We’re sorry to have to tell you this, Baby Boomers. These things, on the other hand, were never awesome. No, it’s time to accept that these were poor decisions and move on to better ones in the future. Yes, we recognize that the majority of these will be upsetting and difficult for you to accept. It’s possible that you’re enraged and dissatisfied. That’s perfectly acceptable. Just keep in mind that even if you disagree, you’re still wrong. Today, we’ll (mostly) ignore the significant issues and focus on the more common blunders that plague every generation after the baby boomers. Let’s look at where your generation went wrong and why those decisions don’t hold up in today’s world, boomer kids.
Cursive
Cursive isn’t particularly useful. It may appear appealing, but it is an outdated waste of time. There must be a more productive use of your time than practicing your Ps and Qs. But you can’t deny, if it isn’t because of cursive, we may not have been able to make our own signatures.
Cursive
China Plates
So, if you’re not going to use your super-expensive plates, what’s the point? They only exist to take up space. Another unflattering point of view: they’re not particularly attractive. Fine china is another item that you almost don’t notice you have. Until it’s shattered, that is.
China Plates
24-Hours News Networks
You want to yell “fake news!” in anything, don’t you? Instead of real news outlets, yell it at these. Every day, there are barely enough truly newsworthy events in the world to fill an hour of programming, much less 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can bet that those 24-hour news outlets use sensationalism and scare tactics heavily.
24 Hours News Networks
Diamonds
Diamonds are said to be a girl’s best friend, but they’re actually astronomically expensive stones bought with the blood of modern-day African slaves. Cubic zirconia is a less expensive alternative that comes in a wider range of colors. But don’t think you’ll be able to get away with using cubic zirconia without a little teasing!
Diamonds
Patterned Wallpaper
The horrors of patterned wallpaper can be found in any room. Patterned wallpaper is too busy and, in some cases, a little tacky. Select a suitable paint color. And that implies you’ll be able to put it to good use. Smoothing out all those bumps and ridges in the paper isn’t worth the effort!
Patterned Wallpaper
Unpaid Internships
The narrator exclaims, “I’m paying you in experience!” Patrick, it’s a pity that your experience isn’t paying your bills. If you are a firm believer in unpaid internships, I respect your decision to apply for one right away.
Unpaid Internships
Crocs
Crocs were first introduced as boating shoes in 2002 and quickly became very popular in the United States. These revolting shoes were popular among more than just boaters. Yes, they’re straightforward to put on. Yes, they are sufficient in terms of comfort. They do not, however, appear to be attractive. They appear to be absurd.
Crocs
Blaming Millennials Every Time
“Snowflakes” are “whiny” and “can’t take a joke” because they disapprove of you. But, to the extent possible, avoid pointing the finger of blame at yourself. Without a doubt, the Millenials are to blame.
Blaming Millennials Every Time
Home Shopping Channels
Shopping channel networks are nothing more than a ruse to sell low-cost, ineffective items that you don’t need. Why waste time watching television when there are so many other ways to obtain useless information nowadays? Bypass the QVC middleman and buy your low-cost products directly from China!
Home Shopping Channels
High-Waisted Jeans
Do you like high-waisted jeans? Boomer, you’re free to leave now. Unless you’re super thin, high-waisted jeans aren’t going to impress your figure. They’ll make shapes all over the place.
High Waisted Jeans
Writing Checks
So, if you distribute these in the store, you’re essentially just adding to the queue. It is much more convenient to carry a single small card rather than a large stack of checks. Plus, those vexing personalized checks get extra points. Nothing totally looks like spending for your colonoscopy with a check with puppies and kittens all over it.
Writing Checks
Landlines
These are the phones that required you to plug them into the wall. Landlines are currently practically free, but what’s the point? Buy a phone and use it regularly. You will be fine without them, we assure you.
