Baby boomers are known for being hard-working and ambitious. They are also known for being optimistic and adaptable. They have seen a lot of change in their lifetimes, and they have learned to roll with the punches. However, times are changing, and we look at 18 things that will die out with the boomer generation.
Landlines
Baby boomers were the last generation to grow up with landlines in their homes. With the rise of cell phones and smartphones, landlines have become obsolete for most people.
Checks and Cash
Baby boomers were more likely to use checks and cash to pay for goods and services than younger generations. With the rise of credit cards and mobile payments, checks, and cash are becoming less and less common.
Newspapers
Baby boomers were more likely to read newspapers than younger generations. With the rise of the internet and social media, newspapers have seen a decline in readership.
Cable TV
Baby boomers were more likely to subscribe to cable TV than younger generations. With the rise of streaming services, cable TV subscriptions have declined. Most people keep their cable to TV for sports, but they are becoming increasingly available on streaming services nowadays.
Physical Media
Baby boomers were more likely to own physical media, such as CDs, DVDs, and books. With the rise of digital media, physical media sales have declined.
Typewriters
Baby boomers were the last generation to learn to type on typewriters. With the rise of word processors, computers, and smartphones, typewriters have become obsolete. Typewriters are now more of an ornament than a necessity for every home.
Payphones
Baby boomers were the last generation to rely on payphones to make phone calls. With the rise of cell phones and smartphones, payphones have become obsolete. Even if a town did have a payphone, very few people carry spare cash around to be able to use the phone.
Video Arcades
Baby boomers were the first generation to grow up with video arcades. With the rise of home video games and console gaming, video arcades have become less and less common. However, there is a rise in arcades so people can indulge in the nostalgia of the past.
Blockbuster Video
Blockbuster Video was a popular video rental chain that went bankrupt in 2010. With the rise of streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, video rental stores have become obsolete. There may be less romance in visiting the video store on a Saturday night, but streaming is more convenient.
Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Baby boomers were more likely to shop at brick-and-mortar stores than younger generations. With the rise of e-commerce, brick-and-mortar stores have seen a decline in sales. You can see this decline when you walk through any mall, as most outlets are food and drink places rather than clothing stores.
Catalog Shopping
Baby boomers were more likely to shop from catalogs than younger generations. With the rise of e-commerce, catalog shopping has become less and less common. Online shopping is instant, and items can be delivered in a matter of days rather than weeks for traditional catalog orders.
Fax Machines
Baby boomers were more likely to use fax machines than younger generations. With the rise of email and other digital forms of communication, fax machines have become obsolete.
Answering Machines
Baby boomers were more likely to have answering machines than younger generations. With the rise of cell phones and smartphones, answering machines have become obsolete. Even voicemails are few and far between as more people like to send a text or email if they want to chase an unanswered call.
Personal Checks
Baby boomers were more likely to use personal checks for banking transactions than younger generations. With the rise of online banking and mobile apps, personal checks are becoming less and less common.
Cash Registers
Baby boomers were more likely to be familiar with cash registers than younger generations. With the rise of point-of-sale systems, cash registers are becoming less and less common. Cash registers have some vintage appeal, but these are likely to be for display purposes rather than practical usage.
Rolodexes
Rolodexes were a popular way to organize contact information. With the rise of digital contact management systems, Rolodexes have become obsolete as younger generations embrace digital systems that help with organizational skills.
Pay-Per-View
Pay-per-view was a popular way to watch movies and sporting events at home. With the rise of streaming services, pay-per-view has become less and less common.
Paper Maps
With the advent of GPS navigation and digital mapping apps, paper maps are becoming obsolete. Digital maps can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, and other devices updated regularly to reflect road changes and other features.
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