Unraveling Odd Baby Boomer Logic that Leaves You Amused and Confused
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Baby boomers, known for their unique perspectives and experiences, often have their own distinct brand of logic that can leave younger generations scratching their heads. Whether it’s their unconventional solutions to everyday problems or their steadfast adherence to certain beliefs, baby boomer logic can sometimes defy explanation. So, what’s your favorite example of baby boomer logic that has left you both amused and bewildered?
Technology
To begin, a comment was, “Video games are responsible for everything. Dropping grades? Blame the Video Games. Not finding a job? Blame the Video Games. Throwing up because of an infection? Blane the fu****ing VideoGames.”
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A second comment was, “I don’t need all those fancy gadgets they have nowadays. I’ll just do everything the hard way and inconvenience everyone.”
Work Ethic
One user said, “Millennials are killing the ______ industry” No, those industries failed to adapt to a modern market and a new demographic. Do you think people of the early 1900s were bi****hing that kids and their cars were killing the horse-drawn carriage industry? change happens.”
Another user said, “Just walk in and ask for a job. They’ll love your enthusiasm.”
Financial Advice
One Redditor said, “Millennials are bad for wasting all their money on frivolous things like avocado toast! Also, Millennials are bad because they are killing markets by not buying things like wine and diamonds and not dining out!”’
Homeownership
A user wrote, “When I was 18, I had already moved out, gotten married, and had a house”. Yeah, and you also lived in a time period where minimum wage could actually support you to a degree rather than leave you clinging to dear life while eating ice cube soup for dinner every night.”
Political Views
A popular comment was, “The concept of respect seems to mean “Everything I say is correct. If you challenge anything, then that’s disrespect.” No, Dad, we disagreed about something political. That doesn’t somehow invalidate you as a father for all time, holy fu****.”
Another comment was, “My dad’s logic: Government should not be giving out handouts, but if they are, better take all you can get.”
Retirement Planning
One user said, “I remember my father giving a lecture about how his insufficient pension had delayed his retirement and how unfair that was…to a supermarket cashier.”
Education
A Redditor wrote, “There is literally a scholarship for everything. You just need to look hard enough”. Sure. And all of them require you to be in either poverty or have a 5.0 GPA. Gold mine if you have both.”
Social Change
One Redditor replied, “The whole participation trophy thing always bugs me. Who do you think gave us the trophies? It’s not like we were asking for them or cared. Heck, I can’t speak for everyone, but I know my friends, and I all hated them because it meant we didn’t win.”
Parenting Styles
A popular comment was, “Tells you you’re selfish for not wanting kids…had kids so they’d have someone to look after them in their old age.”
A second comment was, “Grandparents have rights! They love their grandbabies! Just because my child isn’t involved, just because the parent caring for the grandchild doesn’t want me to have any access, I have RIGHTS!”
Environmental Awareness
A most-liked comment was, “I’ve never seen global warming.” Yeah, you’ll probably die before the real ramifications are felt. Thanks for choosing to not give a s****t.”
Consumerism
One user replied, “I’ve seen this dude repeatedly post negative Yelp reviews for various Chipotles while he is in line. It just boggles my mind that grown people don’t understand that when a place is busy, it is going to take longer. No need to get snippy.”
A second user added, “If a store runs out of an item they need, they have to yell at an employee because obviously they’re “just doing it to inconvenience them.”
Travel and Leisure
A popular comment was, “So, where are you going on vacation this year?” My couch.”
Another popular comment said, “Got any holidays booked?” WITH WHAT MONEY?! I make about £3 an hour! (Apprenticeship wages suck.).”
Media Consumption
A user commented, “They are always on their phones. They know nothing about current events.” This was from my 57 year old Aunt. I shot that quickly and let her know I do, in fact, watch the news every single day and get the news on my phone that I’m on all the time.”
Healthcare
One Redditor said, “My dad thinks that Medicare isn’t socialized health care because “he paid for it.” He also thinks he deserves his giant pension because “he worked for it.”
Generational Differences
Finally, a person said, “Not being understanding. They always have a scenario where they went through what you went through…but 10 fold, of course!”
Source: Reddit
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