Landlines
Fossil Fuels
Oh, yeah, studying and implementing green, renewable energy is a waste of time and resources. Why not just irreversibly deplete the ozone layer while fighting oil wars? We can’t use wind power because it causes cancer in birds.
Fossil Fuels
The Mall
Malls can make you feel a little anxious. Why go there when you can order everything you need online and have it delivered to your doorstep? It’s a lot easier. If you’ve ever seen the glum expressions on the faces of husbands who don’t want to be included, you know what I’m talking about. We’d rather not have grumpy people ruin our shopping experience.
The Mall
Khaki Capri Pants
These aren’t particularly appealing. Please, Capris are already pushing the envelope, so adding khaki to the mix is a complete disaster. We honestly don’t understand how some people could find this appealing at all!
Khaki Capri Pants
Denim
Don’t get us wrong: we love denim. However, moderation is essential as with all good things (though most Baby Boomers are unaware of this). We don’t care if you’re Levi Strauss’s great-great-grandson; wearing denim from head to toe isn’t nearly as fashionable as you think.
Denim
Jell-O Everything
Jell-O is tasty on its own, but mixing it with ham, cheese, tuna, and whatever else comes to mind is revolting. We’re not sure what happened in the 1970s that convinced people that everything had to be suspended in gelatin, but it doesn’t. And it’s past time to close the book on this revolting chapter.
Jell O Everything
Encyclopedias
Most likely obtained from door-to-door salespeople, a set of encyclopedias is a must-have in any baby boomer home. Finally, with the rise of Google, encyclopedias have become obsolete, and keeping them in your home looks dated and wasteful.
Encyclopedias
Socks And Sandals
We’ll never understand why Baby Boomers consider tall white socks and sandals to be fashionable. Sandals, in case you didn’t know, are designed to eliminate the need for socks. Bring everything to a halt. You’re a complete moron. If you’re wearing socks because your bare feet look scary, however, why not skip the sandals and go for a nice, conservative shoe instead?
Socks And Sandals
Phone Books
Almost everyone nowadays thinks this is a waste of paper. If you need to contact someone, chances are you’ll be able to find their phone number online or text them on Facebook. But, these days, where would you look for a phone book?
Phone Books
Shag Carpets
Nothing says “I’m still in the 1960s” like a shag carpet. Shag carpet was an enormous miscalculation; it never looked good and felt strange underfoot. I believe that future generations will be delighted to carry on this tradition. Let’s not even get started on trying to keep it clean. Instead, you could hire a groomer.
Shag Carpets
Visors
Here is something else that appears to be extremely foolish. Buy a hat to keep the sun off your face. There are a lot of good ones there! On the other hand, a visor will always reveal your secret if you appear to be balding…
Visors
Fuzzy Toilet Seat Covers
These things appear to be filthy, just like the bacteria they collect. They have an unpleasant odor as well. Please, everyone wants a luxurious bathroom experience, but shag carpeting on one’s butt isn’t the way to go.
Fuzzy Toilet Seat Covers
Records
Tapes and record players are now available in stores like Target and Walmart, and they’re making a big comeback among today’s youth. We’ll give the baby boomers everything, even if it’s a little out of date and impractical. These were fantastic.
Records
Not-So-Skinny Jeans
For some reason, baby boomers despise skinny jeans. (The only thing they despise more than holey jeans.) Instead, they’re opting for flared and bootcut jeans because they’re more comfortable, and “everything comes back into style at some point.” Skinny jeans should, by that logic, have become fashionable by now. At this point, they aren’t exactly revolutionary or novel.
Not So Skinny Jeans
Ironing
From time to time, your clothes will wrinkle. However, instead of wasting time ironing, there are other options. Take it to the cleaners and leave it there if it’s too much trouble. Dress it wrinkled if it’s not too bad. In a literal sense, no one gives a damn.
