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entertainment17 days ago•134 min saved

Generation Gap Emerges as Disclosure Day Falters at the Box Office

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opened to $44M but dropped 62% in its second weekend to about $17M as Pixar’s Toy Story 5 dominated with a $160M opening. With a reported $115M production budget and $80M marketing, the film would need roughly $300M to break even. Exit data showed about 60% of opening-weekend attendees were over 35 and cited Spielberg as their main reason for seeing it, signaling a generation-gap in summer blockbusters amid a crowded slate that includes Minions & Monsters, Nolan’s Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

via Vulture|

#box-office #disclosure-day #entertainment

lifestyle5 months ago•63 min saved

Old-School Habits That Make Kids Roll Their Eyes

A BuzzFeed-style roundup compiles anecdotes from Reddit about the quirky, often tech-averse habits many parents exhibit—like clinging to landlines, blasting volume on the TV instead of using mute, speaking on speakerphone in public, still printing maps, or treating every device as “the machine”—highlighting the generational gap and the humor in everyday family life.

via BuzzFeed|

#family #generation-gap #humor

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

The Israel Dilemma: Biden's Re-Election at Risk

A Yahoo News/YouGov poll reveals a growing divide among Democrats on President Biden's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with younger Democrats expressing disapproval. While Biden remains ahead of Trump among voters aged 18 to 29, discontent among younger Democrats could impact enthusiasm, turnout, or boost third-party support in the 2024 election. The poll also highlights differences between younger and older Democrats on Israel and Gaza, with younger Democrats viewing Israel less favorably and being less supportive of Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. The survey also shows a rise in concerns about antisemitism, with perceptions of antisemitism as a problem increasing among Republicans and independents. Biden's approval rating for handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has fallen among Democrats, while GOP opinion remains largely unchanged.

via Yahoo News|

#biden #democrats #gaza

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Katharine McPhee and David Foster Clash Over Parenting Styles"

Katharine McPhee and David Foster, who have an age gap of 35 years, have revealed that they sometimes disagree on how to discipline their two-year-old son Rennie. McPhee prefers a more mindful approach to parenting, while Foster leans towards a more traditional, results-based method. They acknowledge that their different parenting styles stem from their generational differences but have agreed to disagree. The couple recently collaborated on music and performed together at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. However, McPhee admits that giving Foster driving directions can lead to arguments.

via Fox News|

#david-foster #discipline #entertainment

celebrityparenting2 years ago•2 min saved

"Age Gap Sparks Parenting Conflicts for Katharine McPhee and David Foster"

Katharine McPhee and David Foster, who have a 34-year age gap, revealed that they have disagreements over disciplining their two-year-old son. McPhee prefers a more mindful approach to discipline, while Foster, who has five adult children, leans towards a more traditional style. They both acknowledge the generation gap in their parenting styles but are working to find a balance.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#celebrityparenting #david-foster #discipline

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Master These Essential Acronyms to Connect with the Younger Generation at Work"

A survey of 2,000 office workers found that one in five didn't recognize any of the acronyms presented to them, highlighting the confusion surrounding workplace jargon. Surprisingly, both the older Baby Boomer generation and the younger Generation Z workers were equally unfamiliar with the abbreviations. The most identifiable acronym was W/C for "week commencing," while the least understood were WIIFM and NRN. While acronyms can streamline communication, they can also cause confusion and exclusion, according to the survey.

via Daily Mail|

#acronyms #generation-gap #jargon

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Teens Seek Parental Phone Tracking and Monitoring

Teenagers, influenced by social media and real-time news, are now requesting their parents to track their phones and monitor their every move due to heightened anxieties and a closer relationship with their parents compared to previous generations.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#generation-gap #monitoring #parents

lifestyle2 years ago•3 min saved

Epiphanies of Aging: Personal Reflections on the Passage of Time

Reddit users share relatable moments that made them realize they were getting older, including being called "Sir" instead of "Bro," receiving socks as an exciting gift, experiencing physical injuries that take longer to recover from, and cheering for athletes younger than themselves.

via BuzzFeed|

#aging #generation-gap #humor

business2 years ago•0 min saved

Cracker Barrel Overcomes Traffic Challenges with Strong Q4 Earnings

Cracker Barrel, the popular American restaurant chain, is facing challenges due to a generation gap between its traditional customer base and younger consumers. The company is struggling to adapt to changing consumer preferences and needs, resulting in declining sales and a need for innovation to attract a wider audience.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#adaptation #business #cracker-barrel

lifestyle2 years ago•4 min saved

Changing Attitudes: Young Koreans Shifting Away from Traditional Marriage

A survey of 2,000 adults in serious relationships, engaged, or married reveals that 68% of couples feel it is important to customize their wedding to be unique to them rather than follow tradition. This includes hosting the ceremony in a place with personal significance, choosing different songs to walk down the aisle, leaving dress code norms behind, and opting for unconventional themes. One in five millennials even want to incorporate surprise performances. Outdated traditions like not seeing each other before the ceremony and wearing a white dress are considered passé, while couples are increasingly paying for their own weddings. The survey also highlights mishaps on wedding days, with family drama, missing guests, and inclement weather being common surprises.

via New York Post |

#changing-norms #customization #generation-gap

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

Vivek Ramaswamy: The Millennial Candidate Making Waves

Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and political newcomer, is gaining traction in the Republican primary race for the 2024 presidential election. While he emphasizes the challenges faced by millennials and younger Americans, his positions on issues like climate change and the voting age are out of step with his own generation. Ramaswamy proposes eliminating government agencies, raising the voting age to 25, and using the military to combat drug cartels in Mexico. Despite his lack of political experience and a party base that skews older, he is running third in national polling averages, positioning himself as a conservative alternative to Donald Trump.

via The New York Times|

#climate-change #generation-gap #millennial-candidate

sports3 years ago•7 min saved

"From Age Gaps to Global Success: Women's Soccer Making Waves on the World Stage"

The U.S. women's national soccer team heading to the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is a mix of veterans and 14 players experiencing their first World Cup, highlighting a significant generation gap. The team's oldest player is 38-year-old Megan Rapinoe, while the youngest is 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson. Coach Vlatko Andonovski aims to build team chemistry among players from different eras, but the team has struggled to integrate new players in recent tournaments. The World Cup is also a platform for the team to advocate for equal pay, social issues, and represent America in a different way.

via The New York Times|

#equal-pay #generation-gap #sports

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

"Kelly Ripa's Outburst on Game Show Sparks Controversy Over Contestant's Haircut"

Kelly Ripa, host of the game show Generation Gap, struggled to contain her laughter when she met a young contestant with a mullet haircut. In a gif video posted on Twitter, Ripa praised the contestant's retro hairstyle, leading to a saucy hair flip response. Despite her best efforts, Ripa couldn't hold back her laughter and asked the boy if he was "business in the front, party in the back." The second season of Generation Gap is set to premiere on June 29, 2023.

via Yahoo Life|

#entertainment #game-show #generation-gap

lifestyle3 years ago•3 min saved

The Painful Realization of Aging: Shared Experiences

Redditor u/Pred1949 asked the AskReddit community to share their "I'm old" moments, and people responded with a wide variety of relatable experiences, including not recognizing any bands on the Billboard No. 1 singles list, being asked if they want their eyebrows trimmed at the barber, and realizing that celebrities they grew up watching are now much older. Other moments include enjoying doing nothing on weekends, getting annoyed when the grocery store rearranges, and seeing athletes drafted into the NFL who were born after 2000.

via Yahoo Life|

#aging #generation-gap #humor