Talk:Thirtysomething (term)

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I expect to come in for some stick here as I have made sweeping generalisations. I would argue that I am describing a stereotype (no denying that) that is instantly recognisable and is 'real' in terms of marketing and everyday experience and therefore useful to try and pin facts onto.

user:btljs

It is not only a cliche, it is also culturally specific. Secretlondon 19:36, Feb 12, 2004 (UTC)

Is that a criticism? Wouldn't a description of a Samurai be culturally specific? It describes a usage of the term 'Thirty something': other cultural uses of this term should be added by people who know them.

Well, it is the description of a stereotype, not that stereotypes are anything but generalizations. So no offense should be taken by thirtysomethings.


 * Still need a little cleanup, I'll try and be careful not to poke a bee's nest. Humble Fool


 * An understatement 'little clean up'. It is just a jumble of ideas which I felt could have informative value. Please help in what ever way you can! user:Btljs

Question for some expert please
This article says no such word has been used in this case on the model of quadragenarian, quinquagenarian, etc. However, a few Internet sites mention "vicenarian" and "tricenarian". Any comments?? Georgia guy 21:23, 24 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Vicenerian is a person in his/her twenties. Tricenarian is a person in his/her thirties. --Tripsy 19:01, 19 September 2005 (UTC)

Twenty something
This article discusses the origin of the term "Twenty something." Meanwhile, Twenty something metions "Thirty somethings." Anyone wish to do something about the duplication? -Sewing - talk 18:48, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

And so on and so forth
I've been referring to my grandparents as "eightysomethings" lately. To heck with "octogenarian"! 204.52.215.14 (talk) 09:50, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Could use some more depth?
I think that the original intention of thirtysomething was not just to describe a group of people united by age, but who shared a particular upbringing; America's post-war glory days, civil rights, women's rights, free love, etc. Someone who is a "thirtysomething" (or a "twentysomething") is not just an individual, but also part of a huge generation of people sharing similar essential experiences that have shaped attitudes towards politics, individuality, and society. The term almost seems to make the individual's real age or experience moot; the larger tides affecting the generation as a whole become the emphasis. Could something like this be included in the article?Delvebelow (talk) 17:25, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Redirect to Ageing
Per the discussion on Twentysomething (term), I am redirecting this page to Ageing, where it more properly belongs. Discussions of the Baby boom generation are best left to that page, and discussion of how "thirtysomething" entered into the vernacular because of the TV show belongs on the show's page. Vicenarian (talk) 18:35, 16 May 2009 (UTC)