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Cultural Icons Baby Boomers Loved but Zoomers Have No Clue About Part Two

There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.  

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There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.  

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Baby Boomers and Cheap Foods we Grew Up with That Gen Z Won't Even Try

As societal norms and tastes change over time, certain foods that were once (and are still) cheap, beloved staples may fall out of favor with Zoomers. But to us Baby Boomers they were to die for. (Well in most cases). So, sit back and see what foods made us Baby Boomers the way we are.

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Baby Boomers and Status Symbols That Mean Nothing Today

Back in the Baby Boomer Days, certain things embodied success, but now, those same things are looked down on as outdated or useless. So, let’s take a look at some of the status symbols boomers still love that don’t mean much in the Zoomer world today.

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Baby Boomers and things we did for Fun in the 70s That would leave Gen Z completely clueless

Before smartphones, Wi-Fi, or even cable TV, Boomers in the 1970s found all sorts of weird, wild, and wonderful ways to have fun — and most of them would leave Gen Z either confused, concerned, or completely clueless.

From chasing down the ice cream truck barefoot to doing things that would get a “please don’t try this at home” warning toda...

Whether they came out in the 50s, 60s or the 70s, there is something so special about classic cartoons. Some lasted many years, while others were a one-season wonder. Yet, our childhoods wouldn’t have been the same without them. So, sit back and listen as we take a trip down memory lane of Baby Boomer cartoons.

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Every generation has its own set of norms and standards that help shape important aspects of their life, from how they define success to the way they approach relationships and navigate societal expectations. But the truth of the matter remains that there are many values boomers think is important that mean nothing to young people today. Whether they see those values as outdated or unachievable, younger generations are rejecting so...

Some TV commercials stick with us like that old piece of gum under your high school desk—except in a good way. For Boomers, certain ads aren’t just thirty-second blips on a screen; they’re cultural touchstones that defined an era. Whether it’s a jingle you can’t shake or a catchphrase that still makes you smile. Today we will test the memory of two fellow Baby Boomers (My wife and her sister or simply known as the Sisters). So sit ...

The 1960s was a golden era for television, filled with groundbreaking shows that captivated us Baby Boomers. Today, many of these once-popular series have faded into obscurity. So, sit about and join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about these forgotten gems.

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I had the pleasure of having acclaimed author Jeff Nelligan as a guest host on Growing Up Boomer. Mr. Nelligan has authored “Four lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise Resilient Kids", Tales from the Swamp – Five Habits of Successful Politicians “Notes of a fixer” and Be the Ball – An Academic Inquiry into Synergistic Character Modalities in Caddyshack & Back Nine Bushwood Paradigms. So, sit back and enjoy Mr. Nelligan...

I had the pleasure of having acclaimed author Jeff Nelligan as a guest host on Growing Up Boomer. Mr. Nelligan has authored “Four lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise Resilient Kids", Tales from the Swamp – Five Habits of Successful Politicians “Notes of a fixer” and Be the Ball – An Academic Inquiry into Synergistic Character Modalities in Caddyshack & Back Nine Bushwood Paradigms. So, sit back and enjoy Mr. Nelligan...

Some childhood rules felt completely arbitrary at the time—downright bizarre, even. But as adults, we look back and realize our parents weren’t just making up nonsense for their own entertainment. There was logic behind the madness, even if we rolled our eyes back then. Here are rules that once seemed ridiculous but now feel like strokes of genius.

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Technology is developing at an increasingly rapid rate. It means devices that were popular a few decades ago are now on the verge of being obsolete. We’ve replaced them with fast, digital items, making our lives much easier. But there are somethings us Baby Boomers refuse to give up.

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PE class for us Baby Boomers was hard-core! For the class jocks, it was the one guaranteed A. For the rest of us, it was like a horrible social experiment gone wrong. It was 45 minutes of humiliating torture that left us sweaty, smelly, and out of breath for the next class and reinforced Darwin’s concept of survival of the fittest. From the unflattering gym uniforms and communal showers to the endless laps demanded by our frustrate...

Some say art imitates life, then again others say life imitates art. This is the case with us Baby Boomers. Because, by in large, Baby Boomers were the first youth movement to fight for racial equality. As the Baby Boomers began to march and made their voices heard, Hollywood soon followed. So, sit back and listen to some of the movies that influence us Baby Boomers, and the movies that were influence by the Baby Boomers.

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Some say art imitates life, then again others say life imitates art. This is the case with us Baby Boomers. Because, by in large, Baby Boomers were the first youth movement to fight for racial equality. As the Baby Boomers began to march and made their voices heard, Hollywood soon followed. So, sit back and listen to some of the movies that influence us Baby Boomers, and the movies that were influence by the Baby Boomers.

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With the arrival of February comes Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, but most important the Super Bowl is played. But Baby Boomers half time show was much different than today’s half time shows. Baby Boomers got to see, Marching Bands, Hot Air Balloons, Jet Pack Rocket Men, and 3D glasses. They just don’t make half time shows let they use to for us Baby Boomers. (And thank goodness they don’t)

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James Dean, the name and the photograph of the red Harrington Jacket, Cuffed Levi’s, Engineer boots and cigarette, conjures up an image of teenage rebellion, brooding stares, and a tragic early demise. So, sit back and listen as we pay a Baby Boomer tribute to our anti-hero James Dean.    

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James Dean, the name and the photograph of the red Harrington Jacket, Cuffed Levi’s, Engineer boots and cigarette, conjures up an image of teenage rebellion, brooding stares, and a tragic early demise. So, sit back and listen as we pay a Baby Boomer tribute to our anti-hero James Dean.    

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