Ask a boomer, and it was the millennials who destroyed all that was good and pure. Irrespective of whether you miss them or you are glad they’re gone, these are 17 things Boomers accuse millennials of killing, burying, and dancing over their graves.
The 9-to-5 Grind
Boomers refer to it as “laziness.” Millennials refer to it as “setting boundaries.” Apparently, staring at a desk for eight consecutive hours while your soul is elsewhere was not the dream. Remote work, side hustles, and four-day weeks are the revolution. And it is personal.
Fabric Softener
Apparently, millennials don’t have faith in soft towels. Boomers were rattled when sales of fabric softener plummeted. But seriously? None of us actually have any idea what it does. Is it for clothing? The soul? We might never know.
Marriage Before 30
Boomers were married with children and a house at 25. Millennials? Still figuring out how to text back and not sobbing over writing a rent check. We didn’t kill marriage — we just postponed it until we have emotional intelligence and a savings bank account.
Paper Maps
Boomers held onto those giant, backseat-eating road maps like they were unwinding ancient scrolls. Millennials? We figure a calming voice named Google will lead us — and if it leads us into a lake, it’s just part of the journey. Who even carries a map anymore?
Golf
Boomers view golf as the epitome of luxury. Millennials view it as expensive boredom in polo tops. Country club fee, silent judgment, and tee times? Thanks, but no thanks. We’d rather hike, nap, or stream Netflix all day.
Homeownership
Did we “kill” it — or did it price itself out of existence as salaries plateaued? Either way, boomers are wondering why 30-year-olds don’t have homes. Meanwhile, millennials are over here arguing if they can afford a third plant this month.
Diamonds
Why spend a thousand dollars on a rock when you can use it for a travel fund, therapy, or a dog with health benefits? Millennials said “nah” to those diamonds and “yes” to lab-created or nothing. Boomers label it tragic. We label it conscious.
Napkins
Apparently, millennials think paper towels do the same job—without the pretentious fold. Yep, no one’s ironing napkins before dinner anymore. We’re wiping burrito grease with whatever’s closest and moving on with our lives.
Cable TV
Why waste your time on commercials when you can watch 12 episodes back-to-back on Netflix while ignoring all the texts? Millennials killed cable and buried it with VHS recordings and streamed the funeral on demand. And no, they will not be back for the reunion special.
Bar Soap
Clearly, bar soap is just too “icky” for us anymore. Body wash, soap-free body cleansers, or whatever kind of green, gender-neutral gel is sold in a refill pack is what the millennials want. Boomers behave as though the demise of Irish Spring is a personal betrayal.
Department Stores
Wading through 47 sprayers of cologne for a pair of socks? Millennials rolled their eyes and clicked “add to cart” instead. From malls to Macy’s, the death of the department store is stamped with a Prime logo and delivered in just 2 days.
Malls as a Social Event
Boomers window-shopped for the fun of it, flirted on food courts, and socialized at Orange Julius. Millennials swipe, tap, and bag at the checkout. When we leave the house, it’s only to get something important done — not window-browsing polyester in fluorescent light and Cinnabon regret.
Casual Phone Calls
Phone calls are acts of war, millennials would say. And boomers? Well, they’ll leave a voicemail and call your landline. We like texts, voice messages, or ghosting — because surprise rings now qualify as low-grade panic attacks.
Sitting Down to Watch the 6 PM News
Boomers would reverently hold the evening news in sacred ritual. Today? Millennials learn about it in memes, tweets, or sobbing TikTok analyses. Unless it is delivered by a 23-year-old whispering while making pasta, we probably did not see it.
Print Magazines & Newspapers
Boomers had the morning paper and glossy mags. Millennials have tabs, doomscrolling, and the occasional some “You won’t believe this” thing that some guy shares with them at 2 AM. If it can’t fit onto a screen, it is basically extinct.
Answering the Door for Strangers
Yeah, boomers will open the door in a robe to anyone – the mailman, the neighbor on the block, or some random salesman with a clipboard. Millennials? We freeze, mute the TV, and pretend no one’s home like a zombie plague is raging on the streets outside. Do not knock unannounced.
Ironing
If it can’t be worn straight out of the dryer or steamed in 30 seconds, then it’s staying wrinkled. Millennials will not iron unless it is for a funeral or a wedding. And even then, it is still iffy. Sorry, but the wrinkle is in.
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15 Things Gen Z Thinks Are New But Boomers Did First
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