We’re always hearing about the internet rivalry between boomers and millennials. But what about the generation between the two? Generation X is often the group that gets left behind in online discourse about age differences and our changing world. They’re overlooked so often that they have been dubbed “The Forgotten Generation.” Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen Xers are often described as independent, cynical, and resourceful, and many Gen Xers love to identify with these characteristics. In today’s modern age, what better way to do that than through memes? We’ve rounded up some of the best memes that capture what it’s like to be a Gen Xer in today’s world. Gen X, buckle up because your time in the spotlight is now.
#1: The Latchkey Kids
Gen X is often described as a generation that had to grow up very quickly. A lot of kids born in the 60s and 70s either lived in a household where their parents were divorced, or they both worked full-time. As a result, plenty of Gen Xers grew up taking care of themselves after school until an adult got home.
This tweet hit pretty hard for the Gen Xers of Twitter. They definitely felt like they had to act like an adult when they were younger. On the upside, they still feel like they’re young at heart. Some of them may be in their 50s now, but they will forever feel like they’re in their 30s. Age is just a number, after all.