Transgenerational Millenial Identifies As Boomer
Summary
A millennial born on the last day of 1984 declares himself transgenerational, identifying as a Boomer despite his age. Kareem tries to reason with the straphanger, pointing out he's technically a millennial, but the rider doubles down with a message for younger folks: "Let's all get to work, you big babies." He argues that Boomers actually put millennials in a position to work harder because life is tough. The conversation gets punchy. The rider tells Kareem his music's too loud in the subway and accuses him of being spoiled. It's a strange case of generational reverse engineering, where someone born in the mid-80s has more in common with the "ok boomer" crowd than his own peers.
Full Transcript
I just think the terms are a little skewed. And my answer wasn't "Boomer." I'm just saying, let's all get to work, you big babies. Yes, yes. If anything, the Boomers put you in a position to work your ass off 'cause life is hard. Be harder, okay? I got to get harder.
Yeah, what generation are you? What year are you born? '84. The last day, '84.
You're like a millennial. I'm on your side. Do you identify as a Boomer? You're trans-Boomer. I'm transgenerational.
Your music's too loud in the subway, you know? It's—you're spoiled. This is the last stop with Kareem Rama.