People share 15 'boomer complaints' that every person can relate to regardless of their age
The newer generations don't necessarily like all the changes that technology has brought about. This X thread is a solid proof of that.
Being in love with all new technology and understanding the ever-evolving world is generally considered a GenZ or millennial thing while complaining about change is typically believed to be something boomers excel at. However, not every change is pleasant. So when Lori Harvey—who goes by @FvreignLL on X—posted, "What’s the most boomer complaint you have?" many people took to the comments section to point out boomer complaints that they can relate to and consider totally valid. There are certain norms in the new world that make people want to go back in time. The type of music, availability of physical books and media, and so much more evoke a sense of nostalgia in the younger generations as well.
Many people also want the speed of the content to slow down or read at their own pace. Others might want wider access to knowledge than just a simple Google search that leaves people wanting more. Maybe there is an in-between that works for the tech-savvy people excited about new technology and the old souls who want to hold onto a passing phase a little longer. People posted their complaints and the things that they would like to bring back from the past on the X thread. While some are hilarious, some carry a real longing for a bygone era, at least parts of it. Others thought that certain new inventions have brought about more hassles than improvements. Here are the 15 most relatable ones that several people agree to:
1. QR codes are the real hassle
I don’t want to use a QR code to see a menu or store hours , give me a paper menu 😒
— Lori Harvey Distant Cousin MEL 💕🥰 (@FvreignLL) June 7, 2024
2. Where to hangout- that is the question
There is nowhere for kids to hangout these days. Movies are too expensive, malls aren't as accessible, not enough parks, etc.
— King Kinvar (@KingKinvar) June 6, 2024
3. They want to own what you pay for
I wanna go back to blue-rays and DVDs and actually own the content I like. Fk streaming, yes to physical media!
— Octokraken (@Octokraken1) June 8, 2024
4. The ever-evolving language; a trouble for all ages
I don’t know what the kids are talking about anymore with all this new-fangled TikTok language! WTF does bussing and no cap mean?
— anarcho-weeb (@thrash242) June 7, 2024
5. Why do you need an email address to exist
Why is my new coffee pot asking for my email address?
— Parody (@TerfinUSAParody) June 10, 2024
6. Bring the old music back
Modern mainstream music actually does suck. Every artist pitch corrects their vocals. Time is money in the studio, so artists will edit and process instead of doing multiple takes, but with everyone doing the same editing and processing, everyone now sounds the same.
— Jake (@FSAPOJake) June 7, 2024
7. When coffee weighs down on your pocket
I remember when coffee wasn’t the cost of a meal.
— Patrick M. Lockwood🏳️🌈 (@DoctorLockwood) June 7, 2024
8. Library culture needs to come back
Bring libraries back. Google isn't making ppl smarter, we need physical encyclopedias back.
— Ladyt2613 (@ladyT26akasasha) June 8, 2024
9. A peaceful hike is a luxury nowadays
10. The need for slow-paced text content is real
I want google search results to be text, not videos.
— Gustavo Higón u otro de igual atractivo físico (@GustavoHigon) June 7, 2024
11. Buy earphones, please
If you want to listen to music, podcasts, Netflix, TikTok, ect. on your phone, please do everyone a favor:
— Nicole (@nicolemather26) June 6, 2024
BUY AIRPODS OR EARPHONES!!!
Nobody want to listen to all that in an otherwise quiet space🙄
12. Where is the light?
Why are the backgrounds in shows so dark? Some of them are too damn dark. I can’t see shit lol
— Val :black_heart: (@empireoftheval) June 6, 2024
13. Some people prefer calls over texts
That phone you use for photos and apps and media and influencing and music and such.....
— Unreal Estate (@kweschn) June 7, 2024
IS STILL A PHONE.
CALL INSTEAD OF TEXTING, SOMETIMES.
HEARING A VOICE CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.
14. Just want to listen to non-stop music
Bring back iPods … I’m tired of being interrupted by calls, texts, etc 😭😭
— Keyah. (@The8thPoodle) June 7, 2024
15. Tired of overly sensitive technology
BRING BACK BUTTONS. IM SICK OF EVERYTHING BEING TOUCH SENSITIVE.
— Chopped Liver (@Bacon_Leary) June 6, 2024
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