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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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.
We have 4 Heathers at work who are often on projects together. Collectively know as "The Heathers" 🤣
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In a world of Heathers, everyone wants to be Veronica
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I totally identify as a Karen. Was raised to be sweet and not to bother anyone. Reached middle age and saw that all this got me was a place in the shadows. And now I want to assert myself. Where's the manager!?
I have always been polite. At first. But if a business doesn respond or ignores me, i will put my foot down. Years ago my brother bought a defective VCR. He tried to return , they gave him the run around. I went with him. Was patient at first. 20 minutes and we are still waiting just to talk to someone who has the authority to do something. Went full on Karen. Demanded the store manager. Turns out they had sold all of the model, so couldnt replace and wanteed a fee to return. Hell no. We walked out with a brand new nicer model.
Load More Replies... I happen to know the author and here is a post explaining this tweet. :) https://greeblehaus.com/karen-heather-gen-x-tweet/
They would be afraid if they had a clue about Heather's
Technically I am a late boomer but relate more to Gen X...and I wanted to change my name to Heather!
I extra tip, write letters to companies to tell them how awesome one of their employees is, I write thank you letters for kindness and a job that I paid for done with a nice attitude. If your tone is off and you're rude, you bet I have a pen in my hand and a phone ringing. You can call me sinead and I have zero apologies. I'll phone and write until I get in touch with the person who started the company with a dollar that they borrowed and no workers with bad attitudes.
I know the author and there was a bunch of articles at the time comparing Gen X with Karens
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Or Moonbeam, Sunshine, Wolf, Wave. Some of us had hippie parents
Girl at school called Heather. Changed her name by deed poll to Diane after her dad refused to stop calling her Plant.
My cousin is a kindergarten teacher. Sweetest person I have ever ever met. Always smiling and laughing. She is a gen x and her name is Heather.
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Ah fūck. My mom is a borderline millennial and her name is Heather. If only she had been born one year earlier 😔.
I've seen enough videos to know that every generation has its Karens and Kevins. In my experience as a GenXer, I'd say Janine and Jim for GenX.
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..
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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.
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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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