Baby Boomers: Then vs. Now






Then: Long hair.
Now: Longing for hair.



Then: The perfect high.
Now: The perfect high-yield mutual fund.



Then: Keg!
Now: EKG.



Then: Acid Rock.
Now: Acid Reflux.



Then: Moving to California because it's cool.
Now: Moving to California because it's warm.



Then: You're growing pot.
Now: Your growing pot belly.



Then: Trying to look like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor.
Now: Trying not to look like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor.



Then: Popping pills, smoking joints.
Now: Popping joints.



Then: Killer weed.
Now: Weed killer.



Then: Hoping for a BMW.
Now: Hoping for a BM.



Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint.
Now: Getting a new hip joint.



Then: Rolling Stones.
Now: Kidney stones.



Then: Peace sign.
Now: Mercedes logo.



Then: Parents begging you to get your hair cut.
Now: Children begging you to get their heads shaved.



Then: Passing the driver's test.
Now: Passing the vision test.



Then: Taking acid.
Now: Taking antacid.

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(edited by David Van Alstyne)
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