I talk about the 10 attributes that make us Generation X and why we are this way. buymeacoffee.c... #generationx #genx #genex #80s #nostalgia #nostalgic #70s
Rule 12: nothing is actually required to be Gen X except that one was born within the Gen X time frame for births. (Most of us shared many of these experiences, but not necessarily all of them nor any of them in some cases.) Gen X doesn’t care about “rules” including this list. We know who we are.
Yeah you got that right 👍 Good clean dirt was a cure-all back in the day. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
I'm a younger Gen X'er, born in the second half of the 70's, but I hit on all of those points. We're the last generation that rode a bike everywhere to friend's houses. We're the last generation that grew up without cell phones and the internet. We're the last generation that learned to drive manual transmission vehicles. We're the last generation that learned how to speak to people by...actually speaking to people face to face. We're the last generation that thought it was cool to hang out at the mall on Friday and Saturday nights. We're the last generation to experience real pool halls. We're the last generation that learned that if (or when) you fell off of your bike, you get back on that damn thing and DO IT AGAIN. And finally, we are the last generation that didn't care what color someone's skin was, or what their sexual preference was. If they were cool, we liked them and hung out with them, end of story.
I had to watch the video a couple times first to take everything in but I definitely meet the criteria you laid out for a certified card carrying Gen X’er. I just wanted to touch on the race thing. I would argue that the late 70s and 80s were the most tolerate we have ever been as a country when it comes to race relations. We weren’t as sensitive when it came to topics of race. We didn’t cry about every little joke or racial reference and ask for someone to be “cancelled”. We laughed at ourselves and didn’t take everything so seriously. I grew up loving James Bond, Peter Seller Pink Panther films, kung fu movies, and new wave music. Vice versa I had white, asian, and hispanic friends that watched the Cosby Show, every Eddie Murphy film, and loved R&B and rap. We just kept it simple. As a kid growing up no matter what color you were if you liked Huffy BMX bikes, Atari 2600 games, watching Saturday morning cartoons and playing outside till dark you were considered cool. We didn’t care about anything else.
Yeah, you nailed it man. I used to love watching Eddie Murphy movies and listening to Prince. They were our idols and icons and we didn't care what color they were. It was sure a different time, a better one for sure. Thanks again for watching and for taking a moment to respond! I really appreciate all of your insights and thoughts.
Yeah, the good old water hose. Scald your lips off in the summer if you weren't careful, and parents who got pissed when you told them that you were hungry. 🤣 We've survived it all. 🤘 Gen-X Rules! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
I agree, the big hair was totally hot! 🔥 I say bring it back and let the snowflakes learn how it feels to have sand stuck to the slathered on 1000 SPF sunscreen. We had the best dressed and the best looking girls in the 80s. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!
Being one of the first Gen-Xers, the 2 things I'm most thankful for are: #1. Having parents who, in between not talking to each other, actually taught me to take care of myself. From a very young age I was taught to cook, clean, do my own laundry, drive, etc. My mother told me "Don't expect a woman to do anything for you that you can't do yourself except give birth". OK Message received. #2. I will always tip my hat to all the Silent Generation and Baby Boomer musicians who gave us all the fantastic music that I grew up on and has become a part of my soul.
I love that you said you'd tip your hat, because after gen Xrs, nobody knows what that means. The first time a man tipped his hat to me I thought that was my entry to womanhood. I was not a little girl anymore, because a grown man tipped his hat to me! 🤭 My mom said I would not be a woman until neither of my knees were skinned. Dang! Tree climbing always got me. 😀
Yeah, I guess we gotta give the boomers credit for some awesome music and 80s actors too. 😒 lol We are independent and resourceful as a rule. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
Awesome point. That was such a common term back then. To think that people don't even know what it means now... Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
You summed it up perfectly. I work in the public school system, (high school) and the kids literally ask me why I'm so "chill" compared to so many of the other teachers (millennials). I tell them it's because there's no point in freaking out over stuff. They laughed about Y2K. Then I showed them some old clips from the 70's saying we'd all be in an ice age soon. Then it was greenhouse gases and the ozone layer. Then Al Gore said we'd all be underwater long before now and all the polar bears would be dead. Not that long ago they said we had 12 years left. Well, we're still here, and they're still getting paid to scream. Except now they've gotten a little smarter and went to "climate change", so if it's hot, if it's cold, if there's tornados, floods, droughts, wildfires, tsunamis, hurricanes... and yes, I've even heard earthquakes mentioned, as being from climate change. I just say "Whatever" and don't want my taxes raised for the next "Crisis" to come along.
At this point its a joke. Earthquakes from climate change is definitely a funny joke 🤣. The term Climate Change is like the junk drawer in the kitchen. They just put anything in there. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
I remember back in the day the 2yk bug was causing a lot of chaos but nothing even close to what people had feared would go up. It caused a lot of programming work though to fix it.
@@miar659 Yeah, a lot of people worked very hard to fix it. The media hyped it up to be a catastrophic event, but not much happened at all, if memory serves.
@@GenXThinks Yeah, I know. It came up in our programing class and later I had to do with it while working tech support.Most issues had been driver and bios bugs mostly and software relying on date and calendar functions. The younger generation doesn't remember the days when computer memory was a precious thing one and there was never enough, like real gging up autoexe.bat to get the lastest game to run.
Oh, and don’t shove that gender crap, pronoun crap, or any other feels our way. We just don’t give a shit honestly. Indoor plumbing or outdoor plumbing, use it how you like but don’t expect us to jump on board your crazy train.
To the scars we have and to the scars we have yet to earn. As a class of 1993 Gen xer , we were taught to question everything. Then question your answer with concrete historic scientific evidence. Most of all think for yourself. 🤓😎🇺🇸
Exactly! Gen-Xers don't buy ocean front property in Arizona. Gullibility isn't one of our traits. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
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OMG I literally was part of this guys scenario. I was in school, TV wheeled into the classroom, and LIVE watched the challenger explode
Holy cow, my wife was right 👍 🤣🤣🤣 She made me change it a few days ago. The newest videos, and the ones from now on show the stars on the left. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
This list is perfectly right on. I took my daughter to a few concerts that were 80s bands and she is just blown away by the level of talented musicians on stage. Love my generation and grateful I grew up in the 70s and 80s.
Well said! 👍. The 70s and 80s were the best decades to live in. Everything was better, music, movies, even food. They didn't have all of these chemicals they put in food now. Thanks for watching and for taking a moment to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
Yeah! Nice call 👍 They even made that movie, 2012. What a let down. 🤣 Still had to go to work in 2013. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I was away from Canada and in Romania when Y2K was suppose to happen and I thought I wouldn't get home until 2004, but none of that hype happened either and I was on the next flight out about 2 weeks later when my visiting time ended.
It definitely is. We are set apart for our wide range of musical tastes. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
I've tried talking to people about how non-racist things were in the 80's, with Eddie Murphy as one of the biggest box office draws, and Michael Jackson and Prince being superstars, and the Cosby show being #1 on TV, and people act like I'm lying, because they think America has ALWAYS been extremely racist, and me saying it wasn't is just me being a racist. It's insane.
It's totally bonkers! And the older generations saw it too, but they bought into this new racial theory crap like it's an improvement. I don't understand. Eddie Murphy was my favorite actor, we all idolized him. He was so cool. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@joemitchell2589 actually growing up in 70's Minneapolis , us kids never looked at each other differently due to our race etc... Even the term mulatto wasn't considering derogatory. Nothing was better than being a kid in 70s, still have mom/pop stores with penny candy
Yes, I flew into LA during the riots, omw back from a tour of duty in Korea. The entire sky was covered in smoke and the planes couldn't fly. We were stuck there for a day or two. Those were some intense days. I joined the Army during Operation Desert Shield. You are right about those times being hard on kids. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
😂😂😂 If You're not offended by basic truth or common sense then you are welcome to the club! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it!
All right! 👍 First time hearing from a South African. I like to hear from Gen-Xers from around the world. It's amazing how much we have in common. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
I'm O.G. GenX. (Born Jan. of '65) You pretty much nailed it on all accounts. Danger was in our DNA. Before the age of 12 I had broken my collarbone twice (Doing stupid shit of course). Almost cut my left thumb off (I still have the stitches 40+ years later in the tendon) and tore a hole in my palm climbing a fence in my teens (fetching a frisbee in HS that I threw, which went over a 10 or 12 foot fence). As you said, we've got scars. I remember when challenger blew. I was at work and a ham radio enthusiast heard it on his 2M walkie, so we went into the only room that had a working TV, the conference room, and were shocked, then went right back to another somber day at the office. Stay strong brother.
