The 80s are Back and So Are We: Memes and Tweets That Capture the True Essence of Gen X

Now, I’m not one to generalize, but it seems that complaining about how hard life was is a pastime that transcends generations. Take this image, for example. It’s a piece of playground equipment that looks like it’s straight out of the Saw franchise but believe it or not, this was the most wanted thing on the playground.

But some Gen Xers seem to think that their childhood struggles make them superior to the rest of us. Well, let me tell you something, kiddos – every generation has its own set of challenges, whether it’s dangerous playground equipment or Tide pods. So let’s stop the generational mudslinging and just appreciate the fact that we all survived our respective childhoods.