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Generation Xer Tries ChatGPT For the First Time and Its Whatever

I’m a Generation Xer – indeed, a youngish one – but I have never used an AI platform like ChatGPT before. I recognize the value of such platforms (although I also recognize their pitfalls and vow not to fall into the trap of letting them write blog posts for me), and so I have decided to learn to use them as a tool in future endeavors. I thought it would be fun to document my first-time experience with an AI platform, in this case, ChatGPT. I designed this experiment for… Read More »Generation Xer Tries ChatGPT For the First Time and Its Whatever

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The Weirdest Thing About Each Generation

We all have our quirks. And collectively, we each have something strange about our generation. Rooted in our childhoods and the times in which we were brought up, we have developed weirdness in our cohorts. Here are, by my estimation, the weirdest things about each living generation. Silent Generation: Weirdly Frugal Silents grew up during the Great Depression or shortly after and they learned from experience and through their parents that the ultimate sin is waste. As a result, Silents purchase little and reuse what they can. They are sometimes… Read More »The Weirdest Thing About Each Generation

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30 Generation X Baby Names Making a Comeback

Lately, I’ve come across a multitude of articles and posts about popular Generation X names that have gone extinct. Names like Karen, Shannon, Tricia, and Todd – once popular Gen X names – have faded out of use. But what Generation X names are coming back? I wanted to know which common Gen X names are starting to gain back some of their popularity, even if only slightly. Here are the 30 Gen X names I predict will be making a solid comeback. Albert Nobel, Bright April Opening Casey Vigilant… Read More »30 Generation X Baby Names Making a Comeback

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All The Nicknames For Generation X and Where They Came From

Generation X has so many nicknames! I mean, all the generations have one or two others, sure. Gen Z is called Zoomers, Millennials are also Gen Y, and Boomers are sometimes called the Vietnam Generation. But nobody has a nickname list like Generation X! From Baby Busters to Slackers to the MTV Generation, we corner the market on generational nicknames. So let’s take a look at all the nicknames for Gen X that I could find and their origins. Generation X Nicknames The Baby Bust Generation. The baby boom that… Read More »All The Nicknames For Generation X and Where They Came From

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Will We Have a Generation X President Now That Biden is Out?

I recently wrote an argument that we would never have a Generation X president in the United States. [Read that argument here.] It was a good argument if I do say so myself. But that was February 2024, and it is now July 22nd. And the premise has changed. The crux of my argument was based on the Trump/Biden rematch and the fact that a massive segment of the American population was disappointed with these choices. A recent Pew Research poll showed that 53% of American voters would replace both… Read More »Will We Have a Generation X President Now That Biden is Out?

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Will Generation X Be the Generation of Peak Cancer?

A new study published in the medical journal, JAMA Network, has found that Generation X may have higher cancer incidence rates than older generations. Now that Generation X is reaching the age where cancers are likely to emerge, statistics and projections can tell us whether cancer rates in this middle-aged generation are increasing or decreasing relative to the Baby Boomer generation. It turns out….the news is not good. Here, find a link to the published study, as well as an easier-to-digest article in ScienceNews that discusses the findings. Cancer Incidence… Read More »Will Generation X Be the Generation of Peak Cancer?

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Generation Alpha Slang – A Guide For the Rest of Us. 30 Common Terms

And I oop! Gen Alpha slang is straight from Ohio. Let’s break down how to use and interpret these 30 common terms and phrases. There are a couple of things to remember about Gen Alpha as we proceed on this journey into their minds and mouths. First of all, they’re like, ten years old. Well, officially – and this is subject to change – they were born on or after 2010, so they are approximately 14 years old and younger at the time of this writing. Secondly, they are heavily… Read More »Generation Alpha Slang – A Guide For the Rest of Us. 30 Common Terms

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Generation Alpha to Generation X Translation Guide

Hey, check this out – we Gen X’ers are getting older all the time, every year it seems! And as per the yuge, we get increasingly out of touch with the younger generations. In particular, their slang. Here is an actual quote via text from my middle child – who is actually Gen Z, but still young and hip to the freshest lingo. “That’s so skibidi of you. Gonna fanum tax my rizz jargon? I didn’t know you watched Kai Cenat down in Ohio. That’s mogging.” Like, say what now?… Read More »Generation Alpha to Generation X Translation Guide

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16 Random Gen X Memories That Won’t Make a Comeback

When you look back on your youth, do you ever wonder what fads and fashions will come back around? I do. And here is a list of 16 random Generation X memories that I don’t think will ever make a comeback. ~~~~~ Wooly Willy: Using magnets to apply funny facial hair styles to a 2D cartoon face? The technology was astounding. Remote controls with a cord connected to the TV: I remember sitting on the couch and just casually changing the channel…without having to get up from the couch! It… Read More »16 Random Gen X Memories That Won’t Make a Comeback

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16 Random Gen X Memories That Could Make a Comeback

Ah. The eighties and nineties were fun. Sometimes I sit back and reminisce about all the products and fashions that no longer exist and wonder if any of them will ever reemerge in a new and modern way. Here is a list of 16 random Gen X memories that I think could make a comeback. Maybe different, maybe updated, but in some way, at some time in the future, these things might be back in your life. ~~~~~ Toga parties: I have no idea why these parties became popular, or… Read More »16 Random Gen X Memories That Could Make a Comeback