Like the title says is MTV the music video era uniquely Gen X? Is it the most iconic thing of our generation? Baby boomers had the Civil Rights and anti war movements, is MTV are thing?

We were married in 1985 and my wife promised to love, honor, and obey just because that's what the script said. We didn't even talk about including "obey", really. There was no conflict over it or anything. It was just part of ritual.

Looking back now, it seems crazy that was part of anyone's wedding vows, let alone ours. I would no sooner expect my wife to obey me than I would expect her to flap her arms and fly away. It's not gonna happen and I wouldn't want it.

When did the "obey" get phased out?

Yeah, I’m a chick

When I was in college in the very early 90’s, I loved a tape I found of a group. I have no clue what type of music, but if I had to guess, I’d say alternative. There was at least one female singer and I believe they were Irish or Scottish. The thing I most remember is either the group name has a flower in it, or the song I’m thinking of has a flower in it. Any suggestions would help jog my memory. Thanks!

I'm 56. I got the Covid shot because I needed to get a job. I'd already had Covid, it was mild. Uh, Covid is ... mild for anyone under the age of 75.

I've never thought about getting a flu shot. First of all, like the Covid shot, they don't actually seem to work that well. Second, I'm not going to die from the flu in my 50's.

What's with the "hey we survived" in the 70's but we're so vulnerable in our 50s?

So you're super critical of the hyper-safety culture of today's parents but embrace it for yourselves because of a little gray hair?

I live in a San Francisco SRO, drink and smoke, don't have health insurance. I'm fine.

I'm fine. Until I'm not.

But that's fine too. You can't ballyhoo you're free-range childhood and then cower in adulthood and scold

Do you remember cow tipping if you come from the country?

How Gen X is that?? Trying to keep up with latest trends to be relevant with my kids ages and I hurt myself in the process because I’m old and out of shape

I always remember having to blow into one of these for my family members to start their cars.. was always rewarded but now I look back and go huh.. lol 😂

One for all and all for one.

I have a GenX drinking game idea.

Gather people of our generation to have a party. Everyone must bring the most challenging recent Physio exercise they’ve been given to correct a recent ailment.

Attendees take turns teaching their exercise to everyone present. You must drink after every exercise you’re incapable of doing.

It’s gonna be lit. 👀

Does anyone besides me think these "generations" are a little off?? People of the same generation should share similar experiences, icons, memories, etc. My childhood has almost nothing in common with what I'm hearing from kids born in the 1960s. Not the same toys, experiences, cartoons, movies, memories .... nothing.

I just read one GenX-er remember smoking at school ... with a note ... WTF?!?!?!?

I needed a Cabbage Patch Kid (1983). Without one, I would have died.

If you were 18+ when Cabbage Patch Kids came out, I really don't think we're we're the "same" generation.

The first time I ended up there, I made prank calls to several classrooms when the teacher left using one of the teachers phones and even told a teacher that they needed to send this kid to the office (forgot the kids name) and for whatever reason the teacher bought it. A few of the teachers ended up recognizing my voice and I ended up in in school suspension for a week. I got yelled at and the principal made it out like it was some kind of huge punishment but what it really happened you just go to a room with other kids, the teacher pretty much does nothing all day and you left to yourself and talking with the other kids while the teacher acts mostly disinterested. You also got to each lunch before everyone else. I ended up in in school suspension many times in my last few years of high school. Another time I got in school suspension for coming to school in a full goth attire and refused to take it off so they put me in there

I have always had bad vision-extremely nearsighted with astigmatism. Three years ago, I took a chance a got LASIK. It's one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have enjoyed being eyeglass free and only use drugstore cheaters for close up work. I even got the corrective lenses restriction removed from my license! I had a routine eye exam yesterday just to make sure the eyes were still in good shape. That's when I got smacked in the face with my age. The optometrist said I have the beginning of cataracts. And that it was normal for "someone my age" and I "shouldn't have any problems for the next 10-15 years." Look, I may be chronologically 50, but in my heart, I'm 17 and planning the next concert I'm going to attend. This is some bullshit.

Kids got some in the Halloween candy and I snagged them. Haven't had a Gusher in about 25 years, maybe more.

They taste the same and I literally went back in time. Holy hell I love memories.

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The Crypt Keeper is back.. Please tell me this is true

Remember when women smokers would have little purses just big enough to hold their pack of smokes, and often with a little holder for their lighter?

r/80sMusic_LifeB4mp3s Our time. Our music. 1975-1990 Basically, all genres posted. You can post your favorites too.

I couldn’t believe it was there at the end of it all, waiting for me

So my Mom told me that I would go through stages of life where my friends would get married. Then have kids. Then get divorced. Then have grandkids. Then the people around you will start dying. I've been to three funerals in two weeks. Am I really there? Shit!!!

I've been feeling a great urge lately to make mix tapes for all of my friends, and for all the friends that I've grown apart from since we graduated high school & lived separate lives. Then my rational brain goes "ok but how are they supposed to play them? You know nobody has a tape deck these days." And yet I'm still on amazon looking for a dual cassette boombox that doesn't cost an arm & a leg! (Hard to find. Might have to buy vintage off of ebay.)

When I'm not wearing hiking footwear, I'm loving my Sketchers sneakers. I've been wearing them for years. But the quality has degraded so badly that I'm lucky if a pair of sneakers only lasts me, with the use of super glue, maybe 6 months! Sneakers are so much uglier than when we were growing up.

Give me some ideas of some nice looking brands that are also good quality!

Thanks!

Ok, so there are worse things. But I've been at it for two days and I just can't. My whole body hurts. Everyone is ready to kill each other. And we're not done yet.

Just looking for some sympathy. 😁

I mean that with zero irony.

I do, but I don’t blame aging. I think it’s phones, tablets, TV and other people that are affected by it and don’t even realize it. If you have more than three people in a room you get two or more simultaneous conversations. Ask a question, someone Googles the answer. Everyone constantly has a phone or tablet even while talking and/or watching TV. I am making a conscious effort these days to not multitask and to stay on topic, but it is not easy.

Does anyone remember these? Not only wonderful for dentists but also left a great sticky sheen after applying. The “cherry” flavor stands out in my hazy memory…