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The discussion about the negative stereotypes of baby boomers have been quite popular on the web. In fact, the internet really doesn’t hold back when criticizing their outdated values, poor advice, and disdain and ignorance towards others.

Boomers are the ones that hold high positions in governments, many major corporations, and mass media outlets. They have a lot of power and influence in this modern-day world. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the younger generations find the internet, the place where everyone’s voice is valid, to be the most appropriate spot to vent about the shortcomings of boomers. And they’re plentiful.

The list below consists of various tweets regarding toxic boomer behavior. Most of them bemoan boomer attitudes towards work and money. And, rightfully so. Scroll down to see the very familiar worst of the worst.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dream reality show is politicians trying to survive for minimum wage for at least 3 months <3

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Of course, generational misunderstandings or, as commonly called, generational gaps are not new. Though they have been identified in the '60s, it’s certainly been a thing in our society for millennia. Older people were always disappointed in younger folks for one reason or another. The youth, in turn, often complained about the outdated attitudes of the generations before them. 

As the world progresses, new issues arise and new priorities emerge. The older values become irrelevant and subject to scrutiny. If the people that hold them also hold the power, criticizing them becomes the only solace.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without a mobile you're practically doomed this days. Almost everything from buerocracy to job-research (and applying) is handled online and via phonecalls.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who uses the term 'snowflake' tends to, in fact, be one. I mean, you're being so sensitive about someone else's reaction to something done or said that bothered them that you took the time to give them a dismissive nickname.

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    Scientists have studied the “kids these days” attitude and why it has become an ubiquitous saying for many elders. The reason is twofold. One part is that often that we compare kids to our current selves.

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    “Authoritarian people especially think youth are less respectful of their elders, intelligent people especially think youth are less intelligent, and well-read people especially think youth enjoy reading less,” states the 2019 study.

    So, because right this moment we feel like we are more intelligent and outgoing, or less addicted to screen time, we believe that we were also like that in the past. This is a form of memory bias that influences how we see others. 

    In fact, the way we see others can be quite harsh. That’s the second part of the phenomenon actually, the fact that we tend to see other people’s flaws easier than ours. Mix the bias with the judgmental nature and you’ll get a typical image of the ever-complaining elderly.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who made the decision not to teach cursive anymore? It's not like the kids were taught but refused to learn it... it was dismissed for whatever reasons, that's not the kids' fault.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This "X" logo look makes me want to turn off the post like you turn of small add. It looks so darn clickable

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    To be perfectly clear, baby boomers were, in a way, the ones to make generational distinction so clear. They rejected the values of their parents and started deeply questioning authority during the Vietnam War. Their views also influenced culture and we see it all reflected in less restrictive fashion and more experimental music. Baby boomers were the most radical generation.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they really(?) Huh. Well, you learn something new every day(!)

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    So, how did we get to a place where calling someone a boomer is basically an insult? According to author and journalist Francis Beckett, it’s their own fault. In his book “What did the baby boomers ever do for us?” he argues that they sold themselves out by focusing on money. 

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    They prioritized their personal wealth to the well-being of other generations. “The children of the '60s betrayed the generations that came before and after,” he claims, and left “the true legacy of the swinging decade in ashes.”

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶Back in my day we didn't need no feel good pills and no psychiatrists, we just drank ourselves to death... and god damnit we liked it!🎶

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    The sentiment of putting money first is obvious in most of the advice they give to young people. It is always related to people not working hard enough to make money. They spout that everything was much harder for them and that they made do. They claim that younger generations don’t know what hard work is, even though, back in the day, they were the ones dubbed the “Me generation” who had everything handed to them on a silver platter. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boomers are going to experience a rude awakening when climate change forces us to choose between the 19 year old mom who needs water and meds for her kid in LA versus an 80 year old who can't help irrigate the crops. Things are going to get bad and $2 million in the bank won't help.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Average college tuition in 1970 was 360$ per year, translating roughly to 2300$ today. Current average college tuition in 2020 was close to 10k$. In 2023, it's 12k$, and 28k$ if we consider only private colleges. That's TUITION, the overall cost is about double that. Average hourly wage in 1970 was 4,70$, 37$ today. Average hourly wage in July 2023 is 33.74$. Tuition increase: 5 times as much. Average pay, basically the same, if not slightly lower.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local newspaper did an article this week on WTF happened to our real estate market recently. Home prices have nearly doubled in the last 3 years and there are 0 available rentals. Turns out that several recent factors are the straw that broke the camels' back, but the real problem is we haven't built enough homes to keep up with population growth for almost 40 years. The boomers built their dream homes then tightened zoning laws to strictly limit how many new homes could be built around them and nearly eliminate multifamily homes and apartment buildings. The handful of home that can be built each year are mostly higher end "McMansions" because that is what the zoning laws favor and what developers can make the most profit on.

