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drivingrldrivingrl Posts: 1,448
edited September 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Greatest: Approx. 1901 - 1924
Silent: Approx. 1925 - 1945
Baby Boomer: Appox. 1946 - 1964
Generation X: Appox. 1965 - 1980
MTV Generation: Approx. 1975 - 1988
Millenial (Generation Why?): Approx. 1982 - 1994

I'm suprisingly relieved that I would be considered a member of Gen X/MTV Generation. You millenials scare the bejeezus out of me.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generations_(book)
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  • NeilJamNeilJam Posts: 1,191
    Why is the MTV Generation in there? I didn't think generations were supposed to overlap.
  • Indian SummerIndian Summer Posts: 2,296
    I'm definitely the MTV generation. Got that shiz when I was 5 years old, and was hooked. Too bad its nothing but reality shows now :(
    "It's all happening"
  • drivingrldrivingrl Posts: 1,448
    NeilJam wrote:
    Why is the MTV Generation in there? I didn't think generations were supposed to overlap.

    Probably because people born within this time frame exert other characteristics that don't necessarily fit with Generation X
    drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
    kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.

    Next!"
  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    I don't get generations since they really have no beginning and end. I mean - people are born constantly, right? It's not like there's anything really separating people.

    Also, I resent the stereotypes that come with them.
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  • OffHeGoes29OffHeGoes29 Posts: 1,240
    Speaking as a child of the 90s


    What about 1981? I was born in 82, but I feel more at home with Gen X's values.
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,123
    I don't think anyone born after 1950-ish should be Baby Boomer
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    ^^^^ There is also a lesser known generation called Generation Jones - 1956-1964. (Look it up on wikipedia) It consists of those who were really too young to remember all the stuff Baby Boomers talk about and remember. I was born in 61, and never felt part of the baby boomers feel that I share some values with Generation X. I think there are some grey areas between the groups.
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  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    Apparently I fall under MTV/Millenial. Kinda makes sense I suppose. '85 Rules!
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  • kickoutthejamskickoutthejams Posts: 18
    I think recognizing the differences between generations serves a great purpose. I was born in '76 and consider myself Gen X through and through. I think anyone born after '80 is Gen Y (why?--that's excellent). I think there is a huge difference in general between X and why. Not completely across the board, there are definietly some cool Y's, but I think the majority of them are soft, stupid, whiney bitches, with terrible taste is music and just about everything else, obviously if you are part of Y and posting on here you are and exception. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the generations before X, but I would like to here why's take on where they fit it and if I am way off base in my stereotype?
  • SnakeSnake Posts: 2,605
    Its weird, im Generation Y, but my parents are baby boomers. I think that I should qualify for Generation X! :cool:
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  • drivingrldrivingrl Posts: 1,448
    OffHeGoes29 wrote:
    Speaking as a child of the 90s


    What about 1981? I was born in 82, but I feel more at home with Gen X's values.

    Haha. You're a millenial. *points and mocks*
    drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
    kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.

    Next!"
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