Gen X were the centre of attention when they began trending on Twitter
(Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)A graphic labelling the different generations, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z has generated a debate online - and it appears Gen X believe they are the best of all.
Typically, there is always an ongoing conversation with people defending and arguing why their generation takes the crown.
Baby Boomers, Millennials and Gen Z are the one the make the most headlines, in one viral tweet Gen X have argued that their generation is underrated.
Twitter user, Sonia - a Gen Xer herself - shared a graphic depicting the different generations with cartoons of women at the various ages they would be at present.
I’m curious, which are you? I’m Gen X pic.twitter.com/RfYf418itg
— Sonia Schmitt (@soniadeigh) July 5, 2021
Gen Z is the group born between 1995-2015, with Millennials born 1980-1994, Gen X as 1965-1979 and Baby Boomers between 1944-1964.
Soon, the tweet when viral with over 13,000 likes and started trending as a result.
It also sparked thousands of comments from people - in particular those from Gen X making their case.
They argued that they had the “best of both” with emerging technology but while also being able have an enjoyable childhood playing outdoors.
Gen X is the best generation and we had the most awesome childhoods.
— Erie Siobhan is Vaxxed to the Max 🇺🇸 (@ErieNotEerie) July 5, 2021
Gen X . Best in my opinion. We played outside, lived without cell phones, but are still able to use the technology today!
— Duane Boer (@deweybroncos1) July 5, 2021
Gen X. I feel we were the ones who lived the best of both worlds. We played outside for hours on end. We had relatives who fought in WWII and some of them were alive and well to tell us about it. We got to use computers in college and feel very comfortable with technology.
— BigBird23 (@Bird23Big) July 5, 2021
The generation that's paying for gen Z iPhone bill! Helping millennials with their own children, (your grandchildren), while moving baby boomers in the back room that used to belong to your kids! I'm Gen X! Latchkey, MTV generation! We practically raised ourselves! #GenX pic.twitter.com/2B01e1oEWF
— Own Your Masters 👑 (@ThaArchitect) July 5, 2021
We are Gen X.
— Chris Hahn (@ChristopherHahn) July 6, 2021
We had awesome music.
We’re tech savvy but not obnoxious about it.
We only care when you make us.
A few people were confused as to why Gen X was trending - they’re not exactly known for it.
Gen X - the forgotten middle child - how can we be trending? pic.twitter.com/1KRKl6PRFy
— Amelia Michael (@AmeliaMichael) July 6, 2021
Why is Gen X trending? Did we die?
— Pamela Paul (@PamelaPaulNYT) July 6, 2021
shit, why is Gen X trending? our power lies in our invisibility. pic.twitter.com/afORlH8eEN
— Mar Hicks (@histoftech) July 6, 2021
#GenX whenever #GenX trends pic.twitter.com/jhXHxkOgWz
— ShePlaysGuitars (@ShePlaysGuitars) July 5, 2021
Though some Gen X weren’t happy with the new attention.
Wait. Why are people suddenly paying attention to Gen X?? Fuck. They found us, friends.
— Gennifer Hutchison (@GennHutchison) July 6, 2021
They found us.
I’m gonna just go to my room and turn the stereo up.
— Amy Vernon 💉💙 🏳️🌈 (@AmyVernon) July 6, 2021
— C. Robert Cargill (@Massawyrm) July 6, 2021
Meanwhile some complimented Gen X’s laid back attitude.
Gen X are an incredibly 'cool' generation (extremely lucky also with the brilliant pop culture in the 90s). They are great bosses in the work place. I enjoy working for Gen X. Mature while still remaining relatively in sync and empathetic with the 'youth'. 10/10
— Portia Antonia Alexis (@PortiaAntonia) July 6, 2021
Gen X = the most chill, best generation 🤟 pic.twitter.com/8M4cchbdeA
— 📸Shelley🌺🌈 (@SRossWall) July 6, 2021
I’ve spent all day tweeting about it, but still can’t figure out why #GenX is trending.
— Bryan Behar (@bryanbehar) July 7, 2021
And I don’t really care.
Which might be the most #GenX of all responses.
Elsewhere, some Gen X’ers took a trip down memory lane and shared photos nostalgic photos during their youth.
Since #GenX is trending, I'm telling my truth: what Gen X wants you to think we looked like vs what we actually looked like pic.twitter.com/VGmnx8HPs8
— gesine (@gesinebp) July 5, 2021
#GenX my ‘80’s hair! pic.twitter.com/icQ5A71QFg
— DoodlebugsMom (@PamelaMinick) July 6, 2021
Shoot, #GenX was trending yesterday & I missed it, which is so very GenX. Here are some “ladies of the 80s” pics of my friends & me anyway. pic.twitter.com/KYfG2kEuOi
— gestin (@gestin) July 7, 2021
Class of ‘88 with the big hair#GenX pic.twitter.com/pOT1sdeizt
— Cherrone Davis (@nubianqueen7) July 6, 2021
All right #GenX is trending, I’ll play. I love being #GenX. I came of age when Pearl Jam & Nirvana were huge and I tried to be baby-grunge. Didn’t really work, but here I am at 18 (on right in both 🤩). Still remember those jeans. They were the first & last perfect pair I owned. pic.twitter.com/FH4y4UyYy5
— L.L. Wohlwend (@LLWohlwend) July 6, 2021
There are around 65 million Gen Xers in the United States, The New York Times reported.
In the UK, there are around 13.96 million Gen Xers, making them the third largest generation behind baby boomers and millennials, according to Statistica.
Gen Xers have also been labelled the “MTV Generation” due to the cultural influence the music channel had on the youth when it launched in 1981.