Ironing
Bar Soap
In comparison to liquid soap, bar soap is filthy and difficult to use. We all know that slipping the soap in the shower can cause all kinds of problems, especially for Baby Boomers who have weak knees and hips. If you insist on using bar soap, invest in a waterproof life alert. Alternatively, switch to gel soap and call it a day.
Bar Soap
Meatloaf
You probably grew up eating meatloaf if you’re a baby boomer. Yes, some people continue to eat it, but the majority of people avoid it. To say nothing of the fact that it appears to be revolting. So we’re not sure what the point of smothering everything in ketchup is; it just makes it look a lot more unappealing than it was.
Meatloaf
Patterned Vests
Vests have never been beautiful. Patterned vests are downright revolting. Vests haven’t been particularly appealing. Vests with patterns are extremely revolting. We won’t judge people based on their clothing choices because it’s ridiculous, but we’ll overlook patterned vests.
Patterned Vests
Cop Dramas
Some of these legends are patently absurd and exaggerated to absurdity. Besides, there are so many of them that they start to blend. At this point, there are about 20 laws & Orders and at least as many CSIs. By now, we must have arrived at the pinnacle of criminal justice.
Cop Dramas
Alex Jones
In case it wasn’t clear, this man isn’t a celebrity. You’re probably mistaken if you can’t back up your ridiculous claims that water makes frogs gay with evidence. You’re a complete psychopath if talking about gay toads is among the least insane things you’ve ever said.
Alex Jones
Mrs. Dash
There must be an infinite number of condiments out there, right? Use something other than Mrs. Dash to make your dishes a little more interesting. You’ll be glad you took the time to do so. Try a variety of pre-made seasoning blends at the very least. Tony Chachere is someone Mrs. Dash should meet.
Mrs. Dash
Political Correctness
No way! Individuals who are unlike us must be treated with the decency and respect that every human being is entitled to! What kind of liberal millennial nonsense is this, exactly? It’s not that political correctness isn’t irritating; it’s just that your definition of it is incorrect.
Political Correctness
Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum floors may have looked nice for a while, but they eventually warp and fade. Linoleum was nothing more than a thin sheet of plastic covering your floors, even at its best. Linoleum floors, like many other Baby Boomer fads, did not hold up well over time. Lay down a wood or tile floor.
Linoleum Flooring
Conspiracy Theories
Please repeat after me: The National Enquirer is full of lies and conspiracies. Fox News and Alex Jones are both in the same boat. But who am I to speak for myself? I’ve never had to use colloidal silver and have no apprehensions about using 5G.
Conspiracy Theories
Avon
Without a doubt! Let’s spend double or triple on pyramid scheme makeup instead of buying the best Sephora makeup or even nicer affordable drugstore makeup. Also, please don’t invite me to any of your get-togethers! What you’re offering isn’t appealing to me!
Avon
Gendered Everything
It’s time for a controversial point of view! Colors do not have a gender. Girls and boys are free to do whatever they want and enjoy whatever they want as long as they are safe and happy. Gender stereotyping is sexist, and it’s time we moved on. At the very least, you’ll need to select new gender-specific colors. Pinks and blues that are sickeningly sweet are a no-no.
Gendered Everything
Golf
The most boring sport on the planet, complete with ridiculous outfits, back pain, and the sole purpose of demonstrating social status? Thank you for your consideration, but no. We’re going to be okay. Golf is difficult to play and even more difficult to watch. We’re not sure how this company manages to stay in business.
Golf
Many Throw Pillows
If someone’s visitors are drowning in throw pillows, you have plenty more. However, if you have pillow fights regularly, a couple should suffice for the majority of people. If your seating is more pillow than a couch, you’ve gone too far.
Many Throw Pillows
Giving Retail Workers A Tough Time
I’m not even going to try to make this one, please. It’s nonsense to yell at store employees because your voucher has expired or because you think it’s too expensive. Be mature in your behavior. They’re also human beings. From a practical standpoint, being a jackass is a stupid way to get what you want, even if you don’t give a damn about other people’s emotions.
