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It's fascinating to see how people's attitudes and views have changed throughout all these years. Sure thing, everyone is unlike each other no matter what generation you were born in – however, speaking strictly about the societies of specific periods, the difference is truly bewildering. 

Each generation has its own twist, whether it's something positive or not. Every one of us has lived or is living in our own version of the world, and sometimes it's simply impossible to imagine what the following generations could be like.

Take boomers and those that fall into generation Z, for instance. The contrast between these two is immense, and it's impressive how distant the generations are from each other. Besides, most of you have probably heard that "OK boomer" catchphrase that came around a couple of years ago: it was and sometimes is still used to sort of mock the attitude of the pre-millennial folks. 

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Well, today, we'll be focusing on the boomers and boomers only, as these Twitter users decided to gather together and reveal occasionally sarcastic yet amusing things they absolutely adore about those mid-20th-century babies. 

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Heather T
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol GPS is not accurate enough in rural areas, but so many people, mostly east coast city, refuse to prepare themselves properly. Age is unrelated, lol but everyone over 40 knows that maps are handy when there's no service or the GPS is wrong lol

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Let's start from the beginning; baby boomers, or, if shortened boomers, is a term used to describe folks who were born between 1946 and 1964. All together, boomers make up approximately 26 percent of the population and the reason why the generation was named this way was because of the spiking birth rate that began to happen right after WWII. People were forced to put an indefinite pause on their lives and risk everything instead, so it's understandable that the majority wanted to start their new chapter and create their own families as soon as the global conflict was finally out of the picture.

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    Looking back at the "OK boomer" trend, a lot of youngsters don't appreciate the older generation's outlook on today's different societal matters. Now, of course, it's unacceptable to generalize a whole age group, which is why most people are aware that many older folks are actually very self-aware, tend to positively impact on the planet, and are generally eager to educate themselves if they're willing to understand that, these days, society's views are completely contrasting to those they are so used to.

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    Steffen Rehm
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Gen X and the last time i read a newspaper is 20 years ago. Tv too, why should i watch news? We have Internet now. :D

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    Though, if we think about it – conflict between generations is not a new phenomenon. Despite the fact that the gaps between all those different age groups are not immensely huge, our society views change with the speed of light. For the last 60 or so years, our world has undergone such a colossal switch; we've been through wars, economical issues, our scientists made literally humongous progress in medicine, people came up with unimaginable technology and most importantly – folks became more accepting. Somehow, it's possible to comprehend that older generation might have a problem with catching up with today's morality; however, the blatant ignorance of some could never be excused.

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    Anet Marc
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1968 (Me) UCLA = $300 per year. Min. wage $1.60. 188 hours of work covered 1 year at UCLA. 2012 (Son) UCLA = $14,460 per year Min. wage $7.25 1,994 hours of work to cover 1 year at UCLA I'd work part time over the summer vacation and have plenty for college. If I worked fulltime for the summer, I'd have a LOT left over. https://www.dailycal.org/2014/12/22/history-uc-tuition-since-1868/

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    Nowadays, the majority of younger individuals are very inspired to better the planet. People come up with many movements to better the lives of those who are underprivileged or in need, resulting in this generation striving to be more mindful of various problems that hinder people's overall peace. Still, a concerning amount of folks stay in denial of all the things that are wrong with our society, which is why it's important to educate those who are a little lost. Though, it's not always possible to change someone's opinion – so things like "OK boomer" might occasionally surface as a sort of opposition to those who are not willing to learn.

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    Jp@nda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG for F's sake everyone!!! Yes everyone of us had had it hard. In our own screwed up generational way. Every generation got screwed by the one before it and got made fun of by the ones coming after it. We ALL had to walk to school. uphill. both ways. with crappy shoes okay. Everybody sucks. I'm still trying ok. Jesus people, try to suck a little less today than you did yesterday. We are all in this thing together and we all have something to bring to the table. Have a good night everyone

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    Kristin Ingersoll
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could be around when you guys are 70 and trying to keep up with technology that changes as the speed of light. You'll see then. But just keep laughing at the older generations. It's cute.

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    Jason Mills
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like software that makes you have a password that's 15 or more characters using every type of character and have to change it every 2 weeks without repeating anything.

