12 Things Boomers Are Obsessed With That Gen Z Won’t Ever Understand

Exploring the generation gap can reveal interesting insights. Ever wondered why older folks enjoy certain activities you don't? Let's check out top responses to, "What is something that old people love that you don't understand?"

GOSSIPS

"As a window cleaner, I’ve noticed elderly clients enjoy being the first to inform me about a neighbor's death. Saying 'Thelma beat you to it' genuinely disappoints them."

BEING IDLE

"In Brazil, elders often observe daily life from their front doors, especially in lower social classes. My retired grandma and friends do this until night."

WATCHING NEWS

“Watching the news constantly.”

LOTS OF SITTING

“Sitting hours behind those slot machines.”

UTENSILS

"Fine china and silverware; pretty in bulk but expensive, fragile with little resale value. Only useful for impressing the old. No hate."

ADDING NAMES WHILE COMMENTING

“Facebook – adding your own name to a comment like “great photos, love Mum and John”. I know it’s you, Maureen. It shows me you when you comment.”

THANK-YOU NOTES

Thank you notes used to seem redundant but getting one always reminds me of the sender's kindness and thoughtfulness.

WATCHING SOAP OPERAS

“Soap operas. I get bored after 30 mins. How does someone watch 500 episodes?”

WEATHER OBSESSION

“Obsessed with the weather. My partner’s grandmother’s house sat while we were away for a trip and made sure to record the weather details for us every day we were gone.”

OINTMENT

"Asian kid using Eagle Brand ointment like cologne. Now, feeling aches after 30, I use it like holy water!"

REFUSING TO LEARN

“They love to refuse to learn new things, insisting that they just can’t.”

WARM ROOM

"As people age, they lose their ability to regulate temperature, making them feel colder- hence why Florida is popular with retirees. What do you hate the most? Comment below."

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