Technically, I was born in the last official year of the baby boom generation, on the cusp of Gen X. According to my daughter the American Studies/History major, I really would be Gen X because I was not born in reaction to the end of WWII as I am the oldest child.
But anyway…
It doesn’t mean I don’t have strong feelings against the term “OK Boomer”…
I think it’s sort of mean to dismiss an antire age group because of their age…especially calling them old and out of touch…
I like to think I am somewhat “in touch”. I should be able to get some sort of passing grade if I were to take a pop culture quiz. I read Buzzfeed…
OK…
I used to read Buzzfeed…
Here’s the story (OK maybe I am old because it’s taken be awhile to get to the point I’m making…)
Buzzfeed does a lot of lists: best Netflix, best life hacks, best hoodies, etc. They also do a best cheap product listicle. I recently saw one about a really inexpensive, yet effective bra.
So I bought it.
Worst decision ever.
Worst bra ever.
OK…worst bra ever for someone over the age of 40…
It was uncomfortable. It gave me a rash. It made the girls look weird…
Total waste of 19.99…
So here’s my conclusion. I am too old to get underwear recommendations from buzzfeed, and I am OK with this.
Call me Boomer anytime…I’ve earned the right to better under garments…
Waking up on the Wrong Side of 50 
Maybe the bra wasn’t a bad choice due to age related issues – maybe it was sag related. Young and perky and pointy look weird to us who are now only concerned about comfort and getting the damn things off the minute we get home. My girls don’t want direction for fashion anymore, just the sigh of relief when they are in their ‘new normal’ natural position.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was the material that was actually the worst…I seriously got a rash because the lacy material was just cheaply made. And it was supposed to be a minimizer, but all it did was push mine out sideways….I looked like a Picasso….
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am right in the middle of the Boomer age group and I have had similar experiences with things I find on Facebook. Cute sweatshirts that take forever to arrive and then aren’t even close enough to fitting, even though I ordered my size. I think all of those things come from China. No more. I will stick with what I know.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know. I’m taking everything with a grain of salt
LikeLike
Makes perfect sense. What works for one age group doesn’t necessarily work for all. I take most recommendations with a grain of salt. Have you seen some of the make-up tutorials lately?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know. I’ll stick to what I know and works for me….and we only need eyes now anyway…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know, but what about the rest of the face when the damn mask comes off?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I only do my eyes now….
LikeLike
I’ve gotten so lazy. The mask makes me ask, “why bother?”
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m trying to be as normal as possible
LikeLike
As a Boomer, I only wear Prima Donna bras now.
They are beautiful, comfortable, and fabulous ! 🌻🌼🤗🌷
LikeLike
Ooh…need to check them out!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🤗🌷
LikeLike
LOL!
Not a fan of bras at all, but do wear them when necessary. Haven’t ever been called Boomer, thank goodness. Ma’am is bad enough.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ma’am…I know!! I’m too far north for that one…but when we travel…ugh…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I missed being a Boomer by a couple of years so I am a Gen-X. You are way ahead of me on being in touch though because I don’t think I have read a Buzzfeed list. If I have I didn’t know it!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I started reading buzz a few years ago when the quizzes were the thing. But as time has passed I fully admit that I don’t care about 90% of what they talk about…
LikeLiked by 1 person
This gave me a chuckle. I am definitely a “boomer” and I’m okay with that. I remember my parents and their friends trading lots of stories about the war; about who died and how they were related to soo and so who lives on the bend (or wherever). It gave me a great sense of the sacrifices made. I think we were the lucky ones, born before technology blew up and therefore have better personal skills (for the most part) than the present younger generation. Don’t come at me – I am not tarring the whole generation with the same brush as I’ve met many stellar young people – I am thinking (with sorrow) of those who cannot seem to handle face to face interactions but prefer to communicate via text or social media. But that’s a whole other thing.
