Alright, everyone, gather ’round because we have some spicy hot takes incoming. The internet is a bizarre and fantastic place where people from all walks of life can connect and share their views and sentiments on just about anything. And do we have a doozy for you today. In response to a post asking, “Non-boomers, what’s your most boomer opinion?”, the comments section has become a great source of hilarious and surprising answers. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be taken aback by some of the most boomer-y beliefs out there.
Unnecessary Gadgets
“Five-year-olds don’t need Smartphones.”
“The smartphone ownership for kids is baffling to me. It makes me feel like a super boomer, but knowing what they get up to is very harmful. Shady games are tricking kids into microtransactions that render you broke, and kids are finding out about really rough stuff. Cyberbullying one another, being groomed by creeps, etc. Lots of dangers, but fortunately, a lot of that can be avoided through vigilant parenting, using parental access controls, and y’know, actually raising the kid.”
Overly Connected
“I don’t want my refrigerator connected to the internet. It has one job.”
“Or my printer. I was trying to scan something at my mom’s house this week, and her printer wouldn’t let me log into the program to scan things unless I was connected to the internet. (She has internet, but her computer drops the connection every time it goes to sleep, so she has to reboot it all the time). And then it would only let me scan things once I made an account. The printer has spent 100% of its life connected to the computer with a USB cord, and the printer knows it is connected via USB because it told me it was connected via USB. HP, you can get lost with these nonsense obstacles you put in the way of people using the device they already paid for. I only need internet and an account to use the software, so you can nag me about signing up for ‘helpful’ refills of your overpriced ink.”
Touchin’ It
“Physical keyboards are better.”
“What’s with car manufacturers now wanting only to put in a giant touch screen? Where are my physical buttons? Damn it! I can only deal with touch screens for phones and tablets.”
Pulling Up
“PULL UP YA PANTS.”
“The most real boomer opinion in the thread, right here.”
So Many Subscriptions
“There’s too many subscription services for stuff. It’s nice to have access to unlimited movies and TV, but like…for the most part, I wind up just watching the same sitcom over and over to decompress after work. How much could I have saved by just getting B99 and King of the Hill box sets instead of paying for Hulu for four years? And anything, where they mail you a box of curated junk every month, is absolutely unnecessary, too freakin’ sweet.”
More Community
“Communities within neighborhoods would be lovely. My mum talks about it all the time, but it’s something I’ve never experienced myself. Like, we know our neighbors, but that’s about it. I’d love to live on a street or in a suburb where people have little get-togethers (street parties for big events) or generally know and look out for each other more meaningfully.”
Too Many Apps
“I hate how literally everything these days has a stupid app that you need to have in order to use it. Everything from kids’ toys to freakin cars needs some sort of app these days. Why!? What if you plan on having this item for a long while, and the app either gets deleted, gets malware, or just doesn’t function due to the company not updating it? You would have to throw it out, causing more waste in this world. This is planned obsolescence just disguised as being technologically advanced.”
Ditchin’ It
“Absolutely everything is disposable nowadays. Nothing is made to last anymore. If you find something you like, it’ll be worn out in a year and probably not made anymore when you want to buy a replacement. It’s the absolute worst with clothes and kid’s toys. Kids’ toys, giving them such disposable toys discourages them from being nice with and taking care of their possessions. Why does it matter when it will get worn out so quickly and they’ll be bought a replacement? I also think it’s a shame that these kids won’t have their toys to pass on to their children because it couldn’t last.”
Bad Back
“My back hurts.”
“Had back pain since I was about 17. Boy, I feel like an old man as I literally groan when I get out of a chair.”
Scary Teens
“Teenagers are scary.”
“They’re scary because they’re big enough to do damage and not developed enough to have impulse control.”
“Also, in many countries, the law just says that they are unaccountable for their actions because they’re minors. In Ireland, I don’t fear the adult junkies; I fear the roving gangs of 16-year-olds – they are untouchable and know it. It’s terrifying.”
Instant Messaging
“Just because we have access to instant communication doesn’t mean I’m obligated to message you back immediately.”
“For real. Literally had to remind someone I was on bereavement and needed more than a few seconds.”
Lawn Lounger
“Get off my lawn.”
“I have become this person. I have a townhouse, and my loud, rude neighbors take their dogs to pee on MY little front lawn, and I have to be restrained from throttling them. Get off my lawn and get away from my windows!”
Social Security
“I’d really enjoy some social security.”
“You should have thought of that before you became peasants!”
Big Thanks
“Sending out thank you notes when you receive a gift from someone. My mom was always big on that, and I understand why. I bought an expensive gift for my friend’s birthday, and she never messaged me or thanked me. Saying thank you isn’t hard and means a lot to the person.”
Bad Idea
“Posting your kids on social media.”
“Almost everything mentioned isn’t really a boomer thing. People assume boomers are against all technology, which is absurd. As you said, many boomer grandparents have basically dedicated their personal social media (generally Facebook) accounts only to show off their grandchildren.”
Not-Smart Phones
“People use their phones too much, particularly for texting and social media. Getting upset because your girlfriend/boyfriend hasn’t texted you back for a few hours or liked your photo is so unhealthy.”
“I miss the era before cell phones. Where unless you were important enough to have to carry a pager, no one could contact you off of work hours.”
Helicopter Parents
“People are way too overprotective of kids these days. It makes for anxious adults who aren’t confident in their own abilities.
I grew up underneath a helicopter parent who was WAY too overprotective. I have to actively force myself not to be that way with my kids. Maybe I’ve swung too far in the opposite direction, but I really want my kids to do things on their own and not be 18 years old on the highway having a panic attack because they don’t know what to do with a flat tire (not my finest moment).”
Better Bed
“The only boomer opinion I can see myself having is understanding the value of a good orthopedic bed and pillow (my grandad used to talk about this often). My chronic pain kicks the life out of me unless I’m comfortable.”
“Spend your money where you spend your time. Shoes, bed, chair for work, chair/couch for home, car (at least car seat). You’ll spend almost all of your life in/on these things. Make sure they’re comfortable.”
Hanging Out
“When you have friends over, you’re not supposed to be on the phone constantly. Just talk, go outside, play games.”
“Few weeks met up with some friends, and one of my friends was on his phone the entire time. It was super annoying like, why even come out if you’re just going to be on your phone the whole time and not even bother joining in on the conversation?”
Bad Driving
“People’s driving is getting progressively worse. I have to honk at someone a few times a week to move at a green light because they have to check Facebook every time they stop.”
“It’s a real boomer opinion to assume they’re checking Facebook.”
Needless Spending
“Quit spending money on stupid stuff that you won’t want in a year and put it towards saving for the future.”
“It’s because it’s a cycle. It’s hard to break, I know. You spend most of your time with no money, unable to get anything you want. Living with crap food etc., and then you get some money through. Well damn, you could save it; that’s the logical thing to do, right? You finally have money to get some nice things and treat yourself. It’s easier to save money when you can treat yourself, but if you can’t, then excess money rarely ends up saved.”
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