What It Feels Like To Be Generation X

[Palumboism]

Sorry, I don't think much of Baby Boomers and Millennial.

[tres_taco_combo]

I am an older Gen Y (millennial) but most of my peers are Gen x

1. most of the Gen X have a foreclosure/ (got stuck in the housing boom) esp in So cal, AZ, LV where I roam
2. terrible divorce or have kids and wish they didn't
3. still followed the standard american dream BS  - society has changed,

[Mr Anabolic]

That cartoon is truth.

The currency continues to lose more and more value.  It buys less and less goods and services over time.

Buy gold and silver now while it's still relatively cheap.  Silver is VERY undervalued.

[Mr Anabolic]

I am an older Gen Y (millennial) but most of my peers are Gen x

1. most of the Gen X have a foreclosure/ (got stuck in the housing boom) esp in So cal, AZ, LV where I roam
2. terrible divorce or have kids and wish they didn't
3. still followed the standard american dream BS  - society has changed,

Mostly true.  Not all Gen X's fault though... they were promised pensions and government entitlements that are in the process of being defaulted on.  

Divorce and children have the greatest potential for the financial destruction of a mans life.  Unless you are very wealthy, men should NEVER get married and NEVER have kids.        

[stuntmovie]

TRES TACO,  I have no idea of what years apply to Generation x or y or z or any other such terminology.

Can you spell it out for me if that is possible?

Here's my own 'interpretation' of generations which could be helpful or completely wrong.

1950's - Post War Generation - Early TV Generation
1960's - Hippy-Beatnik Generation/Viet Nam Generation
1970's - Aids Generation/Gay Generation
1980's -
1990's -
2000's -
2010's - Social Network Generation

[Tapeworm]

TRES TACO,  I have no idea of what years apply to Generation x or y or z or any other such terminology.

Can you spell it out for me if that is possible?

Here's my own 'interpretation' of generations which could be helpful or completely wrong.

1950's - Post War Generation - Early TV Generation
1960's - Hippy-Beatnik Generation/Viet Nam Generation
1970's - Aids Generation/Gay Generation
1980's -
1990's -
2000's -
2010's - Social Network Generation

It's all bullshit.  I'm old enough to remember being too young for GenX inclusion since I never turned to punk due to disaffection with pink garden flamingos, nor did I go all in on shoulder pad corporatism, cocaine, and split level apartment living.

Kurt Cobain was supposed to somehow save us all with his message of life denying cynicism but all his songs ended up sounding the same so Cortney did him in.  Next thing I know it's 2017 and I'm defined as an early Xer.

I won't give up exact details but lets just say I remember the old man's Playboy magazine arriving as a big occasion.  Used to arrive in black plastic, back when discretion was the better half of beating off in the bathroom.  There are people on this planet who have never jerked off in the bathroom to a magazine.  Now that's a generation gap.

[Tapeworm]

In fact, just for old time's sake.  Brb.  Bathroom break.

[Palumboism]

TRES TACO,  I have no idea of what years apply to Generation x or y or z or any other such terminology.
Can you spell it out for me if that is possible?

GI Generation
Born 1901-1924
They were teenagers during the Great Depression and fought in World War II. Sometimes called the greatest generation (following a book by journalist Tom Brokaw) or the swing generation because of their jazz music.


Silent Generation
Born 1925-1942
They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love. This label describes their conformist tendencies and belief that following the rules was a sure ticket to success.

Baby Boomers
Born 1943-1964
The boomers were born during an economic and baby boom following World War II. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement, all with rock 'n' roll music blaring in the background.

Generation X
Born 1965-1979
They were originally called the baby busters because fertility rates fell after the boomers. As teenagers, they experienced the AIDs epidemic and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Sometimes called the MTV Generation, the "X" in their name refers to this generation's desire not to be defined.

Millennials
Born 1980-2000
They experienced the rise of the Internet, Sept. 11 and the wars that followed. Sometimes called Generation Y. Because of their dependence on technology, they are said to be entitled and narcissistic.

Generation Z
Born 2001-2013
These kids were the first born with the Internet and are suspected to be the most individualistic and technology-dependent generation. Sometimes referred to as the iGeneration.

http://projects.scpr.org/timelines/american-generations-timeline/

[polychronopolous]

There are people on this planet who have never jerked off in the bathroom to a magazine.  Now that's a generation gap.

Excellent point.

Really helps to put things into perspective.

[wes]

I`m a proud babyboomer.......wouldn`t want to be young and as soft as babyshit like a lot of the kids today.

[Yamcha]

I`m a proud babyboomer BC Banger.......wouldn`t want to be young and as soft as babyshit like a lot of the kids today.

[tres_taco_combo]

I`m a proud babyboomer.......wouldn`t want to be young and as soft as babyshit like a lot of the kids today.

baby boomers are the wealthiest and most powerful demographic

they followed the greatest generation ever..