I have never bought a garment through online shopping. I watched my daughter be disappointed too many times so I learned not to. Haha
LikeLiked by 1 person
After this time, will any of us be able to communicate face to face? I worry about that!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I do as well. I used to love meeting new people and interacting with people. Now I shy away and I hope the fear this pandemic has given birth to does not have lasting impacts.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Unfortunately I’m glass half empty on this one. We could barely communicate before
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aw, I’m sorry to hear that. Hugs (and btw you have no trouble communicating on your blog, so that’s wonderful 🙂 )
LikeLike
I don’t know that I would have ever taken underwear recommendations from buzzfeed even if I were of a certain age. I’ve ALWAYS had peeves about materials and textures which has made me ridiculously picky when it comes to bra shopping.
LikeLiked by 1 person
COVID restrictions were sort of crushing me!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Those young’uns is using the term ‘Boomers’ to mean anyone over the age of responsible. My son’s teacher, last year, was asked if she’s a Boomer by her fifth-grader who had an older sibling. That teacher was working her first job out of college, so was close to 20.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Omg can you imagine?
LikeLiked by 1 person
No! This generation has problems!
LikeLiked by 2 people
LOL my kids (all Millennials) have said that to me a dozen times. I’m smack in the middle of the boomer years and I have no problem with that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLike
At least your generation is acknowledged. I am so tired of the articles that compare millennials to boomers, and push Xer’s under the rug. We do exist. But it seems we don’t in the mind of journalists today.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Don’t worry…your time will come…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Here’s a few statistics to make you feel better as a Boomer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics state Boomers represent about 30% of the population yet control 77% of total net worth in our country. Economic Policy Institute says Boomers still have a net worth 3x that of younger generations. We are the first generation to radically support causes like women’s rights and civil rights. And, we don’t shy away from technology because we were in on the ground floor of its development. We have an actual work ethic and bring a level of experience and wisdom younger generations can only dream about. And, I’m not sure I’d take Buzzfeed’s recommendations for anything! 🤣 So, raise that glass of wine and celebrate being a Boomer!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Cheers to that! 🥂
LikeLike
The girls are dominating the landscape, they now require specialized equipment, I shop at Vicky’s! C
LikeLiked by 1 person
The vickis close to me closed, and when I needed bras, a lot of the stores in my area didn’t have fitting rooms open…but, I did end up finding a decent on online from someplace else
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m just thrilled that #boomerremover slipped out of fashion when we gained an understanding of the disastrous effects of Covid 19.
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍
LikeLike
I’m pretty sure we’d welcome you in Gen X, mainly because no one seems to care about us anyway, so the more the merrier lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m on board…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t like “Okay Boomer” because it’s both name calling and dismissive which go against my values. I’m not just saying that because I am in that age group and like you, my birth had nothing to do with the end of WWII.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m not fond of it either
LikeLiked by 1 person
Colder weather means sweaters and coats which means can you really tell if I’m wearing a bra, or not? Ha.
lol
GenX and Boomers are 3 times more likely to build a successful startup business in today’s economic climate than any other generation. I have heard this twice, from an expert who has done it. Because…
YOU CAN’T GOOGLE EXPERIENCE.
Take that, people who say Ok Boomer. 😛
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍👍
LikeLike
I finally graduated from the 5 for $25 (or whatever it was) VS underwear bins. I felt I not only deserved better fitting underpants but a better (more age appropriate) shopping experience.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I want the good stuff
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am laughing out loud-and right there with you! 😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha! LA, that is an awesome post. Excellently written. Due to COVID-19 I’ve done way more shopping for clothes online than I’d like, and, yep, owning it, an age thing I’m also okay with. Needless to say, I’ve given away a few items. 🙂 Have a great evening.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m not a huge clothes shopper, but sometimes you actually need things…yup…trying to adapt…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am a boomer, just don’t talk to me about bras! 🙂
Bright blessing
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLike
I know being a boomer has gotten a bad rap, but we lived indifferent times and learned important lessons and changed the world for good because we learned from our mistakes, shouldn’t everyone? Bra recommendations aside (really put these aside) we still have the capacity to learn from others mistakes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Clearly
LikeLiked by 1 person
I suspect I’m older than you, but all I can say is, considering what is “in” right now, I’m just fine with being out of touch. And my girls would never let me by a bra that isn’t comfortable!
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLiked by 1 person