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30 Outdated Things Baby Boomers Still Think Are Cool


Published on 2025-01-15 09:44:28 - MSN
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  • The Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, has seen the world transform in extraordinary ways. Despite the rapid changes in technology, culture, and lifestyle, Baby Boomers still hold onto certain traditions that younger generations might find quaint or outdated.

The article from MSN Money titled "30 Outdated Things Baby Boomers Still Think Are Cool" discusses various items, habits, and technologies that were once popular but are now considered outdated by younger generations. It highlights how baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, often cling to these relics of the past due to nostalgia or a resistance to change. Examples include landline phones, physical newspapers, typewriters, and the use of CDs and DVDs for music and movies. The piece also touches on cultural practices like writing checks, using paper maps, and even certain fashion trends like bell-bottom jeans or big hair. It points out the generational divide in technology adoption, with boomers often preferring tangible items over digital solutions, like preferring printed photos over digital ones, or physical books over e-books. The article humorously suggests that while these items might evoke fond memories, they are largely seen as impractical or obsolete in today's fast-paced, digital world.

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