[tres_taco_combo]

Mostly true.  Not all Gen X's fault though... they were promised pensions and government entitlements that are in the process of being defaulted on.  

Divorce and children have the greatest potential for the financial destruction of a mans life.  Unless you are very wealthy, men should NEVER get married and NEVER have kids.        

most gen X had the mindset of their parents to get a house, get married, pop out some kids and land a good corporate america job at IBM, or US Bank etc etc. those standard principles equaled a well balanced life for the older baby boomers (my parents)

but the gen X found that corporate america didnt give a shit about you

owning a home isnt cracked up to what used to be/should be

women in the workforce caused the standard family system to crumble (lets be real, a sole bread winner, live below your means, have the mother stay at home is the optimal family structure) but the high cost of living, and no one living below your their means - most families have dual incomes and most families are still paycheck to paycheck.

divorce rates were high, prior generations had better morals/ethics and do things to keep the family unit together, then the Gen X - it became easy to get divorced etc


gen Y realizes all the "responsibilities" (home ownership, corporate job, wife and kids) are actually anchors of freedom and sometimes happiness.

most of my gen X peers/co-workers who have solid banker careers are miserable,  cuz they got locked up with responsibilities that were supposed to yield the American dream/happiness.  you can still be responsible without all the serious financial and emotional burdens

[tres_taco_combo]

.  Unless you are very wealthy, men should NEVER get married and NEVER have kids.        

most arent planned - dudes dont want to get blind sided by that shit


An unintended pregnancy is one that was either mistimed or unwanted (45% of all pregnancies). If a woman did not want to become pregnant at the time the pregnancy occurred, but did want to become pregnant at some point in the future, the pregnancy is considered mistimed (27% of pregnancies). If a woman did not want to become pregnant then or at any time in the future, the pregnancy is considered unwanted (18% of pregnancies).


https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/unintended-pregnancy-united-states

[wes]

baby boomers are the wealthiest and most powerful demographic

they followed the greatest generation ever..

I`m pooer than povertys piss but I do OK and loved growing up in the 60`s and 70`s.........great times.

[Palumboism]

I`m pooer than povertys piss but I do OK and loved growing up in the 60`s and 70`s.........great times.

What things did you like about growing up int the 60's and 70's?

[wes]

What things did you like about growing up int the 60's and 70's?

TV shows
You could leave your door unlocked at night
Best music ever made bar none
Stuff was dirt cheap and the quality was better
Bodybuilding was far better
Chicks were much hotter with the mini skirts and stockings
If you had a fight,you didn`t usually get shot


Remember I was just a kid so I had no car or work to do.

[stuntmovie]

PALUMBOISM, Thanks for that information. I read it thoroughly and it appears to be pretty damn accurate to me.

[Wiggs]

I'm a Gen Xer. I feel our generation was the last of the old idea of American Dream.  I think we're also the last generation to be told to suck it up, life aint fair and you win some and you lose some.  For whatever reason that message didn't get passed en mass to subsequent generations. I have come to realize and understand that dream we were sold was just that because we didn't know about recessions, politics, religion, bankers, luciferians, illuminists, royalty, greed, wickedness, selfishness, soulessness and just your all around general scumbags. But that's ok because the smart of us will adapt and thrive while still maintaining our generational identity.

[Danjo]

I`m a proud babyboomer.......wouldn`t want to be young and as soft as babyshit like a lot of the kids today.

Although I was born in the 70s..Agreed.

[polychronopolous]

I'm a Gen Xer. I feel our generation was the last of the old idea of American Dream.  I think we're also the last generation to be told to suck it up, life aint fair and you win some and you lose some.  For whatever reason that message didn't get passed en mass to subsequent generations. I have come to realize and understand that dream we were sold was just that because we didn't know about recessions, politics, religion, bankers, luciferians, illuminists, royalty, greed, wickedness, selfishness, soulessness and just your all around general scumbags. But that's ok because the smart of us will adapt and thrive while still maintaining our generational identity.

I miss the old days of television.

We had Full House, Family Matters, Wonder Years.

[Mr Anabolic]

Mostly agree!

If you marry an equal partner, ( female with a decent job) , divorce is a non-issue.
Kids are a financial burden for decades however.

Divorce is a non-issue huh? 

Eventually, for whatever reason, one of you will stray.  There will be a price to be paid. 

Just not worth the risk... not in today's society.

[Mr Anabolic]

most arent planned - dudes dont want to get blind sided by that shit

An unintended pregnancy is one that was either mistimed or unwanted (45% of all pregnancies). If a woman did not want to become pregnant at the time the pregnancy occurred, but did want to become pregnant at some point in the future, the pregnancy is considered mistimed (27% of pregnancies). If a woman did not want to become pregnant then or at any time in the future, the pregnancy is considered unwanted (18% of pregnancies).

https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/unintended-pregnancy-united-states

This is what happens when your libido is in control of your actions.  You play... you pay.

[Kwon]

This is what happens when your libido is in control of your actions.  You play... you pay.

[Yamcha]