Have you ever said “Ok Boomer” in passing to someone older than you? Have you heard of this viral trend sweeping TikTok and the internet throughout 2019? Younger generations seem to have always felt a disconnect with the generations preceding them, and today we want to unpack why this is the case. Is there still potential for intergenerational conversations or did the meme shut this down? 

For today’s conversation, we sat down with Aja Romano and Peter Kuli to discuss the origins of “OK Boomer,” and why this trend became so popular in this present moment. Read more about our guests below! 

Aja Romano (they/them) writes about culture at Vox, focusing on the internet and geek culture. Their essays and contributions have appeared in numerous books on culture, and their articles are frequently referenced in fan studies, and they were a 2019 fellow of the National Critics Institute. Check out their bylines, media appearances and more at ajaromano.com, or listen to them blather about true crime and tarot decks on Twitter @ajaromano. 

Peter Kuli (he/him) is a 19 year old producer from Boston. He doesn’t really take himself too seriously as he spends most of his time making dumb jokes with his friends on Twitter. Peter stumbled into mainstream attention as he helped bring the phrase “OK Boomer” into the pop culture zeitgeist. Now with this attention, he’s waiting for the right moment to make a whole new wave of music. Follow Peter on Instagram, Twitter, and Spotify to keep up with his work! 

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