People love to accuse their elders of being out of touch. But some old-fashioned ideas and opinions stand the test of time! Here are some takes that will have you saying, “Okay, boomer!” in the best possible way.
Not Everything Needs A Touchscreen
Physical buttons, switches, and dials are better than touchscreens, especially in cars. Have you ever swiped the wrong way or tapped an icon by mistake? It's annoying on your phone, but it can cause deadly problems on the road. Bring back buttons!
Social Media Isn’t Worth It
Boomers remember life before social media, and many wish they could return. Social media it has negative consequences like fighting, bullying, misinformation, and more. Cute pictures of grandchildren and funny memes just aren’t worth it.
Dogs Aren’t Children
Boomers love dogs. They also remember the difference between a puppy and a person. Dogs are pack animals that need training and structure. A well-trained dog is a beloved family member, but a spoiled, untrained dog is dangerous.
Stop With The Subscriptions
Newspaper and magazine subscriptions made sense. Who wants to stop and buy the paper every day? But subscriptions have gone overboard. Computer software, media, video games, food, clothing… even features of appliances you already own are now subscription-based. Where does it stop?
Go Play Outside
If your parents or grandparents ever sent you outside to play, they were actually boosting your growth and development. People of all ages are healthier, happier, and more creative when they spend regular time outdoors.
Physical Media Is Better Than Digital
It’s hard to beat a good, old-fashioned paper book, vinyl record, or printed photograph. These physical items are works of art on their own. Just listen to vintage records, smell an antique book, or flip through old photo albums. Digital versions can’t replace the full physical experience.
Turn Down That Music
It is a classic old-person complaint, but why is everything so loud these days? Many bars and restaurants keep the music cranked too loud to talk. Grocery stores, malls, gyms, coffee shops, and many other places also contribute to this unfortunate noise pollution.
Everything Is Too Dark
Why are modern TV shows and movies so hard to see? Sometimes we can’t tell the actors from the scenery. We want to enjoy what we're watching, not guess what’s happening in the dark.
Clothes Should Last Longer
You don’t need to worry about clothes going out of style these days. They just fall apart before the trends change. Cheap fabric and rushed construction methods simply don’t last long. Boomers aren’t the only ones who want their clothes to hold up for years—or even decades.
Put Down Your Phone
Turning off your phone is worth it. Being offline improves your safety while out and about. It encourages you to connect with people around you. You can even engage your brain by practicing old-fashioned skills. Who remembers memorizing phone numbers and navigating without a map, for example?
Behave Yourself In Public
Public places are for everyone. It’s rude to have loud phone conversations in public. There’s no need to get in everyone's way recording dance videos in public. And instead of blasting your favorite music, why not use headphones?
Customer Service Lines Should Have A Real Person
You only call customer service when you have a problem. Recorded menus full of confusing choices just make your day worse. People in this Reddit thread agree: they want to talk to a real person when they call a company.
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