We've got a lot of painful memories, but at the same time they are wonderful memories. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
I'm near the tail end of Gen X and my back hurts from too much playing outside. I didn't take the clot shot because authority figures can't be trusted. Growing up I didn't have "social anxiety". I was just "shy" or "weird". I got As and Bs but always ended up in the principals office for using colorful language. We made fun of the handicapped but were also good friends with them. Races threw jabs at each other but we didn't kill each other over it. We laughed about it and went home to come up with new material when we got roasted. Or we punched it out and became friends after.
Definitely I had an Afro American supervisor at work. We had touch up tables separated by a aisle. One day one touch up operator had her esd strap stretched across the aisle. The supervisor came up, and just stood there until the lady saw him, appoligizedand let him through. Meanwhile I was staring at him. He asked what? I said I thought it eas only white men who can't jump. He just cracked up. Another time I told him he was an American Indian&I could even tell him what tribe. He asked what tribe? I replied Blackfoot. He just laughed. Today you would start a race war.
I was born in 1968 to young Boomer parents. I feel lucky that my parents were always in love and never had to divorce. Maybe it wasn’t normal for 1970s big cities, but in my hometown, marriage was still a lifetime thing. I grew up respecting my eld ers and being patriotic. Every Independence Day, I go back to 1976 and remember how patriotic the whole nation was. That wouldn’t happen again until 9/11. I am sure lucky to be part of Generation X, having the music and tv/movies from the 1950s to the 1980s to grow up with. The new stuff is just a waste of time and energy for me. I’ve been a lifelong Beatles and Elvis fan. No one will ever top that music! And the Six Million Dollar Man will always be my favorite tv hero. Steve Austin could save the world from destruction every single week!
Those were the best of days to be young. We were lucky to get to grow up in that era. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Every single one of us (GenX), saw the shuttle explode, at the same time!! I was in 11th grade accounting class and we were frozen a nd at 17 my goodness
9th grade science here 🖐️ Our teacher just rolled the TV back out the door and put us back to work. 🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting. I genuinely appreciate your time!
What a phrase lol micro aggression. Just typing it irritates me. 🤣 Why would anyone want to be weak and defenseless? It makes no sense. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I'm truly grateful!
Like this. Patriotic was the hardest thing for me growing up after watching how Vietnam veterans where treated by the public and government coming home.
I'm not sure why they treated the returning veterans like that. They were drafted and sent over there against their will. Gen-X has honored our veterans, and I am proud of that. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
You got that right 👍 We have never been afraid of a bloody nose or hurt feelings. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Late Boomers, we can related to the first Gen Xers. I had the Silent Generation parents, rip to them. My cousins are late Gen Xers which is 1978 and 1979.
Back when SNL was actually funny, comedians could say the most "offensive" things because it was funny and nobody cared, movies and music were amazing, kids took care of themselves after school and played outside doing stuff that would very likely break bones or leave a scar, trophies were given to the winners and the losers went home determined to get better, everyone liked who they liked and didn't give a thought to race, sexual identity, political values, etc. Being a teen in the 80's was awesome!
All of those things you mentioned were just normal and ok. What happened and why? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Kids today don't realize what they are missing. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it!
I guess that was fine for those who weren’t the butt of the jokes over and over. People of color, LGBTQ* and women may not agree with your “ good old days” philosophy. I was there.
@@katsybo That's the point. We were all repeatedly the butts of jokes in the good old days. Me and my friends picked on each other constantly, non stop. We got used to it and feel like we are better off for it. Anyone has the ability to let insults fly past or choose to get upset by them. I feel bad for people who haven't figured that out, but I don't believe they should have the ability to shut everyone else up. Being sensitive isn't the same as being happy and enjoying life.
Actually following rules was never strong point. lol I think that most of my fellow Gen-Xers can relate. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 👍 I truly appreciate it!
Growing up Gen X was fun as f•ck, but it was also hard as f•ck! We became tough because we had to; you either sank or swam - and alot of us sank (RIP). For those of us learned to swim, we can say, "what ya got, now?", because we're ready.
Was 1 year 8 months when challenger blew up on the tv, was at my grandparents home when it happened am pretty sure my young baby eyes seen it happen live because that’s all my grandparents ever watch is the news & Regan was the president then & got told by my niece the other day yes am a great uncle to alot of nieces & nephews anyways she said “am the most patriotic man she has ever known USA flags on my old truck either stickers or whatever even keep a USA flag in it & tell yeah I love our country hard to see what evil being pushed on the news youngin she’s nearly 16. I liked the former president more then the current one but that’s our commander & chief so I’d still show him respect if I seen him in person but still think that man should be in a nursing home somewhere instead of running the country. Oh well have a grateful Memorial Day weekend & thank a veteran if ya see one these days they’ll appreciate it.
I agree. Even if we don't like the person, we can and should show respect for the office that they are holding. I'm glad to hear from another patriot, we already have something in common. We both love this wonderful country. Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it. Have a great day.
And remember having to practice getting under your desk for nuclear bombings. And all the shortges, waiting in line for an hour for gas, paper shortage, beef shortage, butter shortage, oil shortage, etc
I remember that stuff too. Did they sell gas according to the last number of your license plate where you were? I remember my mom dealing with that little gem of a rule. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Great video! Personally not a gen X ( I'm 23 haha), but my parents are both X-ers. But your guys' generation is just awesome ( really the unsung heros in the current era). I just got done reading Neil Howes latest book on the 4th turning and everything you talk about here just hits.
I'm very happy to hear that you liked the video! Sounds like your parents raised you with a good head on your shoulders. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
We were the victims of the sexual revolution lived by our boomer parents. Many of us died; the rest of us survived and learned the traits mentioned here.
I love all the comments. Music Songs changing a little bit when Blondie brought her song out rapture. When she mixsd rap, and rock Together And she brought the song to number one. Feels a lot like everything is just repeating itself over and over. Climate Wars. Fighting. All of its A repeat.
I totally agree 👍 I loved Blondie back in the day. I had the tape when I was stationed in Korea. I listened to it over and over. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Our city (Pittsburgh, PA) banned plastic bags. This will do NOTHING for the waste plastic situation ! Every damn thing I bring home from the store in my "Earth friendly" reusable is in PLASTIC packaging. More "feel good, do nothing" laws ain't gonna change a damn thing. George Carlin NAILED the plastic issue YEARS AGO.
Yeah, I know what you're saying. I just bought some biodegradable funnels, and they were in a hard plastic container... I accomplished almost nothing by buying them instead of the more durable hard plastic funnels. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Yeah, you definitely made the cut. Most of what I have read marks us from 1965 - 1980. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Yeah, me too. I just watched C.H.U.D. yesterday. Did you know that John Goodman is in it? 🤣 I just found out myself. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate your time!
Also: When a rash of kids were being kidnapped in the news, our parents just sat us down and said “Don’t get in a white van,” and then sent us back out with our house key around our neck. Lol
Yeah, verbal warnings were the best safety measures we could hope for. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Gen X (1966 model): We know who shot JR Evil Kenieval was our role model. We shot Cylons in our back yard. “Where’s the beef?!” We know! We’re sending help immediately Mrs. Fletcher… We sniffed “dittos” when our teachers passed them out. We rolled our eyes when Fonzi jumped the shark. Beer can collections Baseball cards in the spokes of our Huffy bikes Statler and Waldorf (the two old men on the muppet show) Hee Haw Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the water… Y2K bug Have a nice day! Playing “smear the queer” “Hey you guys!!!” “Dy-no-mite!!!” Moose dropping ping pong balls on Captain Kangaroo Nanu Nanu!!! Shag carpeting so deep your dog would get lost Wood paneling and wallpaper Stealing wood from construction sites to build tree houses That annoying “click” in the middle of your 8 track. Blaming your brother for stealing your 45 record adapter. If you remember these - you were there!
Americans were a lot more patriotic back then because they didn't have the internet and were always taught that America was 100X better than any other country. I went to the States in the late 80's, and was blown away how little they knew of other countries. They thought they were the first to end slavery, they thought they were the only 'real' democracy, and so on and so on.
