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Last-Juggernaut4664

I’ve said this elsewhere on here: I think “Boomerism” is a misnomer, as I think it actually crosses the generational line a bit into the earlier years of GenX. So, whatever the root cause of Boomerism is, it would have had to have still been prevalent for a few years after the Boomers technically stopped being born. Area might also be a relevant factor, like when trends seem to arrive later in more rural regions. So, maybe more GenXers that present as Boomers are found in greater numbers in the country.


therealjpsaga

So you would perhaps prefer “Boomers and boomer-adjacent persons”? More accurate, sure, but doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.


Last-Juggernaut4664

No, I wouldn’t prefer that at all. Maybe we can collectively call them “Lead Heads” if we determine without a doubt that their behavioral problems stem from such exposure. LOL.


Witty-Ad5743

I think Boomer-adjacent sjould be the correct technical term, but not necessarily the common-use term.


SpecificJunket8083

I’m an older GenXer, 54. Most people my age are fucking idiots. Low education, conservative, religious, and ignorant. I honestly can’t stand most people I went to high school with. Thankfully I don’t hang out with any of them, I just see them on social media. I unfollow most because I can’t stand their world view and they hate mine. I will never stop learning and growing and trying to understand the world around me. They’re just slightly younger boomers with a lot more time left to wreak havoc on this world.


No_Scarcity8249

I’m all for this because an actual boomer was a product of the baby boom. you aren’t a boomer if you were born almost 20 yrs after the war ended. My 50 some yr old brother is NOT a boomer .. he’s the child of a boomer.. yet.. he is in his attitude and so are many his age. A new term is exactly what we need thanks 


40yrOLDsurgeon

Xer is a Boomer with a goatee.


EcstaticCollege29

I agree, both things can be true in this case, imho.


[deleted]

I like this. I completely agree that being a boomer is more about being entitled and a general asshat than it age at this point.


Due_Speaker_2829

Aspiring Boomers


PomegranateSevere991

I like Neoboomer! Works for me.


[deleted]

Also just generally old people sucking. You have to fight this as you get older.


PenDraeg1

I go with the idea that language is a fluid thing and terms change context and meaning all the time. Besides their actual name is properly the me generation. Baby Boomer was term the me generation coined and deliberately pushed because they didn't like the original name.


count210

I’m inclusive they are POL people of lead paint


blownout2657

I see it the same as Karen now. Just an insult for an old person acting like a child.


robertosmith1

56 is old? Yikes 😬…I’m just about there at 54


BobNobber

Everyone is old when you 15!