So I guess I am a Boomer... Not a fully fledged baby boomer, I am not old enough I think...
But I got my first "ok boomer" today and it hurt more than my first gray pube, thanks nazzer (For the boomer thing, not the pubes thing)
So to be a "boomer", is it purely an age thing, or is more of being an entitled asshole?... I know I qualify on at least one front 


But I think people are being assholes towards the baby boomers.
They worked hard and paid the taxes that built the society we live in today... If you think that's a bad thing... Go to Mumbai and Manila and then tell me about how oppressed you are.

So maybe we make this the official Boomer thread to talk about:
DIY
Lawn Care
Grilling
Car detailing
Punctuation

God, that list makes me a boomer at 36.

My plans for the weekend include lawns, gardening, some awfully executed DIY and I’m dying to get the old car out for a spin.

Dec 12, 2019 5:15:55 GMT NATH45 said:

God, that list makes me a boomer at 36.

My plans for the weekend include lawns, gardening, some awfully executed DIY and I’m dying to get the old car out for a spin.

Throw in a trip to Bunnings and I could skip the Viagra.

Dec 12, 2019 5:37:47 GMT iNCY said:

Dec 12, 2019 5:15:55 GMT NATH45 said:

God, that list makes me a boomer at 36.

My plans for the weekend include lawns, gardening, some awfully executed DIY and I’m dying to get the old car out for a spin.

Throw in a trip to Bunnings and I could skip the Viagra.

Fuck me, I’ve already been to Bunnings this week.

Usually I get the old car out of the shed, wash it and drive it to Bunnings, and buy things to do around the house. I’ve gone boomer.

You're a boomer if your values are antiquated in the eyes of the younger generation.

The place online I see on boomer the most is discussion on climate change.

The “ OK Boomer “ tag has a very small amount of potential to turn into another “ racist! sexist! “ rebuttal from offended millennials.

ok this is totes boring, at least make this thread full 3AW for the lols. I'll help you guys out:

Dec 12, 2019 22:25:13 GMT @admin said:

ok this is totes boring, at least make this thread full 3AW for the lols. I'll help you guys out:

Go away Zoomer, I think your smashed avo on toast is ready 

Dec 12, 2019 7:06:25 GMT NATH45 said:

Dec 12, 2019 5:37:47 GMT iNCY said:

Throw in a trip to Bunnings and I could skip the Viagra.

Fuck me, I’ve already been to Bunnings this week.

Usually I get the old car out of the shed, wash it and drive it to Bunnings, and buy things to do around the house. I’ve gone boomer.

I just did a weed and feed on my front lawn, the yellow patches are where the clover that was growing in my lawn is dying off.

Frankly Boomer is a complement given the extreme ignorance of most of those that use the term.

I don't think that term is used here. You just get called 'old' or 'grandma' which, considering I technically could be one since my daughter is turning 21, I don't care for AT ALL. Also, WTF does 3AW mean @admin?

I went into a fabric store the other day (which could constitute a 'boomer' type trait in itself)and I noticed the two young ladies working the cash were wearing belly shirts and proceeded to go into a tirade with my mom and friends about how 'that generation' doesn't dress properly for a professional work environment and how they don't take pride in their appearance at work or work ethic. Now if you work in a casual trendy clothing store then perhaps a belly/crop top is warranted but a fabric store? Mind you the fabric was half off so perhaps they were just following suit?

Dec 13, 2019 1:02:28 GMT iron maiden said:

Also, WTF does 3AW mean @admin ?

Talkback radio station here for old NIMBYs and xenophobes.

Dec 13, 2019 1:15:42 GMT @admin said:

Dec 13, 2019 1:02:28 GMT iron maiden said:

Also, WTF does 3AW mean @admin ?

Talkback radio station here for old NIMBYs and xenophobes.

*sigh*

What are NIMBYs

Come on @admin.  Take pity on an old broad.

Dec 13, 2019 1:18:35 GMT iron maiden said:

Dec 13, 2019 1:15:42 GMT @admin said:

Talkback radio station here for old NIMBYs and xenophobes.

*sigh*

What are NIMBYs

Come on @admin .  Take pity on an old broad.

not in my backyard - old people love to complain about infrastructure being built because heaven help it affect their rental returns (it never does).

Moved about 30 20kg pavers this morning from my patio area, and did a 6x1.5m along the side of my car shed and a small path along the front of the garden shed.

Then took the old girl for a spin, to Bunnings to pick up another load of different pavers to redo the patio garden.

In typical fashion I picked up a new valve for the old car, as I’ve been slowly rebuilding/replacing old for new in the engine.

Let’s keep the politics out of it, some of us have interests outside of wrestling that don’t include anime and comic books.

