22 Gen X Memes for 80s Kids Raised on Hose Water (October 2, 2024)

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Oct 2, 2024 5:00 PM EDT

Gen X is the fearless generation.

They're the ones leaping from the highest rocks at the creek, building homemade bike ramps with their buddies, and having competitions with the neighborhood kids to see who could climb the highest tree in the park. Nothing could stop a Gen Xer, because they don't need helmets, they don't need iPads, and they don't need other doo-dads and gadgets to have a good time.

Although as Gen X is getting older (inevitable, I know), there are a few things slowing us down. Creaky knees, old injuries flaring up when the temperature drops, and a mild case of tinnitus of the ears from all of those loud concerts they went to. But alas, Gen X is reaching an age where the perks of their seniority aren't only cashed out in the pain-killer aisle. In fact, Gen Xers better check their local pizza parlor for senior discounts because Gen X is about to be capitalizing on the next best thing since buttered toast–free pizza, just for being old and cool.