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Monday, November 18. 2019

"OK, Boomer"

How annoying is that expression?
Posted by The Barrister in Hot News & Misc. Short Subjects at 14:37 | Comments (25) | Trackbacks (0)

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At first I didn't get what that expression was supposed to mean. Now I get it. It's what an immature young person says when they can't think of a smart-sounding insult. It speaks to a lack of an intelligent vocabulary.
#1 RebeccaH on 2019-11-18 14:43 (Reply)
As a member of Gen X, I'm just over here enjoying my popcorn.
#2 Ken in NH on 2019-11-18 14:51 (Reply)
You and me both, brother. And also my parents, who are the "Silent Generation".
#2.1 Janet on 2019-11-18 19:47 (Reply)
Many of my peers were raised by the Silent Generation, but I was blessed/cursed with mid-to-late boomer parents. (Let's just say I was at my mother's HS graduation.) This meant I was left to raise myself and my brother. I'm not complaining though. I just basically did the opposite of what I saw my parents doing and it has served me well.
#2.1.1 Ken in NH on 2019-11-19 09:44 (Reply)
It just gives me the giggles. Those who name-call probably don't have any coherent arguments to offer.
#3 jdgalt on 2019-11-18 14:54 (Reply)
Agreed that it's a weak replacement for any actual argument, but I find it tiresome rather than funny.
#3.1 T Migratorious on 2019-11-18 16:40 (Reply)
Annoying? Im 68 and I think it's funny. It's the equivalent of "OK, Gramps" which I would use on occasion and of course I thought I was hilarious.

If you get annoyed by that, it's apparently effective. Got it, Boomer?
#4 Galway Boy on 2019-11-18 14:55 (Reply)
Just respond with "No Problem, Whiner". The research shows that they (the Millennials) are narcissistic, lazy and coddled with a tendency to jump from job to job - no staying power which will work out badly for them in the long run since they can't advance or build up equity by moving to a new job - but of course they think they should start at the top anyway. I think the comment just shows how envious they are, but they don't see all the hard work that went into the person achieving that position.
#5 Commsguy on 2019-11-18 15:05 (Reply)
Meh. Just respond with "Ok, shroomer."
#6 sixtyville on 2019-11-18 15:15 (Reply)
My usual response is 'OK Millie'.
#7 Steve Scheiwe on 2019-11-18 15:32 (Reply)
Cracks me up, especially coming from some broke-ass hipster. Hell, give me time, and I'll show him all my Official Geezer cards (Medicare, Bus Pass, etc.)
#8 Mike Anderson (Link) on 2019-11-18 15:32 (Reply)
My husband thinks (but usually won't say out loud), "Have fun paying for my retirement."
#8.1 Texan99 on 2019-11-19 10:32 (Reply)
Said to my face I would find it amusing. Said behind my back I wouldn't know about it and so wouldn't have a reaction.
#9 steve walsh on 2019-11-18 15:55 (Reply)
Shrug, been there, done that. 'Don't trust anyone over 30.', etc., etc.
#10 ambisinistral (Link) on 2019-11-18 15:56 (Reply)
@7 Steve:
Mostly I find it amusing.

I've been using, "Whatever, Millie"

JWM
#11 jwm (Link) on 2019-11-18 16:43 (Reply)
I cured my smart alecky 29 year old son of saying that by replying back to everything he said to me with "Ok, Boomer" for a week. Haven't heard him say it once since. Seems I ruined the fun of it. Too bad.
#12 Taime on 2019-11-18 16:53 (Reply)
My 16yo turned me onto this. I noted that her generation was never ashamed to share their inexperience with us.
#13 RT on 2019-11-18 18:10 (Reply)
I revel in my boomer grumpiness, just like old-timers did when I was feeling my oats and being a smart-ass. You want to identify me by generation, have at it. I'll just say, "OK, well it's obvious I'm a boomer - what's your excuse, Snowflake?" Payback with compounded interest is a requirement in cross-generational trash talk.
#14 Aggie on 2019-11-18 18:14 (Reply)
Bye, Felicia
#15 Assistant Village Idiot on 2019-11-18 19:23 (Reply)
To me it is a vocal statement that the speaker is clueless about the issue and reflexively resents someone older and wiser implying they are ignorant. Anyone with a good knowledge of the issues could refute the "boomers" objection and would appear confident and informed. But by choosing a mindless ride insult they appear childish.
#16 Oneguy on 2019-11-18 19:36 (Reply)
As a Boomer mom to two millennials, I find it hilarious! Our Boomer generation was criticized mercilessly when we were their age. Millennials whether hard working or lazy also get lumped together and the pile on is just as annoying as when it happened to us. So to those who take great umbrage at this comeback, I say “OK Boomer”! Our generation may continue to be so annoying that they may just turn us all into soylent green.
#17 Annie Rose on 2019-11-18 19:37 (Reply)
Check out the comments!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2509630502690782&substory_index=43&id=100000873876675
#18 Shay Gaetz (Link) on 2019-11-18 21:33 (Reply)
I just smile and say "Thanks Snowflake".

It just doesn't compare to some of the other things I've been called (i.e., Nazi, baby killer, Hell's Angel).
#19 Frisco Scooter Trash on 2019-11-19 12:59 (Reply)
Its supposed to be.

But mostly it irritates me with the ignorance displayed by the user - most of the time the people they're calling 'boomers' are genXers. Actual boomers aren't spending a lot of time on the internet, let alone social media.
#20 Agammamon on 2019-11-19 13:34 (Reply)
Oh,I guess I am a real Boomer. Lots of descendants. Lots of time on the internet. None of them has said it to me yet.
They wouldn't dare. Gramma is too mouthy to be much fun.
#21 pbird on 2019-11-19 19:03 (Reply)

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