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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

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Why is Generation X Called The Slacker Generation?

Generation X has had a lot of nicknames throughout their existence. Some of them, like The Latchkey Generation, are quite valid. But the nickname that has really stuck hard on Gen X is this one: Slacker. via GIPHY It’s hard to say exactly where the name came from, although many argue it comes from the Richard Linklater movie, Slacker, in which the aimlessness of young adults in the early 1990s is on full comedic display. [ Is the movie “Slacker” an accurate representation of Generation X? Check out my movie… Read More »Why is Generation X Called The Slacker Generation?

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“Reality Bites”: A Movie Review by a Gen Xer Seeing It for the First Time

Warning: This review may contain spoilers. If you have not yet seen the film and wish to see it unspoiled, consider watching it before continuing. The Reality Bites Generation Marketed and widely known as a Generation X movie, Reality Bites serves more as a snapshot in time for a coming-of-age generation. As a later-born Gen Xer, I can’t claim it represents well the generation as a whole. Rather, it beautifully represents a moment in American time that only Generation X experienced in a unique way. For those who were in… Read More »“Reality Bites”: A Movie Review by a Gen Xer Seeing It for the First Time

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Generation X Work-Related Vocabulary Terms and Their Definitions – from Douglas Coupland

In his novel, Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, Douglas Coupland defines the generation in a number of ways. In fact, his novel effectively renamed the generation formerly known as the Baby Bust Generation. Coupland, and many other scholars, saw a generation of young adults who viewed careers and the workforce in an entirely different way than older generations. The novel shares a wealth of new vocabulary words and their definitions, fitting of this group in early adulthood. Here are some of the work-related terms. McJob: A low-pay, low-prestige,… Read More »Generation X Work-Related Vocabulary Terms and Their Definitions – from Douglas Coupland

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Generation X “-isms” and Their Definitions – from Douglas Coupland

Douglas Coupland’s seminal novel, Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, is widely believed to be the inspiration for the name given to our generation – those of us born between 1965 and 1979. The novel is unique and truly groundbreaking, offering a brand-new perspective on the emerging culture. The book is complete with a list of original vocabulary, necessary for understanding the mindset of this young generation navigating a changing society. Below is a list of “-isms” presented in the book and their corresponding definitions. Consensus Terrorism: The process… Read More »Generation X “-isms” and Their Definitions – from Douglas Coupland

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“Slacker” Movie Review:  A Gen X First-Time Reaction to the Film that Gave Its Name to The Slacker Generation

First, a quick disclaimer:  This review may contain spoilers – if a plotless film can be spoiled. If you have not seen the movie, read at your own risk. Since I keep an all-things-generation-x blog, how could I get away with never having seen the movie Slacker, the film that supposedly gave Gen X its nickname, The Slacker Generation? The following is a review of the movie and my impressions of how it reflects on the generation that received its moniker. Uniquely Styled The film is unique in that it… Read More »“Slacker” Movie Review:  A Gen X First-Time Reaction to the Film that Gave Its Name to The Slacker Generation

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Bucket List Ideas for Generation X Only

Are you Generation X? Middle-aged, a little cynical, realistic, low in expectation, and a bit of a procrastinator? We are at the stage in our lives when, if we are ever going to write a bucket list, it’s now or never. But are we even a “bucket list” type of generation? I’m being a little cynical. Of course, we should have a bucket list! And that’s why I’ve generated this short list of ideas designed just for Gen X. It’s just a brainstorming exercise, think of it as a jumping-off… Read More »Bucket List Ideas for Generation X Only