The Forgotten Generation: Memes and Tweets Depicting the Life of Gen X

There’s a quirky lesson tucked away in 80s cinema: the villain often has a sweater nonchalantly tied around their neck. It’s as if these movies had their own secret language, a fashion-forward tip-off. Spot that cashmere casually resting on someone’s shoulders, and you’re likely facing the archetypal movie antagonist.

These characters, oozing arrogance and privilege, paraded across our screens, turning the sweater-over-the-shoulder look into a cinematic symbol of mischief. This cliché always gets me – a mix of amusement and eye rolls, a nostalgic nod to the 80s’ unique and endearing way of spinning stories.