We Americans are generally oblivious to what's going on outside of our country. I spent a year in Korea in the early 90s and I had a real shock. I have tried to be aware of the rest of the world since then. Even so, until recently I had no idea that Europeans considered themselves Generation X until recently. I thought it was a local thing. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinksIn 1987, three books came out about how Gen X youths were poorly educated. The Closing of the American Mind, Cultural Literacy, and What Do Our 17 Year Olds Know?
The thing about us not caring is quite misunderstood I would say, of course I can't speak for all of us but I for one care deeply about real shit because I know what happens when things go too far because either I have seen it or the two generations before me have, young people in the western world today have no clue what struggle actually looks like, as a Finn who's grandparents fought both the Russians and the nazis in WW 2 on Finnish soil and who's parents had to move to Sweden with me in tow to build a life because of the lasting economic effects of the wars I certainly know both struggle and what to look out for, that's why I care and also why I'm very patriotic and like people from other countries who are true patriots because they get it, fake patriots I don't like, you know the sort that think they're the best at everything because they're from whatever country or region and looks down on others. What I don't care about was perfectly described by you in this video as with everything else you said, I think this is the second video of yours I catch and I'm liking it so you've earned a sub.
I'm with you on that one. I can't believe it when I see old people working just because they are bored... WTH??? I hope I can retire, and if I'm able to, I'll sure as hell find something to do that isn't work. Thank you for watching and for taking a moment to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Gen X from Europe here and careful, US Gen X may be patriotic, but a lot of Gen X in Europe are not, especially the grandchildren of the Germans who followed the Nazis. The younger Generations sadly do not comprehend the guilt we carry (even though we were not even born at the time of the Holocaust). It’s a trademark of German Gen X to not be at ease at all with patriotism. We had to watch the mountains of bodies from Auschwitz and all the Horrors of that racial extermination every year from the age of 10 on. We saw things that the Nazis did that were so unspeakable, that some of us would faint in class. Our teachers* back in the day followed a curriculum to avoid another Holocaust from happening by trying to completely traumatize us with the abhorrent things that were done to humans and to make it very clear that we „only had the grace of the late birth“ (meaning we would most certainly have done the same) [Speech from the German Chancellor Kohl in the late 90ies]I was only grateful that the films we had to watch, made by the Allies and the Soviets who discovered the camps, had no smell. To see those things when you’re still a child and to have to suspect that your beloved grandparents who did not speak about the war could have been part of committing such atrocities, that takes every desire for Patriotism EVER and just breeds deep shame. I don’t regret the shock-therapy they did on my Generation for that, I‘d have prefered if we‘d been 14 rather than 10 before discovering what Mengele‘s (Head „Dr“ of the Auschwitz extermination camp)twisted mind thought of doing to innocent humans, especially children….(twins were his favorite lab rats for torture) and what can all be done to a human body, but ok. I prefer that than what they do nowadays…. So Patriotism? No, thanks. Edit: * teachers, plural
I always wondered how modern Germans felt about the Holocaust. I hate to hear that you feel such personal shame, though it's not surprising. We in America never think of modern Germans in that light. We think of Nazis the way we think of Romans or Vikings. They were in the past and don't color our view of modern German people. Your country has done a lot of good for the world as well. You do have a right to be proud. My great grandparents were German immigrants and I am proud of my German heritage. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks well, sadly some folks in the older Generations think differently, the beast of racism and antisemitism is still very much alive. Same with the younger generations who did not have the same curriculum in school, and who are quite ignorant because of it. Some young ppl are even proud of their Nazi ancestors, which makes Gen X sick. Because of the Holocaust we invited a lot of immigrants into our country (to not be racist at all costs) and sadly those immigrants were/are from antisemitic cultures….for a long time it was quiet and jewish people, descendants of victims and survivors of the holocaust came back to Germany…the touching thing is that those who managed to flee still had beautiful memories of their home country (!!!) even after the government of that country tried to exterminate them! Their Grandchildren (Israeli Gen X) came to Germany to see the country of their ancestors. Jewish culture plays a big part in German culture, right down to the language, Yiddish is very similar to German and we use Yiddish words in German ( most people do simply not know that nowadays 😞). So until 2015 all was relatively quiet and the descendants came back and it was awesome. We also had strict laws in place for certain misbehaviors ( lying about the Holocaust was punishable by law, as doing the Nazi salute, Hitlers book was forbidden and so on.). But after Chancellor Merkel invited a lot of immigrants from antisemitic cultures into Germany (2015), the climate rapidly changed. Even the laws were changed! As a Gen Xer having gone through that curriculum at school ( and having been taught very well by my sweet Papà, who always harbored a huge love and deep respect for early Israel and the jewish culture), imagine my surprise when suddenly the older Generations (my Fathers Generation, the post war kids, who did not have our curriculum in school because a lot of their teachers had been Nazis in the war and there weren’t enough teachers left, so back in their days „nobody“ had been a Nazi and all was kept hush hush….silent Generation indeed) suddenly let their mask slip and showed that there still were antisemites in Germany! Not just the new arrivals, but the old post-war Germans! 😳😳😳 That was shocking and disgusting. Thankfully, my beloved Papà did not have to witness it. Granted, some of them, others were like my Father. The younger Generations were not taught properly in school, because the curriculum that Gen X had to go through was deemed to be too brutal, also the „modern Germans“ bravely did not want to create problems with the immigrants 🤦🏻♀️. So now Germany is NOT SAFE for jewish people. If you show that you are jewish, you will be harassed and harmed. On one hand our government puts plaques in front of the houses of jewish people murdered during the Holocaust (as remembrance), on the other hand Politicians will also warn you not to wear a kippah or a star of David or anything that could identify you as jewish in public. 😳😞 (freedom of religion anyone?). It is true that the attacks on Jewish people or Synagogues are usually not done by Germans ( and I fear not for lack of wanting to, but because of age and cowardice). But we, who swore, who promised „never again“ have allowed to make this *country an unsafe country for jewish people yet again. Some Gen X Israelis decided to stay nevertheless. A lot fled, especially for their kids, because that is no way of living. What I am proud of is that the day after the Politicians said to „hide being Jewish in public“ a lot of my fellow German gentile (non jewish) Gen X friends went out on the street with kippahs, Stars of David and everything that had been said to not be worn. ❤️ What is sad is that there is a lot of confusion in the General Population about the State of Israel and the political decisions of that state and Judaism. Most people are blissfully unaware that no, not everyone who is Israeli is automatically jewish. And a lot of ppl are too ignorant to realize that a lot of Germans that had to flee to Israel (the others fled to the US) because Hitler and his followers were exterminating the jewish people, were GERMANS and belong to our culture!! Sorry for the novel, it is a subject that is very complex… thank you for your kind answer before 🙏🏼❤️ *Edit: country not count
@@edieminturn7484 You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to tell me about things that are happening there now. I had no idea. Western Civilization as a whole is under threat of mass immigration right now, and if it continues, none of our countries will be recognizable in a few years. Why this is happening, I don't know, but it is concerning. Thanks again, and I hope you have a great day. 👍
Yeah, I did forget about the piranhas. C.H.U.D. too, remember that one? Critical thinking is definitely something that these kids would profit from. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
How about a survey about generation our parents were. Alot of content lists it a boomers. Then reading deeper in the comments I see alot are like me. My parents are the silent generation born in the 30s. It also reflects the change of women of that era having children later in life.
One of my parents was from the Silent Generation and the other a Boomer. I'll put the survey up soon. Nice request. I think it will be interesting. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment. I really appreciate it!
Yeah, it's unbelievable. If someone had told me about it back in the 80s I would have laughed them out the door. No way it will ever be like that! But here we are. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Your flag is backwards. (Unless you're protesting something) Stars are always in the upper left, whether horizontal or vertical. As the son of a Vietnam vet, I ask you to change that.
We've all been hearing it since we learned to talk. I can't believe that they expect us to keep falling for it. 🤣 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
@@elizabethallgood5534 I had forgotten about that, but as soon as I read your comment it came back to me. Paper or plastic? Now plastic bags are destroying entire species... Idiots 🤬
Yes, that was an important one that definitely should have been added. Good call. 👍 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
I've boiled my fellow gen-xers down to one question. David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar? The rub is, there's no right answer. It's just that only Gen-x has an opinion. Boomers don't care and younger ones don't understand the question.