Giving Retail Workers A Tough Timebaby boomer businesses for sale
Tuning into ‘I Love Lucy’
From 1951 to 1957, Lucille Ball captivated audiences as Lucy Ricardo, a middle-class homemaker prone to amusing antics and endearingly messy circumstances on the television show “I Love Lucy.” The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show, called The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show, aired from 1957 to 1960 with 13 one-hour specials (and later The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, in reruns).
Tuning In To ‘I Love Lucy’
Witnessing The ‘Miracle On Ice’
Although the 2004 Disney film Miracle provided a recap for children, nothing compares to seeing the “Miracle on Ice” in person as an adult. On February 22, 1980, the United States hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics semifinals in Lake Placid, accomplishing the impossible.
Witnessing The ‘Miracle On Ice’
Marveling At Electronic Calculators
How far have things progressed since then? Even though there was a clear (and functional) distinction between traditional calculating instruments such as slide rules and handhelds, many people believed that electronic ones would put the slide rule to shame.
Marveling At Electronic Calculators
Playing With A Howdy Doody Doll
In 1947, the Howdy Doody puppet made his television debut on NBC’s Puppet Playhouse and soon won his own show, becoming a household name in the 1950s and beyond. Because of the character’s popularity, there was a plethora of merchandise available, including a named doll that you may or may not have enjoyed playing with.
Playing With A Howdy Doody Doll
Reader’s Digest
Reader’s Digest’s uncanny ability to extend one’s awareness is the big secret behind why baby boomers enjoy it. It has been around for over a century, and no one knows why, but it is widely assumed that they are correct.
Reader’s Digest
Dialing A Rotary Phone
Back then, it took a long time to dial someone’s phone number, especially if it had a lot of nines or zeros. Most people born after the baby boomer generation have only hazy memories of using a rotary phone. We’re willing to bet on that one.
Dialing A Rotary Phone
Smoking On Airplanes
Air travel has evolved in so many ways, but baby boomers remember how common it was to see people smoking on planes when they were younger. Smoking was only made illegal in the 1990s after it was discovered that it extended the life of aircraft by three to five times.
Smoking On Airplanes
Eating Swanson TV Dinners
In fact, these foods are still in use today, but most people haven’t heard of them since they first appeared in the late 1800s. They used fresh spices, Thanksgiving turkey, and frozen sweet potatoes to enhance the flavor of the peas already in the canned cornbread and potato casserole mix.
Eating Swanson TV Dinners
Waiting For The Milkman
In the 1960s, about a third of milk was still distributed to households rather than market homes. Buying milk was not always the most popular option for customers before that time. Only a small percentage of the population receives food delivered to their homes through these services today.
Waiting For The Milkman
Seeing The TV Channels Sign Off
“Almost nonexistent” is a good way to describe how surprising it is to see networks using these ending graphics at such a “post-prime time” hour. To round off the evening, many people sang the National Anthem.
Seeing The TV Channels Sign Off
Shopping At The Five-And-Dime Store
Before Target, Walmart, and Amazon, we only had five-and-dime stores where you could buy whatever you liked. In 1879, Woolworths was the first to allow an instant download of a centipede, introducing the world to the animal that spun cotton from its own legs. Despite the significant change in prices, there are still a few vendors where you can shop today.
Shopping At The Five And Dime Store
Billboards About Tobacco
Cigarette advertisements have been emblazoned on billboards, magazines, taxis, television, and radio for decades. Joe Camel, the Marlboro guy, and the well-known tobacco marketing slogan, “It’s toasted,” not only helped to curtail the spread of tobacco use knowledge in the media, but it was also (regrettably) unintentionally (luckily) prohibited.
Seeing Billboards About Tobacco
Transistor Radio
These went out of style when everyone started using Walkmen and other smart devices, but some people remember transistor radios everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s. It is generally regarded as among the most commonly used digital devices in history.
