• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    But why the “Krabby Patty meal”? It’s like an adult kids meal, that feels really degrading IMO.

    I would get it if I went to a Spongebob-themed shop or something and ordered Krabby patties, but it’s a Wendy’s gimmick.

    GenZ and Millennials basically have not materially, economically improved since when they were kids

    That’s just not true. Look at any economic statistics and you’ll find that both generations are basically in line with previous generations, except that home ownership is more delayed (but retirement savings seems to be better for GenZ). In fact, GenZ may be ahead of the curve for home ownership, despite higher home prices.

    Maybe it’s true that many GenZ and Millennials haven’t learned to cook, but that seems more like a choice than some kind of societal fail. Getting food delivered is just a lot easier today, and people tend to do the easier thing.

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      It’s like an adult kids meal, that feels really degrading IMO.

      That is exactly what it is.

      Look at any economic statistics and you’ll find that both generations are basically in line with previous generations, except that home ownership is more delayed

      Basically, I completely disagree, but as I am currently a millennial on SSDI who can’t find anywhere to live that does not cost half my monthly income, I’m not really as interested in arguing the details as I am finding a decent living situation.

      But I can't help myself, so here's something

      https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/02/14/millennial-life-how-young-adulthood-today-compares-with-prior-generations-2/

      Notice how Millennials are the first generation for every level of education to earn less than the previous generation, and the least educated are doing about as bad as the Silent generation.

      Colleges costs have exploded, as have housing costs, as have personal debt levels.