Gen-Xers having fun reminiscing about the old days upsets you? 🤣 I'd like to tell you to relax and not take everything so seriously, but something tells me you wouldn't listen. Thank you for watching though. I sincerely wish that you could have enjoyed the video. It's just meant for fun. Also thank you for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts. I truly appreciate it.
Hey brother, R.K. racing through residential neighbourhoods at 100+ MPH, evading cop’s maybe not the best example. He wasn’t innocent. We were getting along before his bs.
Oh yeah, I wasn't condoning his actions, just borrowing his quote. That whole situation was a mess and could have been avoided if he'd just pulled over and acted sane. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!
That's the official rule, but we don't care about those right? 🤘😎🤣 We can make up our own, even if it's just to make some Boomers mad. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I have nothing against pissing off boomers. Although, to be fair, I'm in a bad situation and have been for several years. The only person who's really helped me out is a boomer. Over the last several years, he is put his neck way out so that I could have a roof over my head and opportunities to work & keep money in my pocket. I just got hired at a full-time job, and I am just this side of getting back on my feet because of this particular Boomer. They're not all bad.
Yes, I do! It scared the crap out of us kids. It would take hundreds of thousands of therapy hours to get over it If they showed it to kids today. 🤣 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm truly grateful!
We went from "coming ICE AGE" to "Global WARMING" to "Climate Change) Or Is I call it....WEATHER. ALSO 60's-'70s-'80s had the BEST music. I'm at the end of the "Boomers" (Born 1962), So I can understand "Gen-X" - It's an UNDERESTIMATED generation.
I believe that Gen-X is an attitude rather than a date on the calendar. We did live through all kinds of hoaxes as kids. lol Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I believe Gen X is closer to the "Lost Generation" (Born 1883-1910) and a bit of the "Greatest Generation" (Born 1911-1944). The EARLY "Boomers" were lucky (And let's face it..A bit "spoiled".) Us LATE "Boomers" attitude is a bit "off" from the general run of the "Boomer" pack, But We had Bitchen Music, So THAT's "something", LOL
Saying dudes are dudes isn't gender stuff. LOL That's just normal talk. The women and young girls who are being taken advantage of by these men are the ones who are going through a lot right now. Not us listening and talking about it. I apologize If I offended you, but the truth is the truth. These men doing these things are wrong. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I’m speaking to the magat style gender hate of people from the LGBTQ+ world. We were big in ACT Up and AIDS activists. When I hear any divisive language I listen up.
I just don't pay attention sometimes. It's that way in the older videos. The issue has been rectified, flag is squared away on newer videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!
I find it ironic that the generation that started tye "politically correct" movement complaining about other people being offended "so easily". You realize it's YOUR fault, don't you? YOU were the progenitors of the issue.
Thanks for watching! And for taking the time to respond, I sincerely appreciate it! The term was coined in the 80s when we were teens. We heard it on TV for the first time. I don't understand how you believe that Gen-X is responsible for that phrase. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_correctness
@@GenXThinks because Gen X heavily pushed the culture of it. They adopted it. It certainly wasn't a "boomer" thing. I bring the movie "PCU" to the table as proof. Not to mention youth oriented media and magazines that pushed it in the late 80s and early 90s.
@@Meight50five We were kids, worried about partying and getting laid. Your argument doesn't work. We weren't deep in political thoughts about changing the world. We were getting beer with fake ID's and partying in the woods. Believe what you want, I really don't care, but you're not going to be able to convince me of living a life that I didn't live or of being 10 years older than I am.
@GenXThinks neither does your dismissive cop out. I literally lived through it and watched it happen. YOU may have not been concerned with it, but that doesn't mean no GEN X were.
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ok first gripe, not saying I won't have more, but first is cameras (unless adjusted) record backward/reversed...your flag background is backward. literally the antithesis of patriotic.
That has been rectified. I wish I could get the credit, but my wife made me do it. I have always seen flags on poles from both directions and was honestly oblivious to the difference. Newer videos show the stars on the left. 👍 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
I probably would be. We had so much great music, there's no way I could listen to all of it, and I don't listen to any of the new music. lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time!
Dont forget about the acid rain that was going to kill us all.😂
Yeah, that one actually scared me the most as a kid. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
And y2k
from nuke fallout will if it will rain together so dont be lauging but be realistic here sir . im not x gen .
@bride0fLORDYESHUA did you just pop on here to tell me what not to do?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@Nichejackers just saying watch channel : redacted ; we are in world war 3 now ; im gen Y my mom is Gen X
"Leave me alone and I will Leave you alone" But if you really want a fight I will.
Well said. Maybe the heart of what it means to be Gen-X. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Hit the nail on the head.
This too will pass… Be skeptical.
Love being Gen X
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Rule 11: We do what we want.
Nice addition! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it!
Rule 12: nothing is actually required to be Gen X except that one was born within the Gen X time frame for births.
(Most of us shared many of these experiences, but not necessarily all of them nor any of them in some cases.)
Gen X doesn’t care about “rules” including this list. We know who we are.
Yeah, sorry. Sounds like you aren't in the club. 😂
@@chuckfin 😂🤣😂
Gen-X had the cure for everything. We just rubbed some dirt on it.
Yeah you got that right 👍 Good clean dirt was a cure-all back in the day. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
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well it always worked.
I'm a younger Gen X'er, born in the second half of the 70's, but I hit on all of those points.
We're the last generation that rode a bike everywhere to friend's houses. We're the last generation that grew up without cell phones and the internet. We're the last generation that learned to drive manual transmission vehicles. We're the last generation that learned how to speak to people by...actually speaking to people face to face. We're the last generation that thought it was cool to hang out at the mall on Friday and Saturday nights. We're the last generation to experience real pool halls. We're the last generation that learned that if (or when) you fell off of your bike, you get back on that damn thing and DO IT AGAIN. And finally, we are the last generation that didn't care what color someone's skin was, or what their sexual preference was. If they were cool, we liked them and hung out with them, end of story.
Well said! I totally agree with everything you put down. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
I already know you did this BUT cards scotched taped to a bicycle for the sound ?
I had to watch the video a couple times first to take everything in but I definitely meet the criteria you laid out for a certified card carrying Gen X’er.
I just wanted to touch on the race thing. I would argue that the late 70s and 80s were the most tolerate we have ever been as a country when it comes to race relations. We weren’t as sensitive when it came to topics of race. We didn’t cry about every little joke or racial reference and ask for someone to be “cancelled”. We laughed at ourselves and didn’t take everything so seriously. I grew up loving James Bond, Peter Seller Pink Panther films, kung fu movies, and new wave music. Vice versa I had white, asian, and hispanic friends that watched the Cosby Show, every Eddie Murphy film, and loved R&B and rap.
We just kept it simple. As a kid growing up no matter what color you were if you liked Huffy BMX bikes, Atari 2600 games, watching Saturday morning cartoons and playing outside till dark you were considered cool. We didn’t care about anything else.
Yeah, you nailed it man. I used to love watching Eddie Murphy movies and listening to Prince. They were our idols and icons and we didn't care what color they were. It was sure a different time, a better one for sure. Thanks again for watching and for taking a moment to respond! I really appreciate all of your insights and thoughts.
I saw a funny sgmgirt on Amazon that said "Gen X: Raised on hose water and neglect." That about sums it up...
Yeah, the good old water hose. Scald your lips off in the summer if you weren't careful, and parents who got pissed when you told them that you were hungry. 🤣 We've survived it all. 🤘 Gen-X Rules! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
I bought that t-shirt.
@@BAAWAKnight Awesome! I love mine.
We didn't just survive the ozone layer scare, our girls used so much hairspray, they caused it. Thanks girls, we still love big hair. F the ozone.
I agree, the big hair was totally hot! 🔥 I say bring it back and let the snowflakes learn how it feels to have sand stuck to the slathered on 1000 SPF sunscreen. We had the best dressed and the best looking girls in the 80s. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks It went well with the music too, when the girls sang about the guys positively and vice versa.