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    While the generational conflict is an issue that will most likely follow folks that come after us, and the folks that come after them – there's nothing anyone can do that would completely stop or at least interfere, to then magically make all the people of the world stand together and have a universally positive mindset. While we can use our voices and various resources to improve our community, there'll be still someone who will be actively standing up for something that is considered to be morally wrong.

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    Claire Stanfield
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure the companies didn't want to pay for anything either. Something about a profit margin.

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    It's important not to stand still and progress for the sake of those who will come after us – however, no one could physically predict what's going to happen in a few weeks' time, let alone in 50 years. The harsh reality is that maybe humans will never be able to bond as much as some would've liked to, but it doesn't mean that we should stop trying.

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    Stephen R Hipp
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just say f**k you you woke piece of s**t and see what happens

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    Christian Edwards
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 29 and make fun of anyone who buys apple. Doesn't matter the age, you buy apple once okay I can let it slide, you buy apple frequently knowing you're device will be updated in a few years to run slower when it's already considered dated by apple standards, yeah imma laugh at you.

    Mx. Croteau
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also not all phones are a thousand dollars? getting brand new phones every single generation isn't everyone's first choice. some people do, and that's valid, so long as you're not starving your kids to do it or something like that. but it's easy to find cheaper phones a few generations behind, or buy used/refurbished, or do trades that lower the price, or avoid iphones entirely, etc. it's almost like these are massive generalizations that are completely ignorant of the actual situation.

    Scarlett Barbee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes...and gaslighting. Totally designed to needle. This is one of the most useless assemblage of tropes ever...

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    Scarlett Barbee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For reels...if you're b!tch'n abt someone, at least get the spelling right.. geez

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    Jasper Cool
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kind of feel like $1000 is a bit much for something you can easily drop in the toilet or break. Actually I gotta agree with the Boomers generally on this one. Now if we're talking phone + phone plane for a year then the number makes more sense. But honestly I don't know why anyone pays for cable anymore. For the same price or less you can watch whatever you want with almost no commercials and get local stations.

    Scarlett Barbee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It all depends. I live on my phone...bills, info, entertainment...I do not upgrade every year/ new model. But this is my 'forever' phone. It was worth the price as I got 1k off with trade-in. I also shopped around and got insurance for two years for $155. As with everything else, it all depends on what it's worth to someone and why.

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    Gabe Lumbus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Non boomer but full agree it's insane I have a 200 phone and I can't imagine needing it to do anything it doesn't do

    Kiryn Silverwing
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband just bought a Galaxy S10 for $200. Phones are much cheaper if you're behind by a couple of years. Phones don't get better so quickly that the difference between years is super noticeable, but their prices sure do drop like a rock.

    Jody Whitmarsh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cause I paid 300 for the phone I've run for 2 years and 132 a year for the cable I wanna watch.... work smarter not harder

    Kelly Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there's somebody who's never heard of paying for a service. You are renting that content and the device through which it is streamed.

    kayla Mckee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't pay for cable, I also don't pay $1500 for a new phone. I refuse to go into debt for a phone that will not out last the debt. I paid $189 for my phone. It works just fine.

    K Norris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thing is most with 1000$ phones, don't own , they're leasing. Then they pay to upgrade, Again, leasing.

    Randy Farrell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is that different than paying $X dollars for high end internet, the router/modem, and then signing up for subscription services? Your literally just shifting the cost from one to another source of media. The only thing that’s changing is the manner in which you receive it, and MAYBE the cost.

    Shawn NowayJose
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I buy refurbished GSM unlocked. Way cheaper.

    Ember Hermin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're both phenomenally stupid

    Jeremy Pierce
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GenX here, and i am guilty of paying over $1k for a phone (ZTE Max) because of its features. Yeah you guessed it, I dont use the VR or anything. Bad habit of buying the newest coolest stuff. But a phone is a phone for me. Id rather do VR on my pc.

    Richard Luketich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how much per month do YOU pay for the priviledge of using your $1,000 tech?

    Mermaid Elle-Jaye
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $75 a month Australian dollars, including unlimited data and calls and all the jazzy bits

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    L.a. Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a boomer don't do either I'm poor.