Listening To A Transistor Radio
Gas Shortage
In 1973 and 1979, the United States faced a prolonged gas shortage. There were lines all over the lane, and odd-even rationing was introduced, which meant that if the last digit of your license plate was odd, you could only get gas on unfortunate days.
Gas Shortage
Using A Typewriter
In contrast, before the invention of computers, you would not have needed to use the typewriter to compose your correspondence. And if you unintentionally erased a single character, you’d go to Hell — there was no backspace button, just the charitable act of printing your work out to fix the mistake.
Using A Typewriter
Jorts
Jorts are jean shorts created by cutting the legs off a pair of trousers. The term is used to mock a piece of clothing that makes men look unattractive. Jorts go with everything, particularly Crocs and other slide shows. They’re simple to wear and match with every tee in your closet. Ensure it’s tucked in to complete the look.
Jorts
Racquetball
Tennis is similar to this, except it takes place in a room, and instead of taking in the fresh air, you must remain enclosed, smelling sweat. What exactly is the point of it all? Why not just put on your tennis shoes and go for a game of tennis?
Racquetball
Potpourri
The containers are filled with immediately expanding clay which can be used to reward dinner money or carry a large sum of money, and only a few quarters and little bills can be inserted. Even if the bowls are shaped differently, it appears that the odor does not escape.
Potpourri
All You Can Eat Buffets
In principle, an unlimited amount of steak, pancakes, lobster, and biscuits sitting under a heat lamp seems like a great option. Still, something about an infinite flow of steak, pancakes, lobster, and biscuits sitting under a heat lamp seems off. To stop a stomach ache, choose a diet and stick to it.
All You Can Eat Buffets
Financial Advisors
How do you accumulate so much money that you need to employ somebody to advise you on how to spend it? The unfortunate thing is that data shows that financial advisors are untrustworthy, which is preferable to receiving no investment assistance.
Financial Advisors
Cruises
What an incredible concept: a mobile hotel that you can only visit a few times a day, with a fixed schedule, shuffleboard, and unlimited buffets. This sounds like the ideal way to experience the local sights, music, and food, whether you want to or not.
Cruises
Retirement Funds
It’s a good idea to save for retirement, but if you guys use all of Social Security’s money, the rest of us will never be able to retire. That doesn’t seem fair, particularly since you assisted in the setup of these systems.
Retirement Funds
Bizarre Salads
According to experts, millennials consume a wide variety of unusual food. Anyone who dislikes kombucha and sprouted nuts don’t love coffee. Nevertheless, no one has ever suffered because of having to eat cabbage/grapefruit salad drenched in mayonnaise, maybe because of the shame it brings.
Bizarre Salads
Metal Detectors
Nothing beats someone strolling down the coast with a few of those babies. They can even take you out to dinner and pay for it with many old bottle caps and nothing of worth. It’s a digital device that emits a noticeable or another sound when it comes into contact with metal, and it’s used to find buried items or detect guns and grenades, for example.
Metal Detectors
TV Knobs
Before remote controls were normal in every home, older baby boomers may recall having to travel up to the TV and use the knobs to change the channels. It was used in traditional televisions, which were the first televisions to relay video and audio using analog signals.
TV Knobs
Toast, Hold The Butter
We all know it’s easy to make fun of the millennial generation and their love of avocado on toast, but come on, at the very least it tastes delicious. What doesn’t really? Toasted white sandwich bread with nothing on top.
Toast, Hold The Butter
Word Wall Art
Who would have thought that hanging motivational quotes in the bathroom would be a good idea? Apparently, baby boomers are to blame. It doesn’t matter whether they are decals or painted on; these are simply tacky in every way.
Word Wall Art
NCIS
It appears that after a certain age, you are obligated to watch every procedural cop show on television. The stories start to repeat themselves after a while, but hey, at least you know everything will work out in 60 minutes.
