The Baby Boomer generation (those born from 1946- 1964) got notably older on Jan 1st because on that day the oldest members of the baby boom generation turned 65 years of age. According to the Pew Research Center, for the next 19 years, about 10,000 people become Baby Boomers every single day. Right now there are 79 million baby boomers, about 26 percent of the U.S. population. It's an unprecedented domination of society by a single defined generation. Of course I have some stupid comments to make about the boomers. It seems they have changed quite a bit from the days of 1960's drugs, sex and other excess. They have become the sedate boomers, living like and embracing the same calm culture of elderly generations have in the past.Here are some changes I see in the Baby Boomers, from then to now.
THEN Now
marijuana laced brownies fiber cereal
"never trust anyone over 30" "the current generation of kids is no good"
no need for deodorant or make-up Botox injections, dyed hair color to hide gray
sexy leggings support hosiery
late night bar hopping early bird specials at the diner
sandals one pair of gray Velcro shoes to match anything
tight jeans expandable able waistband pants
illegal drugs antioxidants, vitamin supplements and laxatives
The Beetles The Beatles (well, some things never change)
anti materialism vacation condos
money is evil tax shelters for their wealth
liberalism rules! the Tea Party and conservatism rules
"Hell no, we won't go" to war) "Hell! I wish I could have a bowel movement."
'Love-ins' Viagra prescriptions
too young and irresponsible to drive a car too old and feeble to see well and drive
protest marches walkers and canes
loud music hearing aids
backpacking luxury cruises
reading political manifestoes watching reality TV and playing Soduko
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