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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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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    Christian Edwards
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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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    J_Dub
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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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.

    Rumple Schleppskin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It works well though. If you're using the wind to carry your leaves over your neighbors fence

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

    Trying to clean despite the weather. How long are you going to wait until you clean.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slight tangent but I gotta give a shout out to the boomer guy who always ran the entire block with the snowblower after snowfall in my parents old neighborhood. He was a saint. I think in the US we really need to rethink wasting large amounts of water on grass lawns but there are some beautifully maintained lawns owned by boomers around my neighborhood. I know a guy who goes out and sweeps up individual leaves with a broom.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a boomer but I am old enough to have mowed lawns as a kid and I loved windy days and the leaf blower. Blowing leaves into the wind and watching them dance is hypnotic. I also lived in a simpler time where "blowing" was a game where you tried to blow a piece of paper over an adversaries side of a table so air propelled games were loved. As an adult, I discovered the only function of a leaf blower is to pass the buck. You rarely see anyone clean up after they are done using it because the leaves are now Sion's problem 3 houses down.

    Notyomama
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a Boomer that uses a leaf blower on his driveway after it rains. Idiot sets his smoke detectors (garage) off everytime. Everyone knows he just does it to simultaneously piss his wife off and get away from her. She's too lazy too walk down the steps to get to him.

    Okatango
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say that anyone using a gas powered leaf blower in any weather conditions needs to ask themselves "WTF am I doing?"

    Vance Zaidou
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't windy days just make the leaf blowers even more efficient at making the leaves other people's problem?

    LittleLiz
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love people who use leaf blowers, period. Perfect metaphor for the boomer philosophy. Blow everything you don't want into someone else's yard. It doesn't matter what happens next. They're exercising their freedom to get the leaves from their own tree off of their property.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are they doing? Beating Mother Nature at her own f*****g game.

    Felkey Felkey
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just run the lawn mower over them. Takes a bit longer than just cutting the grass because you have to empty the bag/bucket more, but it's way faster than raking or even blowing and then cleaning up the piles. I used to beg my dad to just let me use the mower (just a simple push one) to clean up the leaves in the fall. I seriously hated raking leaves more than just about anything. He resisted until one day he tried it as he got older. Now all he does is clean up the branches in the yard before mowing.

    CRPerformance
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blowing leaves into your yard. Oh, that's right, millenials are too lazy to own a house.

    Felkey Felkey
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blame previous generations for obliterating the middle class, raising prices of everything from college, to housing, to health care to an idiotic degree, all while they let minimum and working class wages lag behind. Please explain how you're supposed to pay for rent, your car, college loans, utilities, groceries, etc. AND save for not only retirement but to afford a 20% down payment on 50k a year. Guess what, you can't. Something has to give because the math doesn't work.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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