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37 Times Baby Boomers Were Put in Their Place

Complaining about younger generations is nothing new. It's been happening ever since people started having kids. Inevitably, kids will have different viewpoints from their parents and grandparents. They're different people after all!

But lately, Baby Boomers have blamed Millennials for all sorts of things. It includes contributing to the demise of video stores and chain restaurants. They say Millennials complain too much and are simultaneously too sensitive about certain topics.

But now Millennials are fighting back. Here are some gotcha moments when they clapped back at Boomers!

 

When They Tried to Draw Comparisons

When They Tried to Draw Comparisons

But wait, how does this math work..?

When They Accused Millennials of "Killing Retirement"

When They Accused Millennials of "Killing Retirement"

What's that, you say? Times have changed? Yes, they most certainly have...

When They Questioned Millennials' Financial Decisions

When They Questioned Millennials' Financial Decisions

If it weren't for all that avocado toast, I'd definitely be able to buy my first home. That math definitely adds up. Definitely.

When They Mis-typed a Headline

When They Mis-typed a Headline

Maybe we aren't having kids because we can barely afford our one-bedroom apartments while paying off student loans for the degree we needed to get a foot in the door???

When They Let Patricia Make Design Decisions

When They Let Patricia Make Design Decisions

Who's to blame now, Patricia???

When They Didn't Know the Difference Between "Your" and "You're"

When They Didn't Know the Difference Between "Your" and "You're"

And you can also give me the money you spent on your education, because you clearly weren't taking out any student loans...

When They Questioned Millennials' Work Ethic

When They Questioned Millennials' Work Ethic

The cat definitely has more gold medals than Debra does.

When a Millennial Pitched Your New Favorite Show

When a Millennial Pitched Your New Favorite Show

Any baby boomers want to fund this? Any takers? No??

When They Hated on Pokemon Go

When They Hated on Pokemon Go

Hmmmm, I wonder who raised us lazy Millennials...

When They Ask to "See the Manager"

When They Ask to "See the Manager"

At least we don't scream at retail workers, Karen.

When They Bring Up Their $50k Mansions

When They Bring Up Their $50k Mansions

But yes, times were so much harder back then. Tell me more.

When They Called Millennials Snowflakes

When They Called Millennials Snowflakes

I guess that's why meme accounts have millions of Millennial followers. We just cannot take jokes.

When They Hated On Holey Jeans

When They Hated On Holey Jeans

Go big or go home.

When They Refused to Save the Planet

When They Refused to Save the Planet

LOL saving the planet, those immature teenagers! How dare they want to stick around long enough to see their own retirement??

When They Couldn't Make Their Minds Up About Climate Change

When They Couldn't Make Their Minds Up About Climate Change

But who cares about Florida anyway??

When They Had Questionable Judgment

When They Had Questionable Judgment

I see you your pet rock and raise you Kylie Jenner.

When They Had Their Midlife Crisis

When They Had Their Midlife Crisis

Meanwhile, we Millennials just celebrated our quarter-life crisis with Ben & Jerry's like frugal adults.

When They Compared Their Moral Compass to Those of Millennials

When They Compared Their Moral Compass to Those of Millennials

Maybe you're angry because you didn't use the right coping mechanisms for your grief, Christina.

When They Got Offended by Everything...

When They Got Offended by Everything...

...except for racism, or sexism, or you know, anything that actually matters...

When They Made Fun of Millennials' Participation Trophies...

When They Made Fun of Millennials' Participation Trophies...

...that they made for us

When They Criticized Millennials

When They Criticized Millennials

What's the Boomer version of a swear jar? Someone patent that.

When They Came For Millennial Dads

When They Came For Millennial Dads

It's the thought that counts, right?

When They Hurled Accusations

When They Hurled Accusations

Honestly I can't think of a joke right now because polar bears are literally starving to death.

When They Wouldn't Stop Complaining

When They Wouldn't Stop Complaining

Do you want some cheese with that whine?

When They Forgot That Millennials Took Math Classes

When They Forgot That Millennials Took Math Classes

Truly fun statistics.

When They "Can't Work This Thing"

When They "Can't Work This Thing"

Grandma, you wanna watch a show called Catfish?

When They Told Us to Dream Big...Just Not Too Big

When They Told Us to Dream Big...Just Not Too Big

Sure, you can be anything you want to be...as long as you want to become a nurse, teacher, a police officer, or go into the military!

When They Didn't Benefit From the Economy They Ruined

When They Didn't Benefit From the Economy They Ruined

You made your bed, Boomers.

When They Made Fun of Adulting Classes

When They Made Fun of Adulting Classes

How dare we take classes to learn skills as opposed to just harassing the people around us?

When They Refused to Acknowledge Their Own Privilege

When They Refused to Acknowledge Their Own Privilege

Oh, and thanks for the reminder that you hold all the power when it comes to decision-making. Really helps your argument.

When They Took Away Home Economics Classes

When They Took Away Home Economics Classes

You could've also taught us these skills at home instead of relying on us to learn them in a class you took away from us...just sayin'.

When They Got Offended About Getting Offended

When They Got Offended About Getting Offended

How dare we include everyone when spreading holiday cheer? How bold of us!

When They Forgot How Old Millennials Are Now

When They Forgot How Old Millennials Are Now

Wow, crazy. Who knew Millennials would grow up to be world leaders? 

When They Refused to Wear Their Helmet

When They Refused to Wear Their Helmet

I'd rather look like a dork than die, but that's just me.

When They Forgot About Their Shenanigans

When They Forgot About Their Shenanigans

Believe it or not, there are worse things Millennials could do. 

When They Cared More About Applebee's Than the Planet

When They Cared More About Applebee's Than the Planet

Name one good meal at Applebee's. I'll wait.