Dec 13, 2019 1:15:42 GMT @admin said:

Dec 13, 2019 1:02:28 GMT iron maiden said:

Also, WTF does 3AW mean @admin ?

Talkback radio station here for old NIMBYs and xenophobes.

Dec 13, 2019 1:37:45 GMT @admin said:

Dec 13, 2019 1:18:35 GMT iron maiden said:

*sigh*

What are NIMBYs

Come on @admin .  Take pity on an old broad.

not in my backyard - old people love to complain about infrastructure being built because heaven help it affect their rental returns (it never does).

Because everyone wants a train line outside their bedroom window?

"Everything is the boomers fault" young people
"use boomer taxes to pay for things we want" Also young people

Dec 13, 2019 2:25:21 GMT NATH45 said:

Moved about 30 20kg pavers this morning from my patio area, and did a 6x1.5m along the side of my car shed and a small path along the front of the garden shed.

Then took the old girl for a spin, to Bunnings to pick up another load of different pavers to redo the patio garden.

In typical fashion I picked up a new valve for the old car, as I’ve been slowly rebuilding/replacing old for new in the engine.

Let’s keep the politics out of it, some of us have interests outside of wrestling that don’t include anime and comic books.

I am anti-paver too much work getting the base right and then grass grows between them.

I just still can't get over how there's grass in Australia. And yards that look American, no less! Always just assumed the terrain went from fine soft sand of glorious beaches directly into the cement like sand of the Outback.

Grass. Real green grass. I'll be damned.

Dec 13, 2019 12:29:07 GMT 🤯 said:

I just still can't get over how there's grass in Australia. And yards that look American, no less! Always just assumed the terrain went from fine soft sand of glorious beaches directly into the cement like sand of the Outback.

Grass. Real green grass. I'll be damned.

Our yards are probably smaller and the grass is greener than a lot of the USA because we don't get snow.
My grass goes yellow in the summer but it comes back.

I find watching Generation X become the man they rebelled against absolutely hilarious. When the Boomers die, Generation X will take over with the same level of ignorance. Then the Millenials will do it too. Not sure why each generation thinks it will be the first to not give into conservative mindsets as they age.  There is one constant in this world, greed.  As people start to acquire stuff, they start to care more about their stuff, than others.  

And you Boomers all own grass? Look at PW being all rich and fancy.

My favorite boomer thing is the resistance to self-check outs and other kiosks that have been popping up in fast food. I've touched on this briefly before, but I find it so incredibly adorable some people think that by refusing to use them is saving jobs. The machines are here... the jobs are gone. You shop at Walmart... you're part of the problem dude.

I am waiting for a lawn thread now.

Dec 13, 2019 16:02:28 GMT c said:

I find watching Generation X become the man they rebelled against absolutely hilarious. When the Boomers die, Generation X will take over with the same level of ignorance. Then the Millenials will do it too. Not sure why each generation thinks it will be the first to not give into conservative mindsets as they age.  There is one constant in this world, greed.  As people start to acquire stuff, they start to care more about their stuff, than others.  

One of my favourite sayings:
If you're not liberal when you're young you have no heart and if you're older and not conservative, you have no brain.

It really is just pragmatism

Dec 13, 2019 16:02:28 GMT c said:

I find watching Generation X become the man they rebelled against absolutely hilarious. When the Boomers die, Generation X will take over with the same level of ignorance. Then the Millenials will do it too. Not sure why each generation thinks it will be the first to not give into conservative mindsets as they age.  There is one constant in this world, greed.  As people start to acquire stuff, they start to care more about their stuff, than others.  

Other than greed. It could be a case of 40 years of hard work and here comes an Arts student newly introduced to communism spraying gender fluid all over place demanding a free ride. And it just pisses you off.

Speaking of grass

Millennial weed
Is so, so much heavier
Than the boomer herb

Haiku?

Dec 14, 2019 0:27:04 GMT 🤯 said:

Speaking of grass

Millennial weed
Is so, so much heavier
Than the boomer herb

Haiku?

Can confirm my lawn has a few more weeds in it than iNCY's.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but,,,,

"OK BOOMER"

Dec 13, 2019 22:50:13 GMT NATH45 said:

Dec 13, 2019 16:02:28 GMT c said:

I find watching Generation X become the man they rebelled against absolutely hilarious. When the Boomers die, Generation X will take over with the same level of ignorance. Then the Millenials will do it too. Not sure why each generation thinks it will be the first to not give into conservative mindsets as they age.  There is one constant in this world, greed.  As people start to acquire stuff, they start to care more about their stuff, than others.  

Other than greed. It could be a case of 40 years of hard work and here comes an Arts student newly introduced to communism spraying gender fluid all over place demanding a free ride. And it just pisses you off.

It is ironic that nearly everyone I see supporting communism would be the first to be sent to the Labour camps when the commies took over.