Any thoughts on the put down, “Ok, Boomer”
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It’s the equivalent of “whatevs”. A millennial acknowledging that they are no match to your intellectual or moral superiority, so let me try and put you down instead. So just pat them on their knee and say your understand their pain.

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Ironically, it's often lobbed at Gen Xers

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and we cackle and howl in delight

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Shows some never get beyond 5th grade intelligence.

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It's acceptable discrimination from the most PC generation

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Gen x here - think it’s hysterical - particularly when not at a boomer

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Pretty sure we had the same attitude when we were that age. Something to the effect of "never trust anyone over 30"...

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Is it really a put down if your proud of it?

I just say “Thank You”.

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Though I take no offense (not a boomer technically but close), it’s kinda played at this point. The “yutes” need to come up with a new comeback.

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