Being one of the first Gen-Xers, the 2 things I'm most thankful for are: #1. Having parents who, in between not talking to each other, actually taught me to take care of myself. From a very young age I was taught to cook, clean, do my own laundry, drive, etc. My mother told me "Don't expect a woman to do anything for you that you can't do yourself except give birth". OK Message received. #2. I will always tip my hat to all the Silent Generation and Baby Boomer musicians who gave us all the fantastic music that I grew up on and has become a part of my soul.
I love that you said you'd tip your hat, because after gen Xrs, nobody knows what that means. The first time a man tipped his hat to me I thought that was my entry to womanhood. I was not a little girl anymore, because a grown man tipped his hat to me! 🤭
My mom said I would not be a woman until neither of my knees were skinned. Dang! Tree climbing always got me. 😀
Yeah, I guess we gotta give the boomers credit for some awesome music and 80s actors too. 😒 lol We are independent and resourceful as a rule. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
Awesome point. That was such a common term back then. To think that people don't even know what it means now... Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
One of the best things about X childhood was all the great CCR music 👍
@@dgeneeknapp3168 I can't argue with you there. 👍 Thanks for commenting!
You summed it up perfectly. I work in the public school system, (high school) and the kids literally ask me why I'm so "chill" compared to so many of the other teachers (millennials). I tell them it's because there's no point in freaking out over stuff. They laughed about Y2K. Then I showed them some old clips from the 70's saying we'd all be in an ice age soon. Then it was greenhouse gases and the ozone layer. Then Al Gore said we'd all be underwater long before now and all the polar bears would be dead. Not that long ago they said we had 12 years left. Well, we're still here, and they're still getting paid to scream. Except now they've gotten a little smarter and went to "climate change", so if it's hot, if it's cold, if there's tornados, floods, droughts, wildfires, tsunamis, hurricanes... and yes, I've even heard earthquakes mentioned, as being from climate change. I just say "Whatever" and don't want my taxes raised for the next "Crisis" to come along.
At this point its a joke. Earthquakes from climate change is definitely a funny joke 🤣. The term Climate Change is like the junk drawer in the kitchen. They just put anything in there. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
I remember back in the day the 2yk bug was causing a lot of chaos but nothing even close to what people had feared would go up. It caused a lot of programming work though to fix it.
@@miar659 Yeah, a lot of people worked very hard to fix it. The media hyped it up to be a catastrophic event, but not much happened at all, if memory serves.
@@GenXThinks Yeah, I know. It came up in our programing class and later I had to do with it while working tech support.Most issues had been driver and bios bugs mostly and software relying on date and calendar functions. The younger generation doesn't remember the days when computer memory was a precious thing one and there was never enough, like real gging up autoexe.bat to get the lastest game to run.
Oh, and don’t shove that gender crap, pronoun crap, or any other feels our way. We just don’t give a shit honestly. Indoor plumbing or outdoor plumbing, use it how you like but don’t expect us to jump on board your crazy train.
To the scars we have and to the scars we have yet to earn. As a class of 1993 Gen xer , we were taught to question everything. Then question your answer with concrete historic scientific evidence. Most of all think for yourself. 🤓😎🇺🇸
Exactly! Gen-Xers don't buy ocean front property in Arizona. Gullibility isn't one of our traits. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
OMG I literally was part of this guys scenario. I was in school, TV wheeled into the classroom, and LIVE watched the challenger explode
I'm now subscribed...just fix your flag dude
Holy cow, my wife was right 👍 🤣🤣🤣 She made me change it a few days ago. The newest videos, and the ones from now on show the stars on the left. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanks for watching!
Same
This list is perfectly right on. I took my daughter to a few concerts that were 80s bands and she is just blown away by the level of talented musicians on stage. Love my generation and grateful I grew up in the 70s and 80s.
Well said! 👍. The 70s and 80s were the best decades to live in. Everything was better, music, movies, even food. They didn't have all of these chemicals they put in food now. Thanks for watching and for taking a moment to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
Remember when everyone was freaking out when the Myian calendar ended? They thought it was the end of the world...and then it passed.
Yeah! Nice call 👍 They even made that movie, 2012. What a let down. 🤣 Still had to go to work in 2013. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
I scheduled a flight on that day so I would be in the air when "IT" happened. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@ColKorn1965 Awesome! I love hearing stories like that. 👍🤣
@@GenXThinks No problem.
@@GenXThinks I was away from Canada and in Romania when Y2K was suppose to happen and I thought I wouldn't get home until 2004, but none of that hype happened either and I was on the next flight out about 2 weeks later when my visiting time ended.
I love Southern Rock and Classical. Interesting Combo.
It definitely is. We are set apart for our wide range of musical tastes. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
rules ? most of don't like rules
You got me there. lol Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!
Funny how the Blue banner was put on a Generation X video by the Millennial Generation. Pretty much sums up the difference of generations.
A banner says a thousand words. 🤣 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
I've tried talking to people about how non-racist things were in the 80's, with Eddie Murphy as one of the biggest box office draws, and Michael Jackson and Prince being superstars, and the Cosby show being #1 on TV, and people act like I'm lying, because they think America has ALWAYS been extremely racist, and me saying it wasn't is just me being a racist. It's insane.
It's totally bonkers! And the older generations saw it too, but they bought into this new racial theory crap like it's an improvement. I don't understand. Eddie Murphy was my favorite actor, we all idolized him. He was so cool. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@joemitchell2589 actually growing up in 70's Minneapolis , us kids never looked at each other differently due to our race etc... Even the term mulatto wasn't considering derogatory. Nothing was better than being a kid in 70s, still have mom/pop stores with penny candy
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Us younger genx also watched the la riots and gulf war live. Watched a young family get dragged out of minivan and mudered by a mob, la riots.
Yes, I flew into LA during the riots, omw back from a tour of duty in Korea. The entire sky was covered in smoke and the planes couldn't fly. We were stuck there for a day or two. Those were some intense days. I joined the Army during Operation Desert Shield. You are right about those times being hard on kids. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
I believe that was the same night the 1st episode of the Simpsons premiered
I'm offended I'm not allowed to be offended anymore...
Except being called Boomer. I'm "Early Gen X, not late Boomer, damnit"
😂😂😂 If You're not offended by basic truth or common sense then you are welcome to the club! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it!
Ok Boomer
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South African Gen X'er here. You are spot on. Even Applies here in darkest africa.
All right! 👍 First time hearing from a South African. I like to hear from Gen-Xers from around the world. It's amazing how much we have in common. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
I'm O.G. GenX. (Born Jan. of '65) You pretty much nailed it on all accounts. Danger was in our DNA. Before the age of 12 I had broken my collarbone twice (Doing stupid shit of course). Almost cut my left thumb off (I still have the stitches 40+ years later in the tendon) and tore a hole in my palm climbing a fence in my teens (fetching a frisbee in HS that I threw, which went over a 10 or 12 foot fence). As you said, we've got scars. I remember when challenger blew. I was at work and a ham radio enthusiast heard it on his 2M walkie, so we went into the only room that had a working TV, the conference room, and were shocked, then went right back to another somber day at the office. Stay strong brother.
We've got a lot of painful memories, but at the same time they are wonderful memories. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
Thank you! A lot of the younger generations need to watch your video.
You're totally welcome! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it! I'm glad you liked the video. 👍
I'm near the tail end of Gen X and my back hurts from too much playing outside. I didn't take the clot shot because authority figures can't be trusted. Growing up I didn't have "social anxiety". I was just "shy" or "weird". I got As and Bs but always ended up in the principals office for using colorful language. We made fun of the handicapped but were also good friends with them. Races threw jabs at each other but we didn't kill each other over it. We laughed about it and went home to come up with new material when we got roasted. Or we punched it out and became friends after.
We made fun of everyone and got made fun of In return. Great insights. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it!
Definitely I had an Afro American supervisor at work. We had touch up tables separated by a aisle. One day one touch up operator had her esd strap stretched across the aisle. The supervisor came up, and just stood there until the lady saw him, appoligizedand let him through. Meanwhile I was staring at him. He asked what? I said I thought it eas only white men who can't jump. He just cracked up. Another time I told him he was an American Indian&I could even tell him what tribe. He asked what tribe? I replied Blackfoot. He just laughed. Today you would start a race war.
@@ronbrewer2721 Yeah, we used to tease each other and it was so much fun. I got way more than I dished out, but I loved every minute of it.
