part time, just know, that's your a*s Mr Postman. Consider yourself persona non grata. That said, welcome to Gex X and X is gonna give it to you (RIP D), your walkman, cases of Crystal Pepsi, Zima & Bartles and Jaymes along with Action Park Passes will be in the mail. Congratulations!
Load More Replies... I got access to internet in high school with the old-fashioned dial up
I've never really considered how Gen X I really am, till I went through this list. We really didn't give a rat's clacker about anything
I remember wearing jandals to school, I think you call them flip flops? anyway they flipped a nail up which embedded itself in the heel of my foot. It was a big nail but didn't go all the way through my foot thankfully it just stuck out of my heel. The skin on my feet was so thick that it didn't even bleed! I went to a teacher who said you better see your doctor. I had to bus home with it still sticking out. Luckily my friend was allowed to come with me, I needed support as I couldn't walk on it! An hour later I was at the doctors and I remember feeling so relieved!!! The doctor who was ancient, pulled it out, dusted it with some kind of weird talc, gave me a tetanus shot and sent me on my way lol
I'm confused now. I thought I was a Boomer, but now it seems like I'm Gen X, cos I relate to almost all of these
Parents today are asshats, that's all I have to say about that! Lol Aside from that, good luck finding a REAL playground today!!
I broke my arm falling from metal, slightly rusted, monkey bars with cement covered by a thin layer of sand back in 89, the nurse had to reset my arm since it was bent 90 degrees backwards at the elbow... good times. Gave me a pencil to bite on.on
Load More Replies... Some people are so desperate to be part of a group (a tribe in anthropological terms) that they forget that the other group (that they actively fight against) are the people they were raised by or that they are / were raising themselves.
Oh l think it's all just a bit of fun. Exaggerating a bit, for fun. I wouldn't say fight against.
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