Cultural Icons Baby Boomers Loved but Zoomers Have No Clue About part one audio

There have been many famous icons from the past who were particularly well-known during the Baby Boomer era. However, as time has progressed, newer icons have appeared, meaning Gen Z has no clue about the Icons us Baby Boomers knew and loved. Then again that would be the Zoomers Lost.  

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Baby Boomers and Cheap Foods we Grew Up with That Gen Z Won't Even Try

As societal norms and tastes change over time, certain foods that were once (and are still) cheap, beloved staples may fall out of favor with Zoomers. But to us Baby Boomers they were to die for. (Well in most cases). So, sit back and see what foods made us Baby Boomers the way we are.

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Baby Boomers and Status Symbols That Mean Nothing Today

Back in the Baby Boomer Days, certain things embodied success, but now, those same things are looked down on as outdated or useless. So, let’s take a look at some of the status symbols boomers still love that don’t mean much in the Zoomer world today.

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Baby Boomers and things we did for Fun in the 70s That would leave Gen Z completely clueless

Before smartphones, Wi-Fi, or even cable TV, Boomers in the 1970s found all sorts of weird, wild, and wonderful ways to have fun — and most of them would leave Gen Z either confused, concerned, or completely clueless.

From chasing down the ice cream truck barefoot to doing things that would get a “please don’t try this at home” warning today, so sit back and listen to the strange and specific ways Baby Boomers entertained themselves in the Seventies.

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Whether they came out in the 50s, 60s or the 70s, there is something so special about classic cartoons. Some lasted many years, while others were a one-season wonder. Yet, our childhoods wouldn’t have been the same without them. So, sit back and listen as we take a trip down memory lane of Baby Boomer cartoons.

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Every generation has its own set of norms and standards that help shape important aspects of their life, from how they define success to the way they approach relationships and navigate societal expectations. But the truth of the matter remains that there are many values boomers think is important that mean nothing to young people today. Whether they see those values as outdated or unachievable, younger generations are rejecting some of baby boomers' top priorities in favor of their own. So, sit back and have a listen and see if you agree.

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Some TV commercials stick with us like that old piece of gum under your high school desk—except in a good way. For Boomers, certain ads aren’t just thirty-second blips on a screen; they’re cultural touchstones that defined an era. Whether it’s a jingle you can’t shake or a catchphrase that still makes you smile. Today we will test the memory of two fellow Baby Boomers (My wife and her sister or simply known as the Sisters). So sit back and listen and see if you can remember any of these TV Commercial gems

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The 1960s was a golden era for television, filled with groundbreaking shows that captivated us Baby Boomers. Today, many of these once-popular series have faded into obscurity. So, sit about and join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about these forgotten gems.

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I had the pleasure of having acclaimed author Jeff Nelligan as a guest host on Growing Up Boomer. Mr. Nelligan has authored “Four lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise Resilient Kids", Tales from the Swamp – Five Habits of Successful Politicians “Notes of a fixer” and Be the Ball – An Academic Inquiry into Synergistic Character Modalities in Caddyshack & Back Nine Bushwood Paradigms. So, sit back and enjoy Mr. Nelligan insights on raising resilient Kids, surviving the Swamp in Washington DC, and a deep dive into the classic movie Caddyshack.  

All of Mr. Nelligan’s books can be purchase on Amazon, or his website is www.NelliganBooks.com and he can be reached at [email protected]

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I had the pleasure of having acclaimed author Jeff Nelligan as a guest host on Growing Up Boomer. Mr. Nelligan has authored “Four lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise Resilient Kids", Tales from the Swamp – Five Habits of Successful Politicians “Notes of a fixer” and Be the Ball – An Academic Inquiry into Synergistic Character Modalities in Caddyshack & Back Nine Bushwood Paradigms. So, sit back and enjoy Mr. Nelligan insights on raising resilient Kids, surviving the Swamp in Washington DC, and a deep dive into the classic movie Caddyshack.  

All of Mr. Nelligan’s books can be purchase on Amazon, or his website is www.NelliganBooks.com and he can be reached at [email protected]

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