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Lottery Numbers Only Lucky for Generation X

Okay. So, obviously, Generation X is too pessimistic and too unlucky to play the lottery. But if you are Gen X and you’re thinking you might want to chum those choppy lotto waters and see what bites, perhaps you’ll give these exclusively Gen X number sets a try. [I’ve never claimed to be good with metaphors, but just try saying “chum choppy lotto waters” five times fast. Bet you can’t.] Below, you’ll find I’ve assembled lottery number sets complete with titles and rationales. Fully Generation X compatible and guaranteed to… Read More »Lottery Numbers Only Lucky for Generation X

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Beetlejuice is the Most Gen X Movie Ever and Here’s Why

This post is going to make the assumption that you, the reader, are familiar with the film Beetlejuice. This post will contain spoilers! For a recap of the plot and characters, you can check out the Wikipedia page here. Of course, I would recommend watching the movie again, or for the first time. Then come back and tell me if I’m full of bug guts. With Beetlejuice, once you strip out the horror and comedy and costumes, what you have is a movie about a Gen X character living in… Read More »Beetlejuice is the Most Gen X Movie Ever and Here’s Why

Chain Letter Mad Lib – Free Downloadable Printable

Chain of Fools If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, it’s guaranteed that you’re familiar with chain letters. Remember how you had to send a copy of the letter to 10 people within 3 days, then you would be showered with glorious riches? But if you failed at the task, look out! You’ll end up penniless and covered in warts or something like that. I used to meticulously handwrite the copies on lined paper, just in case the promises (and the curses) were real. This was before email… Read More »Chain Letter Mad Lib – Free Downloadable Printable

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50 Popular Generation X Actors and Actresses of the 2020s

When you think of Gen X movie and TV stars, do you think of those who were popular back in the day? I do. John Cusack, Molly Ringwald, Janeane Garofalo…you know the ones I mean. Not that they aren’t still fantastic now! But are they today’s hottest? But there are a ton of super hot Gen X stars right now, flaunting that midlife prowess. Some of them are still sizzling since the 90s! Here are 50. It’s not a comprehensive list. Who’d I miss? Leave a comment 🙂 Don’t forget… Read More »50 Popular Generation X Actors and Actresses of the 2020s

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Gen X Movies of Today:  9 Movies of Today That Represent Generation X in Midlife

A slew of movies from the 80s and 90s have defined the coming of age of Generation X. Movies like Goonies and Reality Bites and Breakfast Club – they are the films of our youth and some of us hold those films to our cheeks like warm tortillas. But what about now? Gen X is navigating some tough times in a changing world that still doesn’t really see us. Are our midlife challenges being represented in film today? The answer is an emphatic YES! There is absolutely some recent cinema… Read More »Gen X Movies of Today:  9 Movies of Today That Represent Generation X in Midlife

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Generation X: Champions of Adult Animation

Have you ever scrolled through your favorite streaming service offerings and wondered why in the Bojack Horseman is there so much adult animation? I know why: Generation X. If you are a grown-ass adult who likes to watch cartoons, chances are you’re Generation X. Adult animation is totally a Gen X thing. I’m not talking about anime, which is more Millennial-ish. I mean the adult animation situation comedy. We are all about the sitcom, too, us Xers. Cartoon Kids… We weren’t the first cartoon generation, and we know it, because… Read More »Generation X: Champions of Adult Animation

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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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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