7/10/2023 0 Comments Boomer solThe N-word is a racial slur and one of the most offensive terms in the English language, and always has been. The term “Baby Boomer” has been in use for decades to describe the generation resulting from the post-World War II baby boom.Īnd it is not even remotely the new N-word – as asserted by some Boomers on Twitter. It serves as a tongue-in-cheek remark, calling out homophobia, racism, climate change denial and other politically conservative views common to older populations. Millennials and Generation Z, whose voices were once dismissed with the derogatory term “snowflake,” have developed their own catchy response to the opinions of Boomer-age conservatives. In many cases, they defend the usage of slurs and other offensive language and accuse younger and more socially liberal populations of being “too sensitive.”Īs many of the Baby Boomer generation cling to antiquated ideals, a new phrase has gained memetic status, media attention and a Wikipedia page: “OK Boomer.” Many of them have backed up their sociopolitical opinions with a very limited sense of tradition on how the “real world” works. Conservative radio host Bob Lonsberry tweeted that he thought the term boomer was the “n-word of ageism” which was parroted by other boomers across social media.įor years, members of older generations have swept aside the opinions and ideas of younger ones with a condescending aloofness, using the argument that virtually anyone younger than them is childish and inexperienced.
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