NCIS
Sending Emails
They haven’t even heard of WhatsApp, Messenger, or texting, for that matter? Emails are no longer sent by anyone. When compared to email, texting or using other apps allows information to reach the recipient immediately.
Sending Emails
Cruises
What a great idea: a floating hotel with a set schedule, shuffleboard, and all-you-can-eat buffets that you can leave for only a few hours a day. This may or may not sound like the best way to see the sights, learn about the culture, and sample the cuisine in the area.
Cruises
Paper Bills
To name a few characteristics, they’re untidy, difficult to track, and harmful to the environment. When there are options for digital or automatic payments, why would anyone choose to pay their bills the old-fashioned way?
Paper Bills
Men’s Slacks
These are looks that not even Gisele can pull off. People wear them in the same way as regular pants, but with pleats around the waist, which is the part of their body where they want to appear the most expansive.
Men’s Slacks
Racquetball
Like tennis, but instead of playing outside, you are confined to a small room where you hit a ball against the wall while inhaling your own sweat. What’s the point of all of this? Why don’t you go out and play tennis instead?
Racquetball
Infomercials
To make matters worse, each of these commercials is half an hour in length. Infomercials demonstrate that people who have a lot of money will buy anything they see on television.
Infomercials
Bizarre Salads
True, millennials eat a wide variety of strange foods. After all, who doesn’t like kombucha and sprouted nuts? They have never, however, made anyone suffer the agony of broccoli grape salad dipped in mayonnaise.
Bizarre Salads
Avon And Mary Kay
The Avon company is not one of my favorites; pink-clad women arrive at your door and charge you twice as much for pyramid scheme makeup as you would pay elsewhere. Instead, why not go to Sephora, Mac, or a drugstore to find more reasonably priced brands?
Avon And Mary Kay
Catalogs
If Amazon and shopping malls aren’t enough, here’s a magazine that contains a comprehensive listing of everything we sell. If you want to spend your money wisely, please take your time and thoroughly examine EVERYTHING.
Catalogs
Juice From Concentrate
Not that you should squeeze an orange every morning, but fresh orange juice is readily available in a box that is ready to serve. Also, defrost a can, mix it with water, and let it sit for a while. Who on earth thought this was a good idea to begin with?
Juice From Concentrate
Potpourri
Besides that, they can take you out to dinner and expect you to pay with an assortment of old bottle caps and nothing of worth. Because of the odd shapes of the bowls in which it is placed, it appears as though the odor is trapped inside the bowls.
Potpourri
Sweepstakes
It’s probably time for you to give up on this hobby of yours, guys. You’re not going to be victorious! People have spent a lot of money on it in the hopes of getting rich, but they have been unsuccessful.
Sweepstakes
The 9-to-5 Workweek
It’s probably time for you to give up on this hobby of yours, guys. You’re not going to be victorious! People have spent a lot of money on it in the hopes of getting rich, but they have been unsuccessful.
The 9 To 5 Workweek
Tobacco Ads On Billboards
Cigarette advertisements were ubiquitous in the 1960s and 1970s before the dangers of smoking were widely recognized. Joe Camel, a family-friendly character, and the world-famous silent Marlboro Man. Alternatively, “It’s toasted,” as the Lucky Strike slogan put it. Tobacco advertising on billboards was prohibited as public opinion shifted away from smoking.
Tabacco Ads On Billboards
Answering Machines
People left messages on answering machines, which were equipped with small cassette tapes for storage when they were not at home. BEEEEP, please leave a message in the box provided after the tone.
Answering Machines
Offline Banking
Use the drive-thru or an ATM if you absolutely must visit your local bank, which is highly unlikely given the nature of the situation. True, baby boomers are still going to the bank on a regular basis!!
Offline Banking
Eat Margarine
Fatty foods gained a bad reputation in the 1950s as a result of which people tried to eat less butter. Margarine was developed as a substitute, and it has the texture and flavor of butter, but it is not the same product.
Eat Margarine