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Boomers and gen x love calling us snowflakes even though they revert to caveman mode when you mention their houses cost 30k while ours cost 600k

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its relatable commentary on generational economic disparities and the perceived unfairness of the current economic climate compared to the past. The direct and somewhat confrontational tone, coupled with specific examples like housing costs, likely engaged viewers who share similar frustrations.

Summary

The speaker criticizes older generations (Boomers and Gen X) for calling younger generations "snowflakes" while simultaneously benefiting from economic conditions that allowed them to buy houses cheaply and receive benefits like pensions. The speaker argues that current minimum wage is insufficient for younger generations to achieve similar financial stability.

Structure

1Criticism of Boomers/Gen X calling younger generations snowflakes
2Comparison of housing costs across generations
3Accusation of irrationality and anger when facts are presented
4Discussion of past economic advantages for older generations
5Contrast with current economic struggles for younger generations

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Boomers and gen x love calling us snowflakes even though they revert to caveman mode when you mention their houses cost 30k while ours cost 600k BOOMERS AND GEN X GET SO IRRATIONAL WHEN YOU POINT OUT BASIC STATISTICS AND MATH JUST BASIC KNOWLEDGE TO THEM GENUINELY, THESE PEOPLE WILL START SEETHING FOAMING AT THE MOUTH, TYPING UP THE NASTIEST THING THAT YOU'VE EVER HEARD JUST BECAUSE YOU SAID, Y'ALL DIDN'T HANDLE THE ECONOMY VERY WELL AND NOW THAT I'M HAVING TO DEAL WITH IT I DON'T REALLY APPRECIATE THAT I'M TRYING MY BEST TO FIX IT BUT ALL THE OLDER GENERATIONS KEEP VOTING TO GIVE BILLIONAIRES TAX CUTS AND NOT FUND ANYTHING BUT THAT AND THE MILITARY AND THEN BEING LIKE KIDS DON'T WORK HARD YOU KNOW, YOU DON'T KNOW HOW YOU DON'T KNOW HOW HARD BOOMERS ARE THE RICHEST GENERATION IN ALL OF HISTORY AND THEY COULD GET THERE BY WORKING A MINIMUM WAGE JOB THAT LIKELY HAD HEALTH BENEFITS AND A PENSION UNHEARD OF IN TODAY MINIMUM WAGE IS NOT ENOUGH TO EVEN LET YOU GET INTO COLLEGE IT'S NOT. IT'S BARELY ENOUGH TO SURVIVE.

Original caption

Yes I know gen x paid 100k for their houses. But even that discrepancy. 30k to 100k is a three times increase in one generation. 100k to 600k is double the rate for our generation. This is basic math on paper. #boomer#genx#genz#minimumwage#economy