A recent social media discussion looked at stereotypes about Boomers in a very funny and creative way. It made the assumption that it was the year 4040 and “boomers” were a mythical race of superhumans who once filled the earth. Let’s dive into some hilarious social media comments about some of the legendary abilities that Boomers had. If you’re a Boomer yourself, just remember—this is all meant to be good fun between generations! The Boomers in our office definitely had a good laugh at these.
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The Sonic Boom Masters
In the 4040s, “Boomers” were seen as a mythical group of superpowered beings. Probably the talent you heard most discussed was the ability to emit a sonic boom, essentially a super loud noise which would immediately have any youngster regretting its own existence. People joked that Boomers used these sonic booms to keep the younger generations in line. Those sounds were so powerful that they could physically shake entire buildings. So, understandably, this power was pretty scary to a lot of people.
Economic Titans
Another superpower Boomers had was their amazing ability to handle money. People joked that they could easily support a whole family on one job, even if it was not a very fancy job. That is not to insult Boomer but more so to show how different things were back in their days compared to now. It’s a sign of how strong the economy was at that time, and how wisely they managed their money.
The Handshake Job Offer
Back in the day, a firm handshake was all you needed if you were a Boomer applying for a job. In those days, a good handshake meant a lot and was enough to make someone successful in their career. Today’s generations look back at that time in awe, considering how competitive the job market has become now.
Eternal Employment
Some commenters joked that Boomers had such solid job security they were still clocking for the same jobs even in 4040! They would scold their great-great-great-great-grandchildren for not planning their futures well enough. It was as if Boomers had some magical power to remain employed for eons and that left quite a few others scratching their heads.
Resource Consumption Titans
Boomers were infamous for consuming the lion’s share of resources on earth. If they did think about the future, it was almost always fleeting at best. People laughed at how Boomers seemed to take as much as they possibly could and not even be the least bit concerned for the environment. Years ago, they didn’t even know about sustainability – or the idea of using things in a way that wouldn’t harm people yet to be born. This had a real impact on the planet, and some people online couldn’t help but be amazed at how bold they were about it.
The Perpetual Rightness
One of the most mystifying Boomer powers was that no matter how wrong they were, they thought they were right. Boomers had a tendency to believe they were right, even against reality, science, or public opinion. They were one of the hardest groups to argue with. They could consistently ignore logic and keep to their opinions, leaving many a head scratching.
Grandchild Embarrassment Masters
Another funny superpower Boomers had was their ability to embarrass their grandchildren without feeling bad about it at all. Through embarrassing stories, outdated clothing or sharing awkward moments, they would find a way to make their grandkids get that permanent cringe face. People online joked that this was their way of teaching heavy truths in the most cringeworthy of fashions.
The Power of Complaint
Boomers were said to have this amazing ability to whine so loudly and incessantly that they almost popped people’s ears! They were such good complainers. In fact, they could be so good at complaining that people compared them to a group of legendary complainers known as “Karens,” who could bring about an entire store manager’s destruction with just one entitled squeal.
Source: Reddit.
Disclaimer – This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.