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Water-cooler conversations are fascinating. New shows, trending shows and the more recently released 80’s themed shows like Glow, Stranger Things, etc.
The friction in these conversations comes from the age gap. The Gen Xers that were there and the younger crowd looking back on it through today’s lens.
The latter primarily see the fashion, the music and the lack of technology. The Gen X crowd sees the facade. 80’s dress up with today’s guardrails.
We should also address the repackaging of our childhood. It’s 2026 and EVERYONE is streaming. Everyone.
No one is running to the video store and everything is accessible within seconds. We don’t want to see our memories constantly rebranded. It never works and the original
Is always available for the new generations to watch.
Only Mel Gibson can be Martin Riggs.
Only Harrison Ford can be Indiana Jones.
Only Bruce Willis can be John McClane.
Only Sylvester Stallone can be Rocky or Rambo.
Only Heather Thomas can be Jody Banks.
Only John Schneider can be Bo Duke.
Only John Ritter can be Jack Tripper.
On and on….
Those rare moments when the right actor plays the right character, it’s magic.
The Gen X Reflex
