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ConcernedCanuk

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10. I voted Boomers, but I really think it was just past the end of WW2

Reply to Taverner (Original post)

Wed Jul 17, 2013, 06:10 PM

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So that would be teens and young adults in the late 40's - before Boomers.

Yep, we Boomers had a decent childhood, but the teens just after the war ended rocked their asses off.

I would have too if I'd been around at that time.

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Which generation had the best time? [View all] Taverner Jul 2013 OP

Boomers probably had most opportunity as well. liberal N proud Jul 2013 #1

Kicked & Recommended In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #2

I think you're missing the point... damyank913 Jul 2013 #3

This is true: I'm sure the WWIIers had as much fun doing the Charleston Taverner Jul 2013 #5

Um...the Charleston was more 20s. trof Jul 2013 #12

Boomers, no question. Boomerproud Jul 2013 #4

Gen X here raptor_rider Jul 2013 #6

I think Portlandia is our Happy Days. What say you? Taverner Jul 2013 #7

Ozzfest 1999 raptor_rider Jul 2013 #8

I was more of a Lollapalooza guy at that time Taverner Jul 2013 #11

What better time than 11/4? bluesbassman Jul 2013 #9

I voted Boomers, but I really think it was just past the end of WW2 ConcernedCanuk Jul 2013 #10

I think what ever generation you're from , you think it's the best olddots Jul 2013 #13

Summer of 91 was pretty nice too Taverner Jul 2013 #16

I'm confused by your poll. When you were born, or when you reached your teens? trof Jul 2013 #14

Sounds like you're Don Draper Taverner Jul 2013 #15

Yes, and I actually worked in an advertising agency for a time. trof Jul 2013 #20

The one with all the teenagers. Iggo Jul 2013 #17

Definitely Boomers... Locut0s Jul 2013 #18

Easy: Every generation from October 1963 back jmowreader Jul 2013 #19