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The Timeless Treasures of Generation X: Iconic Toys That Shaped Our Childhoods
Growing up as part of Generation X meant experiencing a unique blend of cultural shifts, technological leaps, and unforgettable playtime moments. The toys from the 70s, 80s, and 90s didn’t just fill our days with fun - they shaped how we saw the world, sparked creativity, and connected us with friends and family. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore the iconic toys that defined each decade, the memories they created, and the cultural waves they rode. Toys of the 197
John Kotrides
Dec 10, 20254 min read


📰 FAKE PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VOGUE CROWNS GENERATION X AS "THE COOLEST GENERATION" – JUST 40 YEARS LATE NEW YORK, NY – (May 2025) – In a shocking turn of events,...
John Kotrides
May 12, 20251 min read


Kurt Loder is 80??? I Think My Back Just Went Out.
Okay, GenXers gather 'round. Let's have a little chat about mortality, the relentless march of time, and the horrifying realization that...
John Kotrides
May 5, 20252 min read


Generation X Easter Memories
Easter in the 1980s. A magical time when hair was high, candy was pure sugar and carcinogens, and our parents let us do things that would...
John Kotrides
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Surviving the Booby-Trapped Living Room: A Gen X Rite of Passage
Let’s set the scene: It’s 1984. Reagan’s on the tube, Duran Duran’s on the radio, and your house is a death trap. Not because of asbestos...
John Kotrides
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Generation X: The Last Playground Warriors:
Generation X—the last great survivors of a time when childhood was less about "safety first" and more about "natural selection in...
John Kotrides
Mar 30, 20252 min read


GenX and the Bum Wine Fascination
Our childhoods were a balance of unstructured freedom and questionable decisions, and nowhere was this more evident than our early drinking
John Kotrides
Mar 29, 20253 min read


Rediscovering 80s Sitcoms and Their Societal Impact
The 1980s was a golden era for sitcoms, giving us some of the most beloved and influential television shows of all time.
John Kotrides
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Why the Chicago Cubs?
As someone that grew up in Western NY, it's fairly obvious why I would be a Buffalo Bills fan. What's a little less obvious, is why I'm...
John Kotrides
Mar 28, 20251 min read
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