50 Funny And Relatable Gen X Posts Other Generations Probably Won’t Understand

Isn’t it fascinating how we’ve divided the human timeline into these quirky categories? We’ve got the silent heroes, the booming boomers, the effortlessly cool Gen X, the tech-savvy millennials, the Zoom-loving Gen Z, and hey there, Gen Alpha, you’re next in line. But right now, let’s turn the spotlight on you, you awesome Gen X’ers – the original latchkey kids, the masters of retro-cool. Born in 1965–1980, you know all too well about neon clothes, jelly bracelets, stirrup leggings, pay phones, big hair, and strawberry shortcake…From the cosmic dust of the ’60s to the neon glow of the ’80s, ther/GenXsubreddit captures the essence of what it was like to grow up and live in this era. We’ve curated our favorite posts from the group, so grab your VHS tapes, dust off your Pogs collection, and get ready for a journey through the era of neon fanny packs, grunge anthems, and a world where the only social network that mattered was the one you actually attended in person.This post may includeaffiliate links.

From the cosmic dust of the ’60s to the neon glow of the ’80s, ther/GenXsubreddit captures the essence of what it was like to grow up and live in this era. We’ve curated our favorite posts from the group, so grab your VHS tapes, dust off your Pogs collection, and get ready for a journey through the era of neon fanny packs, grunge anthems, and a world where the only social network that mattered was the one you actually attended in person.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

I Feel Like As A Gen-Xer, This Resonates With Me

Trying To Think Of A Clever Caption, But I Can’t Top This

The Best Part Of Getting A New Cassette

Seems Just About Right For Us

This Sums Up The Genx Music-Purchasing Experience

I Feel Like Gen X Is The Only Generation To Just Embrace This Reality

Sit, Ubu, Sit. Good Dog. Does Anyone Remember This?

What Are Your Thoughts On This? Accurate?

I Can’t Disagree

Just Had To Leave This Here. Had No Choice In Fact

How Everyone Else Thinks The 80s Looked Like vs. Reality

“Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner!"

Has Happened More Than Once!!!!! Especially About 9/11

How Very

Gen Xers are known for being resourceful and independent due to their latchkey upbringing. They value a work-life balance, having seen their parents' work demands affect family time. Their cynicism can be attributed to the economic and societal challenges they faced during their childhood and early adulthood.

I Suspect We Can All Relate To This

What Would Some Of Our Disproven Facts Be?

My God… We Suffered… Suffered So Much

Now, aged 43 to 58, the “Coolest Generation"finds joyin simple activities like trips to Costco or Target, cozy Friday nights in, excitement over a new shower or lawnmower, and even crafting jelly from hand-picked crabapples.

Does Anyone Else Still Do This?

Stuck In The Middle With You

Oh, Ain’t This The Truth

Who Had A Car Stereo That Had A Removeable Faceplate?

This Is Only Going To Get Worse

Retirement For Generation X

Yes We Turned Out Just Fine

So… Umm… There’s That

Only Genx Has This Specialized Skill

Continue scrolling for a dose of nostalgia and fun from the Gen X era – the generation that gave us leg warmers and the modern smartphone. Upvote your favorite ones and drop a comment on the ones that resonated with you the most.

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