Saying Goodbye: 20 Things That Will Disappear with Boomers
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Some things are only popular because of the Baby Boomer Generation. Whether it’s something they constantly buy or constantly do or say, the popularity is because of this generation. Recently a question was asked that read, “What are things that will “die out” or become significantly less popular when the baby boomer generation is no longer around?”
China Cabinets
One Redditor commented, “China cabinets. I’m gen X and was strongly encouraged by my family to put china on my wedding registry long ago. I resorted my china to make room for my liquor now that my son was of age. Now I have a China and Liquor Cabinet.”
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Workers Standing
A user replied, “Not allowing cashiers to sit.”
A second user commented, “This is mostly an American thing. My mind was blown when I went overseas and saw cashiers sitting, and it was normal and not frowned upon in any way.”
Strip Clubs
One comment read, “I have noticed a big decline in strip clubs.”
Another comment said, “I think with online cam sites and other types of adult websites that cost a fraction of what a night at a strip club would cost, that this will likely be the norm.”
Smoking
One Redditor replied, “Smoking has gone way down in the past 30 years, and I don’t see how it will pick up.”
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Writing Checks
A comment read, “Writing a check in the grocery store or writing checks, period! I can’t believe in my town; we have to pay our property taxes by check all because of the dinosaur who works there and the mayor who is also a boomer.”
Suits For Work
One user commented, “Suits in the workplace. Suits have already become a thing of the past at many workstations, and the workstations that still mandate them, such as finance, will abolish suits once the baby boomers have gone.”
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Landline Phones
A Redditor commented, “ landline phones.”
A second Redditor wrote, “I don’t think landline phones will ever die out. Brick and mortar businesses, hospitals, government offices, etc. will always need a landline.”
Hands-On Service
One user wrote, “The expectations of hands-on personal service like its the 70s, will be replaced by more self serve no contact options. No call centers but online chat and email and online tutorials.”
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Toxic Masculinity
A Redditor wrote, “Men having to hide their feeling and little boys being told to suck it up and be men. That’s my hope, at least.”
Bridge
One comment said, “The card game Bridge. When I saw the rule book is as large as a dictionary, I thought to myself, “nope, never learning this game.” I don’t know anyone under the age of 60 that knows how to play, and I am 46.”
Phone Calls
One Redditor commented, “Random phone calls to check in on people. It’s too intimate for the texting generation, which is soo weird. I’m guilty of it too btw, but I realize how silly it is.”
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Retirement
A user wrote, “Retirement. Enjoy working till you die.”
A second user added, “My wife might be able to retire someday, assuming I d**.”
Newspaper
A Redditor said, “I’m old, and I haven’t read a newspaper in 10 years. Only good for covering compost.”
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Gender Roles
One user commented, “Gendered jobs. Both occupational and around the house.”
Ability to Buy a Home
A comment read, “Buying a home and paying it off in one’s lifetime.”
A second comment read, “As it stands now, buying a home. Period. Unfortunately.”
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Ironing
One Redditor replied, “Ironing. I know very few who iron unless it’s for an important event.”
Dads Doing Bare Minimum
A user commented, “Glorification and applause for dads doing the bare minimum.”
Another user added, “And “babysitting” their own children.”
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College
One comment read, “Honestly, going to college. With the value of a degree plummeting and costs rising, I don’t think many gen alpha kids will see the economic value of going to college.”
Church/Religion
A comment said, “Church/Religion. Hopefully, people will eventually understand it’s all a sham.”
A second comment read, “Church and religious rules.”
Being Buried
One Redditor replied, “We should all just be cremated or buried as naturally as possible (no preservatives, no clothes) and have a tree planted over our bodies. No more cemeteries as monuments to the dead. Just tree-filled memorial gardens to honour those who lived.”
These are just a few of the things Redditors believe will disappear once the Boomer generation has gone. What is something you think will go away or “die out?”
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