I was born in 1968 to young Boomer parents. I feel lucky that my parents were always in love and never had to divorce. Maybe it wasn’t normal for 1970s big cities, but in my hometown, marriage was still a lifetime thing. I grew up respecting my eld ers and being patriotic. Every Independence Day, I go back to 1976 and remember how patriotic the whole nation was. That wouldn’t happen again until 9/11.
I am sure lucky to be part of Generation X, having the music and tv/movies from the 1950s to the 1980s to grow up with. The new stuff is just a waste of time and energy for me. I’ve been a lifelong Beatles and Elvis fan. No one will ever top that music! And the Six Million Dollar Man will always be my favorite tv hero. Steve Austin could save the world from destruction every single week!
Those were the best of days to be young. We were lucky to get to grow up in that era. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
You bet your ass we are resilient!!!! 1969 genXer here. 💥💥💥
Resilience is etched into our DNA! 🤘😎✊
So true about the music, best generation music wise of all time,
I'm glad you agree 👍 I'm also glad you're enjoying the videos 😁
Every single one of us (GenX), saw the shuttle explode, at the same time!! I was in 11th grade accounting class and we were frozen a nd at 17 my goodness
9th grade science here 🖐️ Our teacher just rolled the TV back out the door and put us back to work. 🤣 Thank you for watching and commenting. I genuinely appreciate your time!
That's right these colors don't run!!
I love hearing from another true patriot! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
So true, they're such babies, my favorite is "micro aggressions " lol
What a phrase lol micro aggression. Just typing it irritates me. 🤣 Why would anyone want to be weak and defenseless? It makes no sense. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I'm truly grateful!
AID's scare...
Yeah, that was a big one, and really scary as a kid. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
Like this.
Patriotic was the hardest thing for me growing up after watching how Vietnam veterans where treated by the public and government coming home.
I'm not sure why they treated the returning veterans like that. They were drafted and sent over there against their will. Gen-X has honored our veterans, and I am proud of that. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
11. Gen X is the one that said "Bring it." Which means you want to fight?
Where and when and I will be there.
You got that right 👍 We have never been afraid of a bloody nose or hurt feelings. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Late Boomers, we can related to the first Gen Xers. I had the Silent Generation parents, rip to them. My cousins are late Gen Xers which is 1978 and 1979.
Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
Back when SNL was actually funny, comedians could say the most "offensive" things because it was funny and nobody cared, movies and music were amazing, kids took care of themselves after school and played outside doing stuff that would very likely break bones or leave a scar, trophies were given to the winners and the losers went home determined to get better, everyone liked who they liked and didn't give a thought to race, sexual identity, political values, etc. Being a teen in the 80's was awesome!
All of those things you mentioned were just normal and ok. What happened and why? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Kids today don't realize what they are missing. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it!
I guess that was fine for those who weren’t the butt of the jokes over and over. People of color, LGBTQ* and women may not agree with your “ good old days” philosophy. I was there.
@@katsybo That's the point. We were all repeatedly the butts of jokes in the good old days. Me and my friends picked on each other constantly, non stop. We got used to it and feel like we are better off for it. Anyone has the ability to let insults fly past or choose to get upset by them. I feel bad for people who haven't figured that out, but I don't believe they should have the ability to shut everyone else up. Being sensitive isn't the same as being happy and enjoying life.
Rule 9 May be resumed in "What doesn't kill us, make us stronger."
👍 Thanks for watching! I hope you're enjoying the channel. I appreciate your time!
We watched the shuttle blow up and went right back to school work.
Didn't even get a chance to process what had happened. It was surreal. Thanks for watching and taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
Rule 1
We dont follow rules.
We just want to be left alone. Don't make us get involved, it won't end well for you.
Actually following rules was never strong point. lol I think that most of my fellow Gen-Xers can relate. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 👍 I truly appreciate it!
Thanks this will help some know about the best generation. Very proud to be a gen X
Gen-X Rules!!! 😎🤘😎 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Growing up Gen X was fun as f•ck, but it was also hard as f•ck! We became tough because we had to; you either sank or swam - and alot of us sank (RIP). For those of us learned to swim, we can say, "what ya got, now?", because we're ready.
Well said 👍 I couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
we have no rules we are not leaders we do what we must sometimes people come with us
We can have a couple of rules for laughs can't we?😀 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Was 1 year 8 months when challenger blew up on the tv, was at my grandparents home when it happened am pretty sure my young baby eyes seen it happen live because that’s all my grandparents ever watch is the news & Regan was the president then & got told by my niece the other day yes am a great uncle to alot of nieces & nephews anyways she said “am the most patriotic man she has ever known USA flags on my old truck either stickers or whatever even keep a USA flag in it & tell yeah I love our country hard to see what evil being pushed on the news youngin she’s nearly 16. I liked the former president more then the current one but that’s our commander & chief so I’d still show him respect if I seen him in person but still think that man should be in a nursing home somewhere instead of running the country. Oh well have a grateful Memorial Day weekend & thank a veteran if ya see one these days they’ll appreciate it.
I agree. Even if we don't like the person, we can and should show respect for the office that they are holding. I'm glad to hear from another patriot, we already have something in common. We both love this wonderful country. Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it. Have a great day.
And remember having to practice getting under your desk for nuclear bombings. And all the shortges, waiting in line for an hour for gas, paper shortage, beef shortage, butter shortage, oil shortage, etc
I remember that stuff too. Did they sell gas according to the last number of your license plate where you were? I remember my mom dealing with that little gem of a rule. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
@GenXThinks I was young but I believe even number and odd number license plates had certain days to fill up. Also, nothing was open on Sunday.
@@LoveLightLiberty6868 Yes, that's how I remember it. 👍
Great video! Personally not a gen X ( I'm 23 haha), but my parents are both X-ers. But your guys' generation is just awesome ( really the unsung heros in the current era). I just got done reading Neil Howes latest book on the 4th turning and everything you talk about here just hits.
But hey, whatevers coming down the pipe you guys'll be ready for it 👍👍
I'm very happy to hear that you liked the video! Sounds like your parents raised you with a good head on your shoulders. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Yes we will! 👍 Thanks again!
Preach brother. It's the Truth.
Thanks dude! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope you like the channel. I appreciate your time! Stay frosty 🤘😎
from a boomer "sticks and stone may break may bone but words will never hurt me".
That's an excellent rule to live by. I wonder what happened to it? Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
I miss all the genres of music made before the late 80's, especially early metal.
Yeah, 👍 That was a great time for music. A lot of it was so new and original. There are so many covers and just plain copy cats now.
We were the victims of the sexual revolution lived by our boomer parents. Many of us died; the rest of us survived and learned the traits mentioned here.
True! 👍
I love all the comments.
Music Songs changing a little bit when Blondie brought her song out rapture. When she mixsd rap, and rock Together And she brought the song to number one. Feels a lot like everything is just repeating itself over and over. Climate Wars.
Fighting. All of its A repeat.
I totally agree 👍 I loved Blondie back in the day. I had the tape when I was stationed in Korea. I listened to it over and over. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Our city (Pittsburgh, PA) banned plastic bags. This will do NOTHING for the waste plastic situation ! Every damn thing I bring home from the store in my "Earth friendly" reusable is in PLASTIC packaging. More "feel good, do nothing" laws ain't gonna change a damn thing. George Carlin NAILED the plastic issue YEARS AGO.
Yeah, I know what you're saying. I just bought some biodegradable funnels, and they were in a hard plastic container... I accomplished almost nothing by buying them instead of the more durable hard plastic funnels. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
I was born December 1965... so I think I just made it into Gen X
Yeah, you definitely made the cut. Most of what I have read marks us from 1965 - 1980. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks NP - I'm also a new subscriber to your channel, FTW!
I love horror movies, thanks to the 80's especially, so many and so good, even the cheesy ones
Yeah, me too. I just watched C.H.U.D. yesterday. Did you know that John Goodman is in it? 🤣 I just found out myself. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate your time!
As a generation X, I used to watch CHUD as a child in the 80s.
@@felicitydeikos5250 It was scary back then. Not so much these days.🤣
I scoffed at the y2k computer disaster when the ball dropped on new years 2000 .my friend thought the computer would crash around the world 🌎
I was kind of hoping that they would, but I didn't believe it.
Also: When a rash of kids were being kidnapped in the news, our parents just sat us down and said “Don’t get in a white van,” and then sent us back out with our house key around our neck. Lol
Yeah, verbal warnings were the best safety measures we could hope for. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinksMy parents: "Some kid got kidnapped. Better him than you."
