The Second Roaring 20s are Pragmatic

It's a re-do. It took me 20 years to understand, but these first few decades of the new millenium are a re-do of the 20th century. (For those of you who don't know what that means, the 1900s.) Face it, the 20th century was all industry and commercialism. The Rockerfellers and Carnegies and Trumps made their fortunes jumping on that train. Good for them and their minions. The rest of us were lucky to get a tent at Homeless Camp and an EBT card.

The 20s of the last century (like 1922, 1926, 1929) were a lot different according to history books and art that shows us a glimpse. Flappers were all about sexy fringy dresses and getting boozed up. Learning new dances was considered cool and with-it. We don't have that social experience today. We don't have the passion or the social skills to pull it off. What did we become after the C-19 Pandemic? A bunch of work-at-home Moms and runaway Dads and children who want to kill both of them. Pathetic.

I read a few articles from the Microsoft scrolls about what this generation likes and what that generation likes as they try to pigeonhole us into a certain group responsible for this stupidity or that stupidity. Makes me want to get drunk with Jimmy Buffet and sing, "Some people claim that there's a (generation) to blame.... but I know, it's all of our fault." However, I do think there is some merit in the idea that some trends, styles, gadgets, and ways of thinking will continue on and many of us will "drop it like it's hot" regarding some truly awful products, services, and trends.

Here are my predictions.

Social Media? Facebook isn't just for old people. It may not be as popular as it was ten years ago, but it's still one of the best online media platforms and it is monitored carefully. I disagree with a lot of their policies, but it's still much more user friendly than Tik Tok. As for Twitter, I think it's useless and I really don't care one way or the other. Instagram is not as cool as Pinterest. Aol? That dinosaur still exists? I had no idea. Some newbies that have a shot? Listia and Vocal. They both have decent websites and a strong idea.

Fashion? No one really cares anymore. We've become too pragmatic to spend our time worrying about if the socks are correct or if the jacket will impress whoever. The bottom line is what matters in fashion these days. What do they want? Pants and a top. Fine. What shoes do I need? Boots? Fine. We just don't care anymore. All the Fashion police got fired. Now that the thugs finally pulled up their pants, the only fashion I can see is lesbians wearing rainbow flag bikinis and old ladies wearing those t-shirts painted with young chic bodies. Plastic surgery will fade out except for those people who got damaged in a wreck or worse. Old magazines like Vogue, Cosmo, etcetera will go out of business. Avon and the Cosmetic world will fade out. Girly girls will do it themselves or save the money to get to the salon. The mall will eventually just be a museum for people to hang out and get some lunch and look at displays.

Cable Television? No one likes paying $100 to $200 for Cable except for rich men who insist on having ESPN. Most of the poor people of the world are totally over it. I'd rather spend $20 at the movie theater and sit down to see something new eating delicious popcorn with real butter, then waste money on a bunch of BS and channels that play stuff I never watch because it's not entertaining or I don't relate. The internet changed the game. Apps for various channels will become the thing. It's just financially smarter and it's true for all of us these days.

Karaoke at the Bar? It lasted a long time. From the early 90s to now. But it won't last much longer. Drunks sound awful and non-drinkers feel outcast. It was fun while it lasted. Comedy clubs will make a come-back, and open mics will become hip again. As for the Smokers, well I suppose it's still a long road of discussion in regards to weed, vaping, and tobacco. Ugh.

Organic Grocery Stores? Hahaha. When I first heard of this about 15 years ago I didn't really believe it. But then I went to a few of them. They are insane. They lie. They do the same thing as any other grocery store. I admit Publix is more expensive most of the time compared to Walmart, but those Organic places are the worst. Their food is awful and it costs more than Publix. They will go down like Albertsons, Food Lion, and all the other grocery stores that got buried.

Daycare? I don't see it lasting into the new decades. Most people who have a baby are happy to have one and they don't want to trust their precious bundle of joy to someone who makes minimum wage. Puppy Stores will make a come back because all those self-righteous Animal advocates who said the mills were evil realize (now that the stores are rare to find) that they destroyed thousands of dog breeds preaching that crap.

Education? Degrees and Diplomas don't mean much to us anymore. Too many horror stories of debt and no jobs. Doctors and Lawyers and Teachers are the only ones who really need that formal education. The rest only need on the job training or some kind of apprenticeship. Tech schools will replace the old book based universities. They will stay alive for the sake of sports and young homeless people, but besides that certifications are relics that no one cares about anymore.

Marriage? It's out. We've all had too many divorces, child support payments, and cheating stories to give a damn about marriage anymore. We don't care who you want to have sex with. We don't care if you're gay or straight. Marriage is an ancient concept. The only people who still might do it are poor people who have some hope for their children to escape poverty. Besides that, no one wants to sign that dotted line anymore.

Mortgages and Car Loans? Only total idiots will do this anymore. They are still out there, but I feel sorry for real estate sales people and car salesmen. They won't make any money anymore unless they learn to work with poor people. Only poor people want their crap. Ironic, isn't it? They are selling to the rich who already have it. They are selling to the rich who are too smart to buy at their prices. Automatic Fail.

Theme Parks and Vacations? This has been a staple for entertainment and relaxation and I don't see it changing. I think new parks will open and provide work and jobs and new memories for people to enjoy.

Fitness Fanatics? Like any of our addictions, I don't see this one losing its place in society. We are too vain and too beauty driven for this department to lose any speed.

Gadgets? Inventors will come up with this or that. Some are cool and some suck. New and improved computers and phones? No one cares. New and improved ways to save money? Everyone wants to know. New and improved old brands of food? No one wants. New recipes? No one cares. New recipe books? No one wants. New ways to make money? We are listening. New ways to meet people or have fun? We are listening.

That's all folks.

Her