I’m a part of Generation X and I always hated that
name. It’s like my whole generation got
dropped into an algebra problem and everyone was trying to “find” us. However, aside from our unfortunate generational
name, we are a pretty interesting group.
And we grew up in an ever changing world that was just beginning to use
computers, loved music videos, and some of our crew could nearly touch the
clouds just by the height of their hair (and yes, boys are included in this
statement). So, if you will indulge me,
today I thought I’d reminisce a little. Remembering
this stuff made me smile…maybe it will do the same for you.
You remember watching “Saved By the Bell” when it first came
out.
You were keeping the hair spray, mousse, or hair gel
companies in business in Jr. High and High School.
Mullets were the popular hairstyle for guys. (Even MacGyver had one!)
You played video games on an Atari 2600
You had a set of “Socker Boppers.” (FYI: I saw these in a
store recently…apparently they are making a comeback.)
You owned or wanted to own your own Laser Tag set.
You ever tried to talk as fast as the guy in the Micro
Machine commercials.
Trying to figure out how to transform your Transformer toy
the first time was always a thrill.
New Kids on the Block were THE group…unless you were a
Country Music Fan, in which case switch that to Garth Brooks.
You remember going to computer class and being asked to
actually type code into the computer.
Typing class (on typewriters) was a requirement in school.
You remember the other characters that used to be in the
McDonalds Commercials (Hamburgler, Grimace, etc.)
Grey Poupon mustard makes you think of people in limos.
You can quote the theme song to the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”…and
are probably doing so right now in your head…or maybe out loud. J
When you were growing up, there was always a popular show on
television that starred Michael Landon.
You know where the phrase “Punky Power” comes from.
If your Youth Group ever went to a Carman concert. (Always Good
concerts and always free!)
If you wanted to play a game with a friend, you actually
went over to that friend’s house or they came to yours. No need for a computer.
You wrote handwritten letters to friends…and couldn’t wait
to get a response in the mail.
You got your world news from “Channel 1” in school every
day...and you probably still associate Anderson Cooper with that news show as opposed to his current show. (or maybe that's just me)
You loved watching “The A-Team” and found it interesting
that no matter how many buildings, vehicles, or random objects blew up during
the show and though bullets were flying all the time…no one ever died or was
even seriously hurt (unless it was a plot point).
TGIF meant “Full House”, “Perfect Strangers”, “Step By Step”,
and “Family Matters” would be on.
People rarely asked “Do you go to church?”, but rather “What
church do you go to?” because it seemed that everyone went to church somewhere…even
if they didn’t attend all the time.
You loved watching “The Muppet Show” and always wondered how
Gonzo was going to goof up the ending of the theme song each week.
You had at least one friendship bracelet that you wore for
ages. (Ok…probably just a few weeks)
You knew LeVar Burton as the “Reading Rainbow” host long
before you ever heard of “Geordi LaForge”.
Twitter was something a bird did.
If you are a girl, You probably read “The Babysitter’s Club”
or “Sweet Valley High” books all the time.
You were determined to find “Carmen Sandiego”
You carried a camera and took lots of pictures, but never
seemed to get all the film developed. (I’m pretty sure I still have some
somewhere.)
Lots of good memories.
There are, of course, many more.
What’s your favorite memory of Generation X?
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