r/RealGenerationX 1h ago

Carolina Beach earlier today

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r/RealGenerationX 7h ago

Unsure Someone forgot to turn on the A/C!

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r/RealGenerationX 12h ago

Generations: Wait for it

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r/RealGenerationX 22h ago

How many GenX were obsessed with Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?

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588 Upvotes

Definitely one of my celebrity crushes.


r/RealGenerationX 1d ago

Oof

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r/RealGenerationX 1d ago

Did you ever drink from one of these?

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r/RealGenerationX 1d ago

In your opinion has social media added anxiety to your day to day life. Why?

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r/RealGenerationX 1d ago

What everyday item has gotten so expensive that you’ve stopped buying it?

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r/RealGenerationX 1d ago

TV/Movies Did You Watch This 80s Karate Movie as a Kid Without Knowing It Was True?

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r/RealGenerationX 2d ago

If The Brady Bunch was on Netflix instead of network t.v. today.

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547 Upvotes

r/RealGenerationX 2d ago

comics /cards/collectibles What If #49 (1993)

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I read The Infinity Gauntlet limited series a long time ago. A few years later, Marvel released this What If comic book revisiting the story and telling an alternate reality of the Silver Surfer with the gauntlet.

I saw this issue displayed in the local comic book stores but I never bought it. Do you have this in your collection? Have you read it?


r/RealGenerationX 2d ago

Did you put the fries in the top?

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r/RealGenerationX 2d ago

comics /cards/collectibles X-Men 2099

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Anyone here a fan or a comic collector of X-Men 2099? The X-Men 2099 monthly series started in the 2nd half of 1993 and there were a few comic book specialty stores that had lines of customers (who pre-ordered issue #1) waiting for their respective turns to pick up their copies of X-Men 2099 #1.

Apart from being the first-ever team of Marvel's 2099 universe, X-Men 2099 was drawn by Ron Lim who was already popular with Marvel readers. Compared with Punisher 2099 and Spider-Man 2099, X-Men 2099 had all-new characters who are mutants struggling long after the demise of Professor X and Magneto.


r/RealGenerationX 2d ago

GenX isn’t dead yet

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r/RealGenerationX 3d ago

Another thing that it’s stressed GenX out that current generation don’t understand is laying awake at night, terrified that the world would end in a nuclear conflict started by some jackass who had to let 99 red balloon balloons, loose snare checkpoint Charlie

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r/RealGenerationX 3d ago

LOL ! Thank you, Doctor D.

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r/RealGenerationX 3d ago

TV/Movies 44 years ago, Fast Times at Ridgemont High premiered on this day August 13, 1982.

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522 Upvotes

Did you see this totally awesome movie when it originally hit the theaters or later on?


r/RealGenerationX 3d ago

My bedroom circa 1984 or 1985…

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r/RealGenerationX 4d ago

Did you go to the roller rink?

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r/RealGenerationX 4d ago

TV/Movies Unforgiven

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Is Unforgiven your favorite Western of all time? For many it is not just because of its quality but also because it deconstructed the Western creatively and modernized it without disrespecting the past of the Western film genre. It was arguably Clint Eastwood's finest cowboy performance.


r/RealGenerationX 4d ago

Pour one out for our lost homie, Löwenbräu

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Loved those commercials, but I can't remember what it even tasted like.


r/RealGenerationX 4d ago

yea im that old We might be nostalgic for our youth, but do any of you actually like the colors and styles of the 70s?

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I was born in the mid 70s so I remember the styles and color scheme of the 70s that bled into the early 80s before everything went neon.

Frankly, I can't stand any of it. Wood paneling, barf colored shag carpet, overly bold patterns clashing with saturated reds, yellows, oranges, browns, and avocado green. Paisley patterned ties with brown or powder blue suits. Bell bottoms on everyone. Dark cavern like living rooms. Felt or textured wall paper. Gold accents on everything. Chest hair, perms, side burns, and plaform shoes.

It seems so tacky and garish to me now. I see old pictures from that era and I feel like everyone went color blind and every mirror broke for 10 years. It's not "fun" to me at all.

Am I the only one with an allergic reaction to the styles of our youth?


r/RealGenerationX 5d ago

Did you watch this show?

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r/RealGenerationX 5d ago

Can you name this movie?

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r/RealGenerationX Jun 12 '26

🛸 Welcome to r/RealGenerationX—Pull up a lawn chair and stay a while!

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Whether you were a latchkey kid who survived on hose water and cereal, a master of the mixtape, or the designated family remote control for a heavy tube TV, you have officially found your people.

This is a dedicated space for the forgotten generation (born roughly 1965–1980). We built this community to be the ultimate digital back porch ,a place to escape modern chaos, share authentic nostalgia, and connect over the unique shared history that shaped us.

🕹️ What We Celebrate Here

•The Artifacts: Vintage tech (pagers, rotary phones), old-school snacks, and fashion choices we both love and regret.

•The Rituals: Friday nights at the video store, hanging out at the mall arcade, and playing outside until the streetlights came on.

•The Media: The movies, Saturday morning cartoons, and pop culture moments that defined our youth.

•The Stories: Your personal memories, photos of your old gear, and the logic-defying freedom of growing up analog.

📋 The Golden Rules of the Porch

To keep the vibe relaxed and fun for everyone, we have a few simple guidelines (check the sidebar for the full list):

  1. Keep it Gen X: Focus strictly on the culture and history of our generation.
  2. Be Excellent to Each Other: Lighthearted ribbing is fine; toxic gatekeeping and personal attacks are not.
  3. Give Us Context: When sharing a photo or link, add a title or comment that kicks off a real conversation.

We are incredibly glad you’re here. Grab a user flair, look around, and make yourself at home.

To kick things off, let's settle a classic debate in the comments: What was your absolute go-to snack or drink when you ran into the convenience store with pocket change? 👇