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How R.E.M. Invented the Nineties With ‘Out of Time’

Rob Sheffield looks back at R.E.M.'s 1991 classic, and how it presaged the entire decade to come.

Humor | Humor

15 Funny Gen X Memes That Captures The Gen X Life

There are a lot of things that make Gen X unique, and one of those things is their sense of humor. Sit back and enjoy these Gen X Memes

These are actually pretty funny, but the best, most accurate, funniest one, is the meme about Gen Z and Millennials be scared about nuclear war. It’s also true that we hate Boomers, Gen Z, and Millennials. I know I hate Boomers for destroying the amazing country given to them by the greatest generation. I hate Millennials and Gen Z because they can’t tell the difference between an Xer and a Boomer. Plus: we’re the second, or possibly third, greatest generation.

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Calling All Gen Xers: The Illinois State Museum Wants Your Help Curating a New Generation X Exhibit

If you were born during the Gen X years—1965 to 1980—the Illinois State Museum might feature your old Trapper Keeper.

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

Tattoos are Us - Workplace Coach Blog

Tattoos and body art; do you want to discriminate against employees with tattoos?

You don't like tattoos? Does that mean you won't hire someone with a tattoo? What if that costs you a great employee?

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In This Time of Panic, We Look to Generation X for Inspiration

Keep calm and put on some flannel.

This explains why I was mystified as to why there was so much freaking out about social isolation. Not only was it normal for us, we did it without smart phones, social media, or streaming media. We are GENERATION X (the second greatest generation) and we’re sick of being ignored by narcissistic boomers and millennials. To use the parlance of my times: we totally rule.