    Scarlett Barbee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boomer here...paid way more than that for mine...no landlines, no cable, no satellites, dishes, or anything of that kind. I do everything online...so no

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My phone is my diary, health monitor, alarm, planner, movie theatre in bed, TV in bed, 5G modem ect ect ect. Oh and card and ID carrier so yes as a GenXer I am ok with shelling out up to 1000 for a good quality large phone with everything I want. Better than paying 4K a year for Foxtel cable and internet

    MyOpinionHasBeenServed
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not just paying $1000 for a phone, you also have to pay into a service plan, and at some point (depending on how new your phone is), you'll be spending another $1000 for a new phone in a matter of a couple years or so.

    Essex Eagle
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know who the dumb ones are.... and its not the ones that are sitting in front of a big TV knowing that if the cable goes wrong someone will come round and fix it free of charge

    Nancy Cavanaugh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, we did it for our spoiled kids. Jail us 🙄 Who paid for your 1G phone btw?

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since I'm almost 40, I am a lot more likely to buy a phone for my parents than the other way around.

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    CRPerformance
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ignorant comment! Simply not rue.

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    James
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ask for a hot water, no whip, extra ice.

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    J_Dub
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know, right? Like who's got time for that? Man, it reminds me of when I was growing up in a small farm town. We didn't have much, but we appreciated what we had. Everyone didn't agree with each other on everything, but we all got along and let each other be, you know what I mean? Billy, Jim and I used to ride out bikes every which way. On the hit summer days you'd find us down at the creek where someone had tied a rope to an old tree branch to swing into the water. Other days we'd be exploring the woods, finding new hiding spots or building forts. One day Billy climbed to the top of a really high line tree, so high the branches couldn't support his weight and he had to cling to the top of the trunk because he was afraid he'd fall if he tried to get back down to the sturdier branches. Jim stayed with him and I rode like the wind to find Billy's pa who had an old time fire truck with the extendable ladder. Man, we still joke about those days sometimes. Anyway, I agree, freaking boomers

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    L.a. Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weddings are expensive and I've seen elderly people working. Not great jobs they aren't qualified but jobs nonetheless. Why do you think boomers just stop working. Rather shortsighted don't you think.

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    ChimeraBubbles
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some language just sticks. I still "dial" a number and "hang up" a call to end it but use a smartphone. I'm an older millennial.

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    Jason Mills
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just don't want their privacy invaded. I know people like this at every age.

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    ChimeraBubbles
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, here's my confession. I'm a millennial and I have never used a QR code because I don't care enough to learn how.

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    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whut? Has that happened? For real? Is the iron still there? What about the thimble?

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    Eat Dirt Crow
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll be honest, everytime I'm trying to rake leaves there's always a hour where it gets windy. It never fails.

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    Cecily Holland
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sending people to Facebook jail is a multigenerational hobby not specific to one

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    NsG
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Muscle memory. I do this on my phone because it automatically adds the full stop and I can type faster and more efficiently.

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    Antia Novas
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a boomer and I'm confused, can you please explain?

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    Two_rolling_black_eyes
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its an excuse for bad behavior saying one should be forgiven for all excesses because we only have one chance to enjoy ourselves. Many of the bad things in this world, from climate change deniers to anti-vaxxers, boil down to I deserve to be happy even if it means others are hurt because we only have one chance at happiness.

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    Stephen R Hipp
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😈👿👋🤚🖐✋️🤘🤟🤞✌️🤏🤌👌🖖🖕

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    M O'Connell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I do that. I like dinner, but I also like quiet.

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    David Stone
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean - it comes from the latin term "libra pondo" which means "weight in pounds." It was abbreviated to lb (with a cross through the l and b) in the 14th century. The lb typeface was developed by printers in the 17th century. Handwriting that symbol eventually evolved into what you know today but the symbol was still called "pound." It wasn't until Internet Relay Chat (Yay 90s!) that anyone ever used the term hashtag, and that was mostly just used by the software engineers. The use of the octothorpe in Twitter came about in 2007 when a Gen Xer named Chris Messina suggested it to Twitter - and he called it a pound sign even then. Just saying, 800 years of it being called pound vs 25 years of anyone even knowing the term hashtag and really only in common use for the last 10-15 years.

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    NsG
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused. "From a friend" is not how the internet works at all. 90% of the memes I share come from total strangers. (Or am I missing more context again?)

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    HarriMissesScotland
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dementia is a horrible, A neurocognitive disorder. Please don't use it in this fashion.

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