You know whats Not on Roids, the collective groan of Gen Z realizing their parents weren’t entirely wrong about… well, a lot of things. Seriously! Its frankly bizarre that we spent years roasting Boomers for avocado toast and then discover they actually had some decent organizational skills. The article says it – if Gen Z can agree with Boomers on something, anything might be possible! Which is terrifying when you consider the list of grievances younger generations harbor. Let’s unpack 50 things we apparently think previous folks did better, shall we?
First up: Landline phones! Remember those? Apparently, they were reliable. Try explaining that to someone whose TikTok feed buffers every five seconds. Then theres physical mail – slower, yes, but also…tangible? We’re nostalgic for paper now?! It’s a slippery slope. And dont even get me STARTED on the fact that people actually knew how to wait for things. No instant gratification! How barbaric!
Okay, deep breaths. Here are more: Mix tapes (who had the time?), map reading skills (Google Maps exists!), knowing lyrics to songs without relying on auto-generated captions, basic sewing, cursive writing (a dying art form), and…gasp… face-to-face conversations. Apparently, Boomers were better at them. We’re just too busy documenting our lives for the internet!
The list goes on: Properly storing leftovers, knowing how to change a tire, using an encyclopedia, handwriting thank you notes (digital emojis dont count!), being able to entertain themselves without screens… its endless. Apparently, Boomers had better posture, knew more about gardening, and were generally less glued to their phones.
And let’s not forget the fashion! While some of it was questionable, there was a certain effort involved that feels missing in todays “comfort is king” aesthetic. We’re lamenting the loss of tailored suits? Seriously?!
It all boils down to this: we complained about their slowness, their rigidity, their…everything. But now, we’re quietly admitting they might have possessed a few skills and qualities that are rapidly disappearing in our hyper-connected world. Its profoundly unsettling, frankly.
