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Why is Gen X trending on Twitter?
CANCEL culture is a “modern form of ostracism” in which someone is ousted from a social or professional circle based on their actions or views.
With cancel culture prevalent in 2021, a multi-generational debate has stirred on social media.
Cancel culture is prevalent on social media[/caption]
Why is Gen X trending on Twitter?
Gen X is trending on Twitter after an article was published by the New York Post titled “Cancel culture is out of control — and Gen X is our only hope.”
The article touches on the “culture war that has divided America” and how Gen X could be the unlikely savior to heal the nation.
“The generation that fought for its right to party should be leading the charge against these millennial Maoists terrorizing the culture via social media. Why aren’t we?” it writes.
“The reason is as obvious as it is unacceptable: We’re terrified of getting canceled ourselves. The kid who stands up to the neighborhood bully may end up a hero, but he may take a humiliating beating first.”
The article was written in the wake of societal efforts to cancel Pepe LePew, Peloton exercise bikes, Aunt Jemima, Bachelor host Chris Harrison, Dr Seuss, Eminem, Joe Rogan and more.
Gen X was trending on Twitter “in reference to the clamor of Generation X being the slayer of cancel culture,” writes BroBible.
It was followed up by a similar news package put together by Fox News and anchored by Gillian Turner.
What is Gen X?
Gen X was born between 1965 and 1980, and are “the demographic cohort following the baby boomers and preceding the millennials.”
They are aged between 41-56 years old, and there are 65.2 million of them in the US.
Researchers and popular media use the early-to-mid-1960s as starting birth years and the late 1970s to early 1980s as ending birth years.
Generation X, according to BroBible, were” raised on a healthy diet of TV shows, movies [and soundtracks] that weren’t afraid to push the boundaries.
Actor and comedian Chris Rock was a ‘defining’ cultural leader of Gen X[/caption]
It is defined by cultural icons like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock and Patrice O’Neal.
Gen X are considered not to be offended by much and are far more accepting of “risky” content compared to their generational counterparts.
Boomers are said to view the world through a “prudish” lens, where millennials and Gen Z are outspoken and are quick to cancel what doesn’t align with their doctrines.
What did people say about Gen X on Twitter?
Members of all different generations took to Twitter to weigh in on the Gen X debate.
“Gen X: Not today, Satan,” one user wrote in response to Fox News’ Gillian Turner.
“Fox News is calling on Gen X to save America from cancel culture. I’m Gen X, and I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say, “Fox, you can fuck all the way off!” another said.
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“Gen X is old enough to remember the moral panic about ‘political correctness’ and is in no mood for your bullshit, but thanks anyway,” one published.
“Hi, Boomers: During my latchkey teenage years, I listened to heavy metal, Madonna, and Sinead O’Connor. I played a lot of Dungeons & Dragons. Please don’t talk to me about ‘cancel culture.’ Respectfully yours, Gen X” wrote another.
