FSD, that “me” generation of the ’70’s wore the same 2-3 pairs of levis for 8-10 years (with the worn places patched up and even fabric bottoms sewn on). They didn’t have access to a plethora of “designer jeans”
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What about Jordache Jeans ?
The designer jean craze was powered by boomer consumers in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
I think you hold a very narrow view of history, heavily influenced by your personal experiences. I don’t think your personal experience reflects the entire generation, and in some ways is counter to the mainstream boomers.
The Car comparison is interesting..
What do you think previous generations thought about the boomers all driving around in their fancy automobiles, as teenagers, no less. Those greatest generation people had to walk to school uphill in the snow both ways. They didn’t have a car at all.
And as for electronics… Those spoiled boomers have color TV for chrissakes. If you are going to make these comparisons between Gen Y and boomers, you should consider the same comparison between boomers and and the generation or two before them.
I am pretty sure if there were such thing as a blog site like this one 30 years ago, there would be some person from the Greatest Generation claiming how the kid’s of the 60s and 70s are rotten, self-absorbed narcissistic spoiled brats, with their cars, color TVs, disco pants, Jordache Jeans, blah blah blah
