Boomers have seen the world go through some wild transformations, but not all of them seem to make sense to them. From how people work to what they buy to even what they wear – some trends leave them scratching their heads. It’s not that they are rooted in the past — they just look at things differently. Some of the trendiest things today seem pointless – even excessive – to someone who was raised with simple practices. In this list, let’s take a look at the trends Boomers can’t stand no matter how trendy they are.
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Constant Phone Use
Boomers think back to a day when phones used to be mounted on the wall and using one meant speaking to someone. And it seems strange to them now to see people staring at their screen all the time — whether typing, scrolling or watching videos. They cannot understand how anyone can get so caught up in their phone that they can’t even see what’s going on in front of them. It’s as if the art of being present is getting lost.
Subscription Everything
Back in the day, you purchased something once and then that was it – you owned it. Now, it’s all subscription based. Songs, movies, meals — even razors? Boomers can’t see why anybody wants to continue paying for something month after month. They see it as a way to steal from you and make you pay more in the long run. For them – outright ownership remains the better option.
Oversharing on Social Media
Boomers grew up valuing privacy. Personal updates were something you sent to friends and family – not the entire internet. They can’t understand why anyone wants to post about their morning cup of coffee or the trouble they are having with their partner. Boomers believe that some things should be kept to themselves & oversharing seems redundant (and even dangerous).
Influencer Culture
The idea of stalking someone because they live an interesting life or suggest products sounds weird to Boomers. Growing up, they trusted the recommendations by actual people they knew – such as neighbors or coworkers. To have young people buy things because someone on the internet with a million followers told them so — doesn’t make sense. And when influencers are selling branded items they’ve never even used? That just makes Boomers roll their eyes.
Work-Life Balance Over Hustle
Boomers were raised in an age when working hard was equated with success. They can understand the drive for work-life balance — but cannot really comprehend why people now want shorter workweeks, remote work or reject promotions in exchange for more leisure time. It sometimes seems like youngsters are forgetting what it means to be hard working to get ahead.
Plant-Based Everything
Boomers don’t object to healthy living, but with the booming plant-based market for things such as oat milk, vegan cheese & vegan alternatives to meat – they scratch their heads. To them, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel—milk comes from cows, and meat comes from animals. They have grown up on simple dishes, and soy instead of steak just doesn’t work as well.
Cryptocurrency
For Boomers, money was something you could touch in your hands or see in your bank account. Putting money into something as abstract as cryptocurrency is risky and confusing. They read the news reports of Bitcoins wild ups & downs and feel — “why would anyone risk their money like that?” For them, it is better to keep doing what you know — stocks, savings, consistent returns.
Casual Fashion Trends
Boomers are born and raised in a time when dressing well was essential. Even evening walks demanded nice clothes – a pressed shirt, maybe a pair of clean jeans. All these ripped jeans, over-sized hoodies, athleisure – just don’t make sense to them. In the eyes of Boomers, dressing professionally shows respect for yourself and others. Go to a nice restaurant in sweatpants? That’s just pushing it.
Cancel Culture
Boomers were raised in a society where one could disagree but still be respectful. To ‘cancel’ someone because of a mistake or unpopular view feels too extreme. They believe in giving people second chances and learning from mistakes. This cancel culture wave feels cruel and intolerant to Boomers – they wonder what happened to open conversations and growth.
Cashless Payments
Boomers are accustomed to carrying money everywhere. Handing over a twenty and getting change back was how they learned to manage their money. The thought of going purely cashless (cash cards, apps, electronic wallets) seems insecure and a bit intangible to them. They like the convenience of paper currency and are anxious that everything will be hacked or broken if it is all electronic.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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