The Boomer Effect: 20 Boomer Characteristics The Younger Generations Are Starting To Pick Up
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Although no one wants to admit to liking the Boomer Generation, some traits have rubbed off on the younger generations. Many people find themselves admitting to “becoming their parents.” What’s your most boomer characteristic about yourself? The answers were not only truthful, but they were also hilarious! See if you can relate to any of these Boomer characteristics.
Spying On Neighbors
One Redditor replied, “I’ve come to enjoy peering out through the blinds, muttering to myself as I scan the neighborhood for any scallywags.”
Another Redditor added, “I hear a noise and peer out of my window. The Venetian blinds offer the perfect cover. I am stealthy. I am a ninja. I can keep an eye on the neighborhood like this, keeping a silent vigil. Crime will never flourish here. Not with me and my Venetian blinds.”
Stay Off My Property
A popular comment was, “Get off my lawn, you degen!”
Another comment read, “I do admit getting quite annoyed by the guy who walks his dog about 7 feet on my property because 3 doors down that’s where the sidewalk ends, so rather than go on the road, he’s fine with walking through my front lawn. The nerve of that guy.”
Save On Bills
A user commented, “Turning off lights and any appliances the moment I leave a room because I keep thinking it’s going to cost me on my energy bill.”
A second user added, “I still have to explain to my Boomer mom that even if every light bulb in the house and every phone was getting charged, it would still use less power than a single light bulb from her 30s.”
Thermostat Rules
A very funny comment read, “No one touches my thermostat except me.”
A second comment was, “Someone turning up my thermostat makes me get so heated.”
Another comment read, “Yup… if I have to pay the bills, I will control the thermostat.”
Saving Items For Later
One Redditor replied, “I keep “good” plastic/paper bags and boxes for future use.”
Another Redditor added, “Whenever my partner laughs at me because of this…. then when he needs a box or a good bag… look who delivers. Haha.”
What’s Hollywood?
A popular comment was, “I’m 33, and I have no fu***** idea who most famous people are.”
Another comment read, “I opened up BuzzFeed the other day because my mom sent me a BuzzFeed listicle. I literally had no idea what any of the front-page articles were talking about. I have never felt so close to the grave.”
Favorite Stove Burner
A user added, “I have a favorite stove burner.”
A second user wrote, “Front left for pots and front right for skillets. Back burners are for heathens and rice.”
Cover Porches
One Redditor wrote, “I really want a big, covered porch that I can sit on.”
A second funny comment was, “Have you heard about the Sunsetter Retractable Awning? It will keep your porch 20 degrees cooler!”
Pen And Paper
A user replied, “I prefer to write grocery lists on paper, bring a pen to the store and cross off items as I shop.”
Another funny user added, “If I do it digitally, it doesn’t count. haha.”
Calling Friends
A popular comment read, “I prefer calling/talking in person over texting. I can text just fine and am quite literate in it, but sometimes I just don’t know how to convey what I want to say into words on a screen.”
Loud Snoring
A user replied, “When I snore, it sounds like I’m trying to win a chainsaw carving contest.”
A second user added, “I have a relative who went in for a sleep study, and while most people sleep through the night and their results are reviewed later with a doctor, he was in and out in an hour or so. He fell asleep and began snoring (in a way that only he can). They woke him up and said, “Yep, you’ve got sleep apnea. You can go home now.”
“Boomer” Supplies
One Redditor wrote, “I have a bedside drawer full of “boomer” supplies such as earplugs, melatonin, an eye mask, eyedrops, extra reading glasses, lotion, lip balm, and a few other unmentionables.”
Another Redditor replied, “You’re not alone. You described my nightstand drawer. Lol”
New Balance Shoes
An actual Boomer wrote, “I am a Boomer, and the only stereotypical thing about me is that I wear New Balance shoes. Have worn them for years due to some feet issues.”
To which a user replied, “BBQ Master level achieved.”
Hatred For QR Codes
One Redditor simply put, “F** your QR code menus.”
Another Redditor added, “Recently found a few places that now let you order straight from the QR Menu and pay. Your first interaction with the waiter is when s/he brings you your food. It was pretty efficient, but my inner boomer missed the small talk.”
Social Media Woes
A popular comment was, “Nothing about TikTok sounds appealing to me.”
A second most liked comment read, “I felt the same way about Snapchat. It was the first time I felt old using technology.”
Texting Issues
A user wrote, “I don’t know all the naughty emojis. Just the eggplant. I will occasionally use punctuation in texts.”
A second user added, “I still text in full sentences, sometimes even paragraphs. As far as emojis go, I might use a smiley face here and there. I still type out, “okay.” I refused to text before my phone had a physical keyboard and wish my current phone had one. I’m supposedly on the border of being an older millennial.”
Loud Music
One Redditor replied, “I hate when people absolutely BLAST music in the car. if I’m a passenger, it hurts my ears. If I’m a pedestrian, it’s just obnoxious.”
Another Redditor added, “I scrolled way too far to find this. This drives me freaking crazy, and I feel like SUCH an old lady about it. “That kid is gonna ruin his ear drums ForEVer!!” We have youths that drive down the street blasting their radios, and it rattles my windows!! Gah!!! I freaking hate it. Gen X….sad to see myself turning into an old lady.”
Decent Bedtime
A comment read, “I like hanging out, partying/drinking with friends, but I like to be home before midnight! I don’t like going to bed too late ’cause I like waking up early.”
A second comment added, “Midnight?!? Good lord. I’m in bed by 9:30 pm.”
Turning Down Car Music
One user replied, “When I am pulling into the garage, and the garage opener doesn’t work right away, I turn down the music before trying the garage opener again.”
Another user added, “I turn the music down when I’m lost, lol.”
A third hilarious comment was, “What??? Turning the music down helps you see road signs better. It doesn’t affect the garage door opener. You gotta point it directly at the garage and press it harder to make it work.”
Drinks and Rocking Chairs
A Redditor replied, “I like drinking tea and rocking chairs.”
A second Redditor commented, “Sitting on my patio, gently rocking back and forth with a kitty in my lap and a glass of ice cold soda. That’s the stuff.”
There you have it. Some Redditors really are turning into their Boomer parents, whether they are looking to enjoy a cold drink on their covered patio or have to turn down the music to get things to work in their car. What’s your opinion? Do you have some Voomer traits you need to get rid of?
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