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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

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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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I’m the Girl Who Was Invisible for a Year. A True Story.

It started simple enough. Uneventful, really. My dad called home as he was leaving work and asked what we all wanted from a nearby fast food joint. It was 1990 and I had two working parents, so fast food was a staple. When one or both of my parents were working late, either fast food pickup or pizza delivery was on the menu. It kept us from having to eat dinner at 9 pm on a weeknight. That night, we made our requests and waited patiently for our dinner —… Read More »I’m the Girl Who Was Invisible for a Year. A True Story.