“This world is outdated. Young people know nothing and can’t do anything, they don’t respect their elders and don’t want to learn, prices are rising, and there’s nothing good to expect from the future…” Do you think this is another rant from Reddit? Well, almost… It’s a quote from a clay tablet from Babylon, dating back about one and a half millennia B.C.
As we can see, over the past three and a half millennia, little has changed in people’s pessimism regarding their assessments of the past and the future. At the same time, let’s agree, sometimes it’s worth just saying goodbye to “good old things” without regret and letting them rest peacefully in history books. So our selection today is dedicated to such “dying out” things from the past.
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Classic cars exactly. Can you imagine in thirty years having a car show with today’s cars ? Our cars are so boring.
SimilarElderberry956 , wirestock Report
‘Jokes’ about hating your spouse. And good riddance.
Glozboy , The Yuri Arcurs Collection Report
Never apologizing to your children.
VFTM , freepik Report
“Company rooms” or formal living rooms - those rooms in your grandparents’ houses that are kept pristine and saved for important guests or special events only - “don’t go in there and mess things up!” (I always thought this was SO WEIRD, an entire room you only use a few times a year?!).
modernrocker , aigeneratedusa Report
Specific animal breeding, such as Pigeon or dogs. These create a lot of suffering and I dont think millennials are so inclined to continue.
YellowstoneCoast , cynoclub Report
I hope being forced to keep a grass lawn will go away. Too many cities have laws about keeping your lawn under 6” or 4” or whatever. It is a barrier for people who want to segue their property to a more natural, lower maintenance form.
BlueEyedSpiceJunkie , senivpetro Report
The china industry. I don’t know anyone under the age of 70 with fancy plates they keep locked up in a cupboard they bought just for those plates they never eat off–a hutch, it might be called?
anon , freepik Report
Clubs… Not nightclubs but community groups like the Rotary or Mason’s. I’d love to be involved in such a thing but the current members are so dn hostile to any young person who shows up while also b****g about how young people don’t get involved. .
mlo9109 , Romina Ordóñez Report
Timeshares.
Blackcatsandicedtea , icemanphotos Report
Excessive holiday decor/ gift giving. I really hope that dies soon. I help people clean out their junk, & so much of it is brand new “gifts” that were never even opened. I really believe people would be happy without all the “stuff”.
Pearl-2017 , Nini FromParis Report
Hopefully fax machines. Scan that s**t and send it on a PDF.
Ever_More_Art , fabrikasimf Report
Streaming. Hear me out. The model is steadily moving toward pay per use rather than big subscription services. Can you imagine “renting” an album to listen to it? It’s coming. And “buying the rights” to digital media isn’t the solution either. Owning the physical is the only way forward.
xradx666 , freepik Report
Family reunions/family get togethers. The older generations of our family are the only ones ever organizing them. Us younger folks have bigger s**t to worry about and couldn’t care less about seeing our maga uncles and random cousins once removed.
WorknOnMyNightCheese , freepik Report
Thank you notes. If I thank you in person upon opening said gift, why do I also need to write a note? But also, are we really only giving gifts to loved ones because we want a thank you? Like, you wouldn’t just give someone something because they’d like it, and you want to give them a moment of joy? Weird take. I couldn’t care less about receiving a thank you in about 97% of the situations in which I give or do something for someone else.
redditer-56448 , rawpixel.com Report
Can we kl suits and ties? i despise having to wear them. they are so uncomfortable, even if tailored. ties are the worst. “hey let’s put a noose around our neck that hangs down.” there are some stupid things, but dn is a tie one of the most pointless fashion items out there.
dewhashish , dusanpetkovic Report
Emotionally immature parents. The world will be a better place when families can handle disagreements or harm without rug sweeping or boundary pushing. Personally, I’ll look forward to never seeing another boomer cry on a video about their kids not talking to them anymore.
historyosilence , bearfotos Report
First two things I thought of: Rural hospitals & fabric softener. Yeah, my brain is weird.
HurtsCauseItMatters , EyeEm Report
Can we k**l the obligation to verbally acknowledge when someone has sneezed? Why? Why are you blessing me? I just had a reaction to some dust. It’s not a big deal. Just ignore it and move on. I don’t need your blessings.
PintsOfGuinness_ , Drazen Zigic Report
Dunno about cooking, Im the best cook in my family. Who needs grandma? The internet man! I have access to unlimited recipes.
archercc81 , freepik Report
Funerals - how am I going to handle planning an event like this??? Also I don’t want one for myself and wouldn’t want my husband or kids to have to deal with any of that.
HogBodyOdyOdyOdy , freepik Report
Senior homes. Don’t get me wrong, I think they will be there forever. But I think the mentality changed and more and more will just opt out before going there. I’m talking about the senior home where you are mostly mentally and physically impaired, not the retirement home where you still have a good quality of life.
Brayongirl , pressmaster Report
Broadcast TV. Everything will eventually roll over to streaming, no more OTA signal.
OwnConversation1010 , freepik Report
Cards. For birthdays, anniversaries, holidays etc. Other than Christmas cards, I don’t know anyone under 50 who sends cards. Though thank you cards should still be a thing for major events like weddings, and baby showers.
PinkHamster08 , Nonnadee Grant Report
Golden Corral.
Thick_Maximum7808 , rob_rob2001 Report
Well church isn’t going anywhere. Gen z has turned into a pretty religious generation especially on the men side.
Gurganus88 , freepik Report
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