Is that a self-branded coffee mug with a sharpie? Very gen-X 🤗
Yeah 👍 🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching and for taking a moment to comment. I appreciate it!
Country and rock so we got Kid Rock hooo boyyyy
I like some of his songs. Mostly from his earliest albums. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm truly grateful!
Thank you bro.
No problem dude 😎 Thank you, I appreciate your time.
Nailed it!! Haha!! Good work!!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video.
Gen X (1966 model):
We know who shot JR
Evil Kenieval was our role model.
We shot Cylons in our back yard.
“Where’s the beef?!” We know!
We’re sending help immediately Mrs. Fletcher…
We sniffed “dittos” when our teachers passed them out.
We rolled our eyes when Fonzi jumped the shark.
Beer can collections
Baseball cards in the spokes of our Huffy bikes
Statler and Waldorf (the two old men on the muppet show)
Hee Haw
Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the water…
Y2K bug
Have a nice day!
Playing “smear the queer”
“Hey you guys!!!”
“Dy-no-mite!!!”
Moose dropping ping pong balls on Captain Kangaroo
Nanu Nanu!!!
Shag carpeting so deep your dog would get lost
Wood paneling and wallpaper
Stealing wood from construction sites to build tree houses
That annoying “click” in the middle of your 8 track.
Blaming your brother for stealing your 45 record adapter.
If you remember these - you were there!
I remember them all! 👍🤘😎
Americans were a lot more patriotic back then because they didn't have the internet and were always taught that America was 100X better than any other country. I went to the States in the late 80's, and was blown away how little they knew of other countries. They thought they were the first to end slavery, they thought they were the only 'real' democracy, and so on and so on.
We Americans are generally oblivious to what's going on outside of our country. I spent a year in Korea in the early 90s and I had a real shock. I have tried to be aware of the rest of the world since then. Even so, until recently I had no idea that Europeans considered themselves Generation X until recently. I thought it was a local thing. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
Yes. That is the only flag we need and the one flag we are all united under. Now everyone has their little clubs to run off to and hate "otherness".
@@GenXThinksIn 1987, three books came out about how Gen X youths were poorly educated. The Closing of the American Mind, Cultural Literacy, and What Do Our 17 Year Olds Know?
The thing about us not caring is quite misunderstood I would say, of course I can't speak for all of us but I for one care deeply about real shit because I know what happens when things go too far because either I have seen it or the two generations before me have, young people in the western world today have no clue what struggle actually looks like, as a Finn who's grandparents fought both the Russians and the nazis in WW 2 on Finnish soil and who's parents had to move to Sweden with me in tow to build a life because of the lasting economic effects of the wars I certainly know both struggle and what to look out for, that's why I care and also why I'm very patriotic and like people from other countries who are true patriots because they get it, fake patriots I don't like, you know the sort that think they're the best at everything because they're from whatever country or region and looks down on others. What I don't care about was perfectly described by you in this video as with everything else you said, I think this is the second video of yours I catch and I'm liking it so you've earned a sub.
Thank you, and I totally agree. 👍 I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Love your channel 😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying it. Also thank you for watching and for taking a moment to comment. I really enjoy our Gen-X comments.
#1 - I DON'T WANT TO WORK
#2 - I DON'T' WANT TO WORK
#3
I'm with you on that one. I can't believe it when I see old people working just because they are bored... WTH??? I hope I can retire, and if I'm able to, I'll sure as hell find something to do that isn't work. Thank you for watching and for taking a moment to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Remember when being offended was funny?
Yes 🤣 Now it's a way of life. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!
Love the rules
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Thank you 👍 I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it!
Gen X from Europe here and careful, US Gen X may be patriotic, but a lot of Gen X in Europe are not, especially the grandchildren of the Germans who followed the Nazis. The younger Generations sadly do not comprehend the guilt we carry (even though we were not even born at the time of the Holocaust). It’s a trademark of German Gen X to not be at ease at all with patriotism. We had to watch the mountains of bodies from Auschwitz and all the Horrors of that racial extermination every year from the age of 10 on. We saw things that the Nazis did that were so unspeakable, that some of us would faint in class. Our teachers* back in the day followed a curriculum to avoid another Holocaust from happening by trying to completely traumatize us with the abhorrent things that were done to humans and to make it very clear that we „only had the grace of the late birth“ (meaning we would most certainly have done the same) [Speech from the German Chancellor Kohl in the late 90ies]I was only grateful that the films we had to watch, made by the Allies and the Soviets who discovered the camps, had no smell. To see those things when you’re still a child and to have to suspect that your beloved grandparents who did not speak about the war could have been part of committing such atrocities, that takes every desire for Patriotism EVER and just breeds deep shame. I don’t regret the shock-therapy they did on my Generation for that, I‘d have prefered if we‘d been 14 rather than 10 before discovering what Mengele‘s (Head „Dr“ of the Auschwitz extermination camp)twisted mind thought of doing to innocent humans, especially children….(twins were his favorite lab rats for torture) and what can all be done to a human body, but ok. I prefer that than what they do nowadays…. So Patriotism? No, thanks.
Edit: * teachers, plural
I always wondered how modern Germans felt about the Holocaust. I hate to hear that you feel such personal shame, though it's not surprising. We in America never think of modern Germans in that light. We think of Nazis the way we think of Romans or Vikings. They were in the past and don't color our view of modern German people. Your country has done a lot of good for the world as well. You do have a right to be proud. My great grandparents were German immigrants and I am proud of my German heritage. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks well, sadly some folks in the older Generations think differently, the beast of racism and antisemitism is still very much alive. Same with the younger generations who did not have the same curriculum in school, and who are quite ignorant because of it. Some young ppl are even proud of their Nazi ancestors, which makes Gen X sick. Because of the Holocaust we invited a lot of immigrants into our country (to not be racist at all costs) and sadly those immigrants were/are from antisemitic cultures….for a long time it was quiet and jewish people, descendants of victims and survivors of the holocaust came back to Germany…the touching thing is that those who managed to flee still had beautiful memories of their home country (!!!) even after the government of that country tried to exterminate them! Their Grandchildren (Israeli Gen X) came to Germany to see the country of their ancestors. Jewish culture plays a big part in German culture, right down to the language, Yiddish is very similar to German and we use Yiddish words in German ( most people do simply not know that nowadays 😞). So until 2015 all was relatively quiet and the descendants came back and it was awesome. We also had strict laws in place for certain misbehaviors ( lying about the Holocaust was punishable by law, as doing the Nazi salute, Hitlers book was forbidden and so on.). But after Chancellor Merkel invited a lot of immigrants from antisemitic cultures into Germany (2015), the climate rapidly changed. Even the laws were changed! As a Gen Xer having gone through that curriculum at school ( and having been taught very well by my sweet Papà, who always harbored a huge love and deep respect for early Israel and the jewish culture), imagine my surprise when suddenly the older Generations (my Fathers Generation, the post war kids, who did not have our curriculum in school because a lot of their teachers had been Nazis in the war and there weren’t enough teachers left, so back in their days „nobody“ had been a Nazi and all was kept hush hush….silent Generation indeed) suddenly let their mask slip and showed that there still were antisemites in Germany! Not just the new arrivals, but the old post-war Germans! 😳😳😳 That was shocking and disgusting. Thankfully, my beloved Papà did not have to witness it.
Granted, some of them, others were like my Father. The younger Generations were not taught properly in school, because the curriculum that Gen X had to go through was deemed to be too brutal, also the „modern Germans“ bravely did not want to create problems with the immigrants 🤦🏻♀️. So now Germany is NOT SAFE for jewish people. If you show that you are jewish, you will be harassed and harmed. On one hand our government puts plaques in front of the houses of jewish people murdered during the Holocaust (as remembrance), on the other hand Politicians will also warn you not to wear a kippah or a star of David or anything that could identify you as jewish in public. 😳😞 (freedom of religion anyone?). It is true that the attacks on Jewish people or Synagogues are usually not done by Germans ( and I fear not for lack of wanting to, but because of age and cowardice). But we, who swore, who promised „never again“ have allowed to make this *country an unsafe country for jewish people yet again. Some Gen X Israelis decided to stay nevertheless. A lot fled, especially for their kids, because that is no way of living. What I am proud of is that the day after the Politicians said to „hide being Jewish in public“ a lot of my fellow German gentile (non jewish) Gen X friends went out on the street with kippahs, Stars of David and everything that had been said to not be worn. ❤️
What is sad is that there is a lot of confusion in the General Population about the State of Israel and the political decisions of that state and Judaism. Most people are blissfully unaware that no, not everyone who is Israeli is automatically jewish.
