Earlier generations have weathered recessions, of course; this stall we’re in has the look of something nastier… A majority of Americans say, for the first time ever, that this generation will not be better off than its parents.
“Generation X is sick of your bullshit. The first generation to do worse than its parents? Please. Been there. Generation X was told that so many times that it can’t even read those words without hearing Winona Ryder’s voice in its heads. Or maybe it’s Ethan Hawke’s. Possibly Bridget Fonda’s. Generation X is getting older, and can’t remember those movies so well anymore. In retrospect, maybe they weren’t very good to begin with.” (continues)
