December 16, 2022 at 1:34 am

The Most Toxic Traits Of Older Generations, According To Gen Z

by Trisha Leigh

There is no shortage of fodder when it comes to generation wars on the internet. Millennials and Boomers, Gen Z and Boomers, occasionally Millennials and Gen Z, and when people remember that Gen X exists sometimes they get dragged into the fray, too.

To that end,  Gen Z (and a few Millennials) are calling out what they think is the most toxic traits of Boomers and Gen X alike – and no one is going to be happy to hear it.

15. I fail to see the insult.

I suppose it’s funny because it’s true.

https://twitter.com/loganbonner/status/1272979287260327936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1272979287260327936%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

14. That struggle is necessary for growth.

Is it really, though?

https://twitter.com/russelmatthew_/status/1275682837375651841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1275682837375651841%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

13. It can be both.

I’m just saying.

https://twitter.com/postcrunk/status/624693839245234176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E624693839245234176%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

12. Not that they care.

But I suppose it’s time that someone should.

https://twitter.com/TemperanceAlden/status/1450527144677830660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1450527144677830660%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

11. What’s it like having money?

Quick, ask your Boomer parents before they die.

https://twitter.com/itslittletunny/status/1072929464806506497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1072929464806506497%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

10. They’re not qualified.

Thanks to you.

https://twitter.com/ellle_em/status/1387866880921198595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1387866880921198595%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

9. It’s tough to compute.

Especially if college was cheap/free when you went.

https://twitter.com/PaperWash/status/1096608002629664768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1096608002629664768%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

8. They don’t expect anyone to listen.

It’s just their emo side coming out.

https://twitter.com/ayyriestrology/status/1349109785988386824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1349109785988386824%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

7. It’s really quite expensive.

Among other things.

https://twitter.com/lolumOKUR/status/1414610264742322179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1414610264742322179%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

6. If only it were that simple.

Maybe they should try some therapy themselves.

https://twitter.com/dealzjr/status/1260151504004055040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1260151504004055040%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

5. That’s true.

Ask yourself if they deserve it, though.

https://twitter.com/hardwurkindaddy/status/1464643601984598025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1464643601984598025%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

4. Universally gross.

Everyone should stop immediately.

https://twitter.com/LeftyGeologist/status/1464410275419983877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1464410275419983877%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

3. Across the board.

I’m starting to think soft must be a good thing.

https://twitter.com/ellle_em/status/1011003645729689600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1011003645729689600%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

2. If you say that, maybe they are talking about you.

You’re making their case for them.

https://twitter.com/pinkladyfoxx/status/1359739809040842753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1359739809040842753%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

1. Are there receipts for this?

I’ll wait.

https://twitter.com/Atlanticesque/status/1465031268500918278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1465031268500918278%7Ctwgr%5Ea89f59d1b0d8b6736bc82f20cc03fcc0e177764d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Flizmrichardson%2Fbaby-boomer-gen-x-toxic-trends

Yeah, I don’t know. I feel like taking sides will just get me in trouble.

That’s what happens when you straddle a generational line, I suppose.

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