Generation X is the neglected middle child of the generational family.

They’re the ones you don’t hear from or about so much.

Instead, it’s all “OK Boomer” this and “millennials ruin everything” that.

St. Elmo’s Fire movie poster

Gen Xers aren’t interested in keeping the peace between their battling sibs, however.

Instead, they’re sitting back with their beer and popcorn, taking in the show.

Two words:Brat Pack.

Breakfast Club movie

These movies, includingThe Breakfast ClubandSt.

OK, so Nelson (b.

  1. is a late boomer, but the other brats were all born post ‘61.

Latchkey kid

Oh yeah, and scary future technology (The Terminator,Blade Runner).

They are noted for a heartiness and ability to soldier on."

(More like a brisk jog, with a mugger in hot pursuit.)

Retro gamer

OneTwitteruser summed up the situation by saying, “Glad I’m a #GenX kid.

Im using my skills I picked up as a latchkey kid.

So what else do X and Z have in common, besides sounding like an algebra equation?

GenZ kid

Oh, and no expensiveavocado toastfor today’s kids.