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18. Definitely Boomers...

Wed Jul 17, 2013, 08:58 PM

Jul 2013

Born at the perfect time. Got to enjoy the fruits of the huge economic up swing of the 50s and 60s. Probably the last generation that could manage to truly just do what they loved, be it English lit or Sanskrit studies and not have to worry to much about getting a job or finance or the future. One would be there when they looked for it. Obviously this is an exaggeration and many fell through the cracks and didn't get a life, but many many did where it would be almost impossible today. Got to experience the hippie generation. Good pay, good benefits, good retirement. Again an exaggeration, I know a lot didn't get this experience too.

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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