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I Am No Longer Obsessed...With Anything

Posted by Trap-Lord-Supreme@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 576 comments

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Sometimes inertia makes me think I’m not interested in something, but if I go and do the thing, then I usually remember I love it. Live music is a good example.

Cholesterol Meds

Posted by Exciting_Pass_6344@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 177 comments

Do you have your college diploma hung in your home?

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Did you actually sneak out as teenagers?

Posted by Complete-Chipmunk-0@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 4554 comments

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No, but I snuck in regularly. Snuck by boyfriend in some nights,and also would miss the bus and sneak back into the house instead of going to school a few times.

Deep dive into one-hit wonders

Posted by Top-Molasses7661@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 827 comments

Do Americans actually use expressions like “once in a blue moon” or “let the cat out of the bag” in everyday conversation?

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Do you still have your first stuffed animal? If so, what is it and what is its name?

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what do americans call a pantry?

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Tinnitus - Anyone else?

Posted by willard_tagg@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 682 comments

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Still go to concerts but I wear Loops now. I have a constant buzzing that I only really notice when it’s quiet. I wear earplugs at night and fall asleep to a podcast, and sometimes I’ll run an air purifier for some white noise if the ringing is especially bad. That usually helps. My tinnitus is probably partly due to concerts, likely some due to headphones, and whitewater rafting h you

Favorite GenX "oops, all bangers" albums?

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How did you celebrate your 50th?

Posted by Every-Progress5590@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1704 comments

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Trying to get back home to Canada after the world shutdown due to the pandemic. That was a tense week in Dubai trying to get home.

How is everybody prepared for retirement?

Posted by IndividualHefty5342@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 671 comments

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We’re doing ok, but I’ve worked for government my whole career and the pension fund is the foundation of our retirement. 55 now and will be retired shortly before I turn 59. I actually could retire now but I want to have a lot of fun in retirement so trying to work a bit longer so we don’t have to worry once we pull the trigger.

If you lost your job how confident are you that you could find a similar one?

Posted by mrepa1369@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 671 comments

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Pretty confident. I quit a job in November, put out four resumes, got three interviews, then had an offer in less than a month. Start tomorrow.

Excluding Die Hard, what's the best Christmas movie?

Posted by singleguy79@reddit | Xennials | View on Reddit | 768 comments

Did you eat avocados growing up?

Posted by bdiddy621@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1896 comments

What song makes you groan.

Posted by titaniac79@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1724 comments

At What Age Did You Start Drinking Coffee

Posted by BMisterGenX@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 2496 comments

Hotties from our time

Posted by magdocjr@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 413 comments

We all grew up in the golden age of the screensaver. Which one was your favorite?

Posted by DieMensch-Maschine@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 117 comments

I need a good Gen-X name for this little guy. So far I’ve got Axel Foley and Robert Smith. Any suggestions?

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I need a good Gen-X name for this little guy. So far I’ve got Axel Foley and Robert Smith. Any suggestions?

Posted by thelonghauls@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1908 comments

Fam, I had to watch this 3 times.

Posted by zoot_boy@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 433 comments

Older = Less Friends?

Posted by Curious-Werewolf1733@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 43 comments

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I’ve started exercise classes with my pals, which means I see them more often and it keeps me accountable to show up. Since it’s run by an instructor, nobody has to plan what to do. We often gab in the hot tub after and that’s when other plans are made for brunch and stuff.

Fruit in cereal? Do folks still do that?

Posted by baltikboats@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 452 comments

What was your worst GenX gift?

Posted by MaddMango68@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 578 comments

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I’m the early 1990s my mom was into sweatshirts with sequins, rhinestones, and appliqués from a place called Seymour Fashions in the San Fernando Valley. After receiving very obnoxious clothes for a few gifts, we had the talk. She still gives me crap about not wanting clothes for gifts. It’s been over 30 years. 😂

Did you pool hop?

Posted by chillaxtion@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 73 comments

Give me one slogan. Only ONE jingle from memory. It’s ok if it’s close enough.

Posted by baltikboats@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 2453 comments

Anyone else tolerate sounds differently now?

Posted by Glad_Nobody6992@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 194 comments

How many GenX never had chicken pox.

Posted by Western-Highway4210@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 544 comments

I hate flying and everything about now!

Posted by One_Avocado_7275@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1132 comments

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I remember we went transcontinental on TWA in the 1970s and my mom mad me wear a dress. Was not enthused as I was a complete tomboy.

School’s starting. What lunchbox are you getting?

Posted by WritingRidingRunner@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 255 comments

School’s starting. What lunchbox are you getting?

Posted by WritingRidingRunner@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 255 comments

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https://preview.redd.it/nr4azejgx8nf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b810ab35d32b5766130a064a5c058fb3d10b999 Still have mine!

How many of y’all still wearing your backpacks on one shoulder?

Posted by edgarecayce@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 393 comments

DAE wake up singing “Joe lies, Joe lies when he cries” like it hasn’t been 37 years since seeing this in the theatre?

Posted by JoyfulCor313@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 72 comments

Musicians not of our generation you saw live.

Posted by bobroscopcoltrane@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1048 comments

So what are we all listening to lately?

Posted by castlite@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 279 comments

Name the band/performer you’ve seen the most in concert, & how many times:

Posted by GupChezzna@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1469 comments

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I used to live in the Sacramento area so I’ve seen CAKE at least a dozen times. Second up is Queens of the Stone Age. 9 times I think, soon to be 10.

Pensions…anyone?

Posted by SouthOrlandoFather@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1174 comments

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I’ve worked for municipal governments my whole career. The pension is going to be 2/3 my retirement most likely. My plan is to retire at 58, if not sooner. That said, I live in a small house and have a 15 year old car. A lot of my friends have flashier things and not a ton of savings. Trade offs.

Make A Run For the Border!!!

Posted by Fickle_Neck_2366@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 235 comments

Which is your favorite British New Wave group? Orchestral maneuvers in the dark, tears for fears, Alphaville etc

Posted by Ivor_the_1st@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 115 comments

The odd band you loved

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What "gone too soon" musician did you get to see in person before they were gone? Any that you regret missing?

Posted by mourningsunrises@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1579 comments

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Saw Nirvana opening for RHCP, & Smashing Pumpkins/Hole in a tiny venue all in the same week. All the New Wave bands. Grew up in LA, so saw any band that played on KROQ. Really wish I got to see the Beastie Boys or The Pixies (w/ Kim).

How many GenXers still carry a knife at all times?

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We're so underrated!

Posted by SquirrelsNRaccoons@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1748 comments

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Ooooo I went to that RHCP/Nirvana/Pearl Jam tour as well, Cow Palace in SF on NYE. I saw so many great bands at the tiny Cattle Club in Sac. Probably most impressive was No Doubt (had friends in the opening band) or Hole opening for Smashing Pumpkins.

Brain is fried - need a movie recommendation

Posted by cricket_bacon@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 1545 comments

Did anyone in their 40s suddenly get a disease that there was no history of ? Mid 40s and suddenly I am diagnosed with a disabling disease that there was nothing there for my whole life. Not injury related.

Posted by Cautious_Income7311@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 353 comments

The 50+ GenX’ers… how long does it take now to “Start your day”?

Posted by Pinchaser71@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 560 comments

For the older GenX crowd. Who did you get to see perform live from 50’s or 60’s pop culture?

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Match Game is on Tubi

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My dad was on Match Game, I think twice. I used to record the show to see if I could find him, but eventually gave up. Maybe someday I’ll magically stumble across it.

Is the shingles vaccine supposed to knock you on your ass?

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