And a lot of ppl are too ignorant to realize that a lot of Germans that had to flee to Israel (the others fled to the US) because Hitler and his followers were exterminating the jewish people, were GERMANS and belong to our culture!!
Sorry for the novel, it is a subject that is very complex… thank you for your kind answer before 🙏🏼❤️
*Edit: country not count
@@edieminturn7484 You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to tell me about things that are happening there now. I had no idea. Western Civilization as a whole is under threat of mass immigration right now, and if it continues, none of our countries will be recognizable in a few years. Why this is happening, I don't know, but it is concerning. Thanks again, and I hope you have a great day. 👍
@@GenXThinks to you, too!
@@edieminturn7484 👍
You forgot the Piranha's and Humanoid 's from the Deep as training film's. We were taught Critical Thinking Theory..
Yeah, I did forget about the piranhas. C.H.U.D. too, remember that one? Critical thinking is definitely something that these kids would profit from. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
3 mile island and Chernobyl .your shuttle explanation is exact
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How about a survey about generation our parents were. Alot of content lists it a boomers. Then reading deeper in the comments I see alot are like me. My parents are the silent generation born in the 30s. It also reflects the change of women of that era having children later in life.
One of my parents was from the Silent Generation and the other a Boomer. I'll put the survey up soon. Nice request. I think it will be interesting. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment. I really appreciate it!
The race thing has changed a lot
Yeah, it's unbelievable. If someone had told me about it back in the 80s I would have laughed them out the door. No way it will ever be like that! But here we are. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks sure thing
Your flag is backwards. (Unless you're protesting something) Stars are always in the upper left, whether horizontal or vertical. As the son of a Vietnam vet, I ask you to change that.
It was done weeks ago. That's an older video. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Lmao I lost count on how many times the world was going to end or how humans were doomed
We've all been hearing it since we learned to talk. I can't believe that they expect us to keep falling for it. 🤣 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Remember when plastic bags were going to save the planet?
@@elizabethallgood5534 I had forgotten about that, but as soon as I read your comment it came back to me. Paper or plastic? Now plastic bags are destroying entire species... Idiots 🤬
@elizabethallgood5534 lol yup, they were to help by removing the need for soo much paper
Y2K
Yes, that was an important one that definitely should have been added. Good call. 👍 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
Did we have any rules at the time? I can think of only one. 1) be home before the street lights come on)😂
That one and don't eat the yellow snow ❄️ 🤣 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
I've boiled my fellow gen-xers down to one question. David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar? The rub is, there's no right answer. It's just that only Gen-x has an opinion. Boomers don't care and younger ones don't understand the question.
Awesome test! I'll have to remember that one. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
DLR for the rawness and lack of self control
all you need to be is a born between 1965 and 1980 that's it. Don't try and church it up.
Gen-Xers having fun reminiscing about the old days upsets you? 🤣 I'd like to tell you to relax and not take everything so seriously, but something tells me you wouldn't listen. Thank you for watching though. I sincerely wish that you could have enjoyed the video. It's just meant for fun. Also thank you for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts. I truly appreciate it.
@@GenXThinks Apparently not all of us are as cool and relaxed as the majority of us are, lol
@@7duke77 You might be on to something there... 🤣
Hey brother, R.K. racing through residential neighbourhoods at 100+ MPH, evading cop’s maybe not the best example. He wasn’t innocent. We were getting along before his bs.
Oh yeah, I wasn't condoning his actions, just borrowing his quote. That whole situation was a mess and could have been avoided if he'd just pulled over and acted sane. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!
GenX knows there is no such thing as Ow..
Ow? What's that? 🤣 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
Preach to the choir Gen X brother......
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The only rule is that you have to have been born between '65 & '80.😆
That's the official rule, but we don't care about those right? 🤘😎🤣 We can make up our own, even if it's just to make some Boomers mad. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I have nothing against pissing off boomers. Although, to be fair, I'm in a bad situation and have been for several years. The only person who's really helped me out is a boomer. Over the last several years, he is put his neck way out so that I could have a roof over my head and opportunities to work & keep money in my pocket. I just got hired at a full-time job, and I am just this side of getting back on my feet because of this particular Boomer. They're not all bad.
Don’t forget being prepared for nuclear war! Remember the movie the day after 1983?
Yes, I do! It scared the crap out of us kids. It would take hundreds of thousands of therapy hours to get over it If they showed it to kids today. 🤣 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm truly grateful!
Is that an AI pic in the thumbnail? Creepy similar faces
Yeah, I'm no artist. LOL They look decent on my phone. 🤣 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!
Yep, We're all going ta die!!!!! Oh Look coffee!!!
LOL 🤣 Exactly! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it!
We went from "coming ICE AGE" to "Global WARMING" to "Climate Change) Or Is I call it....WEATHER. ALSO 60's-'70s-'80s had the BEST music. I'm at the end of the "Boomers" (Born 1962), So I can understand "Gen-X" - It's an UNDERESTIMATED generation.
I believe that Gen-X is an attitude rather than a date on the calendar. We did live through all kinds of hoaxes as kids. lol Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I believe Gen X is closer to the "Lost Generation" (Born 1883-1910) and a bit of the "Greatest Generation" (Born 1911-1944). The EARLY "Boomers" were lucky (And let's face it..A bit "spoiled".) Us LATE "Boomers" attitude is a bit "off" from the general run of the "Boomer" pack, But We had Bitchen Music, So THAT's "something", LOL
I’m early gen x. I think you need to leave the gender stuff alone. To me, everyone is welcome. We’ve been through enough.
Saying dudes are dudes isn't gender stuff. LOL That's just normal talk. The women and young girls who are being taken advantage of by these men are the ones who are going through a lot right now. Not us listening and talking about it. I apologize If I offended you, but the truth is the truth. These men doing these things are wrong. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
@@GenXThinks I’m speaking to the magat style gender hate of people from the LGBTQ+ world. We were big in ACT Up and AIDS activists. When I hear any divisive language I listen up.
😂the girl in red got to much DNA from the Neanderthals
🤣🤣🤣 You're right 👍 That's hilarious. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm truly grateful!
Why is your USA flag backward?
I just don't pay attention sometimes. It's that way in the older videos. The issue has been rectified, flag is squared away on newer videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!
FJB
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I find it ironic that the generation that started tye "politically correct" movement complaining about other people being offended "so easily". You realize it's YOUR fault, don't you? YOU were the progenitors of the issue.
Thanks for watching! And for taking the time to respond, I sincerely appreciate it! The term was coined in the 80s when we were teens. We heard it on TV for the first time. I don't understand how you believe that Gen-X is responsible for that phrase.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_correctness
@@GenXThinks because Gen X heavily pushed the culture of it. They adopted it. It certainly wasn't a "boomer" thing. I bring the movie "PCU" to the table as proof. Not to mention youth oriented media and magazines that pushed it in the late 80s and early 90s.
@@Meight50five We were kids, worried about partying and getting laid. Your argument doesn't work. We weren't deep in political thoughts about changing the world. We were getting beer with fake ID's and partying in the woods. Believe what you want, I really don't care, but you're not going to be able to convince me of living a life that I didn't live or of being 10 years older than I am.
@@GenXThinks It was hippie educators (indocrinators) who started it
@GenXThinks neither does your dismissive cop out. I literally lived through it and watched it happen. YOU may have not been concerned with it, but that doesn't mean no GEN X were.
ok first gripe, not saying I won't have more, but first is cameras (unless adjusted) record backward/reversed...your flag background is backward. literally the antithesis of patriotic.
That has been rectified. I wish I could get the credit, but my wife made me do it. I have always seen flags on poles from both directions and was honestly oblivious to the difference. Newer videos show the stars on the left. 👍 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to respond. I sincerely appreciate it!
You might be surprised how much of new music is actually remakes of 1980’s songs.
I probably would be. We had so much great music, there's no way I could listen to all of it, and I don't listen to any of the new music. lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time!