Boomers are often known for their slightly dated opinions, but who said we can’t agree with them once in a while? After all, they made significant contributions to music (rock and roll!), led various social movements, and implanted many important work and family values into the upcoming generations.
So when reddit user Youssef4573 asked netizens what was something they agreed with Boomers, they shared without hesitation. Down below, you’ll find a list of things that the older generation was right about. From unnecessary abbreviations and store apps to learning how to DIY and socialize, there’s a grain of truth in each of these Boomers’ opinions.
Bored Panda also reached out to "The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy" author Leonard Steinhorn, who kindly agreed to tell us more about Boomers.
#21
A kid in 2024 should have the same freedom to exist unsupervised and move about their community independently as a boomer did growing up.
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154points
#22
You shouldn’t have to label Tide Pods as inedible.
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152points
#23
Wearing your waistband down around your thighs just looks silly. I have trouble not assuming a person wearing their pants like this is an imbecile.
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150points
#24
Physical bound paper books vs. electronic. I'm staring at screens all day for work and play, I'd like at least one (effortless) pass time to not involve a screen.
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149points
#25
Searching for a short question on Google should quickly and easily get me to a short answer. IN TEXT. Plainly and simply.
Go away YouTubers with fifty reaction emojis. P**s off blogs with fifty ads and a 500-word essay before even beginning to get to the point.
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149points
#26
The power button shouldn't be camouflaged black on black and hidden in the most inaccessible place.
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140points
#27
Just because I’m in public doesn’t mean I want to be filmed. Yeah I know legally you can but common courtesy people..
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132points
#28
I was gifted a bluetooth meat thermometer a couple of years ago. It was full of bells and whistles and the only way you could read the temperature is through an app on your phone. Tried using it a couple of times but eventually got frustrated with it, the battery ran out very quickly and it's now relegated to the back of a cupboard.
I just want something I can jam into the meat that gives me an instant temperature reading on the thing itself. Absolutely no need to reinvent the wheel.
132points
#29
I don't want an electronic ticket on my phone, Give me a paper ticket.
*puck Ticketmaster!*
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118points
#30
Car keys being apps on phones. No thanks, keys have been around a long time. There is a reason.
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117points
#31
My dad (a solid boomer) has been saying that ALL politicians are crooks since he became disenchanted with politics around the Nixon era. He was starry eyed before that, trying to make social change, yada yada. He still votes, but holds his nose. Can’t say I disagree with him.
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114points
#32
Everyone just seems so precious about themselves. Everyone is obsessed with their attachment styles, 'manifesting', and what flavor of neuro-divergent they are.
I appreciate people being self aware or even going to therapy but so many people just jump on these trendy bandwagons or just want to feel special or different. I think social media obsession probably propagates this.
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113points
#33
Learning DIY skills is crucial. I had basically zero DIY skills when I bought my house because I had lived in apartments for so long and I've had to learn a lot. YouTube tutorials are absolutely clutch.
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112points
#34
Do we really need all of these abbreviations? Does anyone know how to punctuate or use proper grammar anymore? Can these kids today read cursive?
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112points
#35
No freaking calls on speaker.
Also, absolutely no social media scrolling/listening to music/playing games on speaker.
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111points
#36
I DO NOT GIVE FACEBOOK PERMISSION TO USE MY PHOTOS.
102points
#37
Kids/teens are statistically spending *far* more time indoors since the 2000s and it is absolutely terrible for their physical and mental health. The cause of this is predominantly addictive indoor entertainment media, including social media and video games. And as a result youth are having their social and physical development stunted.
I think there is a lot of shame and denial in regards to this one. It makes the new generation sound a bit lame and pathetic. But... its true. Every single study ever done on this topic has largely come to this conclusion. It's happening, its bad, and we know what is causing it.
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94points
#38
Food delivery services are a complete ripoff and if you use them regularly you’re terrible with money. Get off my lawn.
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93points
#39
Cancel culture is unnecessary and will suck all the fun out of society.
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90points
#40
We’re all on our phones too much, to the point that social skills/considerations are degrading rapidly.
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85points