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    It is important to note that they did work a lot. They are known for a strong work ethic and giving their all which is admirable. They are quite competitive and motivated to do everything on their own. And while that sounds great, there are some drawbacks to this attitude.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because after 30 years of cold floors, you old tired feet want something warm and soft. It's not to p**s off future owners.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Believing that the work clothes you wear somehow correlates with your ability to do your job well is like believing that chainsaws are men's tools while blenders are women's tools.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really funny when you tell about people and don't mention they're black for example, and they start with, you didn't tell he was black why didn't you? Well it's not a character trait nor got it something to do with the story, so why does your racist a*s care about that?

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    The younger generations, boomer children, saw how overworking yourself can lead to personal issues. They saw how prioritizing money left little time for family and life and they didn’t find that appealing. This, together with the fact that the salaries these days don’t compare to what they were when boomers were trying to make it, deters people from being so money focused. People know that they won’t get the same no matter how hard they try, so, instead, many prioritize a comfortable work-life balance.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Money can't buy happiness" came from a study that said AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT money can't buy happiness ANYMORE. That saying was always correct, but it was taken out of context.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The American Dream was always just that. A dream. It never really existed, unless you were a white heterosexual man. If you were a woman, a person of color, or any form of LGBTQ+, that dream was never for you

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    But now, when boomers look at how protective younger generations are of their time and the small pleasures in life, they don’t see the changed system that disadvantages young people. Instead, they see laziness and lack of commitment. They sacrificed a lot to get to where they are, so why can’t others do it? They mistakenly conclude that younger generations prefer short-term goals to hard work and perceive them as entitled.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most Boomers won't be furious over how you spend your money, as long as you're willing to accept the consequences of your actions.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This intern c**p has to go, its exploitation pure and simple. As a mid fifties lady I can tell you I never heard of such a thing when I was starting out in the working world. Heck, I complained if I was paid jnr rates at 19, especially if co workers doing the same job in their 20s were paid more than me...and I won those arguments ffs. What is happening today with low paid and interns jobs turns my stomach frankly, it modern slavery and disrespectful to humans on an intrinsic basic level.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This post misses the point too. "We didn't light it. But we tried to fight it". Just because bad stuff already occured isn't an excuse to continue to let bad stuff keep occurring.

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    When “OK Boomer,” a phrase that was named a “rallying cry” by the New York Times, became popular, boomers were really upset. They claimed that that is blatant ageism. But again, that is not the case. The “OK Boomer” phrase is supposed to criticize the ignorant attitude, not the generation itself.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I saved $5/week, I'd saved $260/year, and that'd be $2600 in 10 years. That doesn't get me very far.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's witness2thefact to argue that boomers are great and invented TV and telephones and never complain?

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    “Facts don’t win arguments, especially intergenerational ones,” writes Jenna Farbis in her opinion piece on the expression. “I could spend all day explaining that young people are suffering because we are inheriting a destroyed economy, but boomers would still blame our economic problems on the money we spend on avocado toast. And no amount of scientific evidence will sway climate change deniers. The best we can do is say “OK, boomer” to dismiss ignorant arguments and then continue to work toward our goals.”

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok honestly I know so many boomers with tattoos that this doesn't even make sense to me.

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    All in all, the animosity between the generations is definitely there. And it certainly might be the case that the injustices paired with biases are taking it to the next level. And while seeing through the differences is important, the boomer ignorance that is represented in this list makes it very hard.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gah! Got this just yesterday from my Mother when I was sad a session to deal with anxiety was booked out. I’m like “what part of “I have anxiety” don’t you understand? I am NOT calling ANYONE”

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, and do the latter half while procreating. WON'T SOMEONE THINK OF THE GRANDCHILDREN YOU AREN'T GIVING US?!

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Productivity is hard to quantify, there are a lot of calculation methods around. But, if we take a prudential and non-partisan estimate such as the one from Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), average individual hourly productivity increased 350% since 1948. In the span 1948-1980 the growth was about linear with average compensation and "blue collar" wage. In the span 1980 to 2020 the productivity doubled, the average compensation grew +50%, the labor compensation stayed the same. stansbury2...cb-png.jpg stansbury20febfig1-64f9d913340cb-png.jpg

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if the economy took a dive and the 401k they worship suddenly went bye bye. Welcome back to the workplace……… you’ll see that things are very different now.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now sharing a milkshake with 2 straws is bad...ar least that's what carebears taught me

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    Keep not trying/giving up. Would that solve it. Or shall we pass the buck and make it someone else's problem/fault?

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    Didn't have a choice mate. Home pc wasn't that common. No wifi.

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