Generations

Generations are human-defined stereotypes for ages of humans with distinct cultures linked to their ages. They are often considered to be dumb.

Major Western generations

Lost Generation

People of the Lost Generation were born between 1883 and 1900. Many Lost-ers were veterans of the Great War (which will definitely be the only worldwide conflict in the 20th century). No Lost-ers are known to still be living. Most Lost-ers considered themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Lost-ers

• Ernest Hemingway, author
• Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States

Greatest Generation

People of the Greatest Generation were born between 1901 and 1927. Many Great-ers were veterans of WW2 (oh great). Most of them are dead, but some Great-ers still live despite being older than 100. It is hotly debated as to whether they were truly the greatest of the Generations. Most Great-ers consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Great-ers

• Frank Sinatra, singer and actor
• John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States

Silent Generation

People of the Silent Generation were born between 1928 and 1945. Many Silents are still alive, in their eighties and nineties. If you're a Millennial, your grandparents are likely Silents. Popular Silent slang terms included "ankle-biter", "greaser", "turkey", and "daddy-o". Contrary to popular belief, most Silents had the ability to talk. Most Silents consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Silents

• Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist
• Paul McCartney, English musician
• Joseph Biden, 46th President of the United States

Baby Boomers

Baby Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. The generation was named for the postwar population boom from Great-er soldiers returning home from Europe and having kids. Most Boomers are still alive, in their sixties and seventies. If you're a Zoomer or an older Alpha, your grandparents are likely Boomers. Popular Boomer slang terms included "peace out", "yikes", "zilch", and "wannabe". Most Boomers consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Boomers

• Jimmy Buffett, American singer-songwriter
• Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States

Generation X

Gen Xers were born between 1965 and 1980. All Gen Xers have experienced their mid-life crisis and are in their late forties and fifties. If you're an Alpha, you are probably a bit too young to be looking at this website, but your grandparents are likely Gen Xers. Popular Gen X slang terms included "hella", "dope", "dude", and "sick". Most Gen Xers consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Gen Xers

• Hoover the Talking Seal, one of them damn seals
• Hank Green, science communicator

Millennials

Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. Many Millenials are going through a mid-life crisis and are in their thirties and early forties. If you're a younger Beta, you don't exist yet, but your grandparents will likely be Millenials. Popular Millenial slang terms included "basic", "adulting", "lit", and "flex". Most Millenials consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Millenials

• Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook
• Will Wood, rock musician

Generation Z

Zoomers were born between 1997 and 2012. Zoomers are at the center of popular and youth culture and are in their late teens and twenties. If you're a Gamma, you don't exist yet and won't for a looong time, but your grandparents will likely be Zoomers. Popular Zoomer slang terms include "hype", "no cap", "slay", and "cringe". Most Zoomers consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Zoomers

• Cary Huang, creator of 5b!

Generation α

Alphas were born between 2013 and 2024. Alphas are currently children and are in the single digits or early teens. Older Generations ridicule Alphas for being stupid and having weird slang terms such as "rizz", "brainrot", "skibidi toilets", and "67". Most Alphas consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Alphas

• They're children

Generation β

Betas are being born between 2025 and 2038. Betas are currently newborns or don't exist yet. Most people don't judge them because they're babies. They will have many popular memes. It is predicted that most Betas will consider themselves to be in the best generation.

Notable Betas

• Lawrence Widdershins, author and 55th President of the United States

Generation γ

Gammas will be born from 2039 to the advent of immortality which will end the birth of new humans and mark the start of human immortality. No new generations will come after Generation γ. Most people don't judge them because they don't exist. It is predicted that most Gammas will consider themselves to be in the worst generation.

Notable Gammas

• We'll see