Undeniable Facts about Baby Boomers

Everything Is Gendered

Gender fluidity was not talked about much in the mainstream culture while Boomers were growing up. A large majority of them always gender everything. Blue for boys, pink for girls. Dresses for girls, button-ups for boys. The list goes on. You should always half-expect your Boomer relative to get your daughter something princess-related despite throwing her a car-themed birthday party.

Dry Toast?

What's the best thing since sliced bread? Dry toast, of course! Jokes aside, it's apparently a common trait among Boomers to enjoy dry toast. No butter, no jam, no egg... Just toast. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.