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Why 'boomer panic' is a real thing, not just generational bashing

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Summary
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51% Informative

TikToker @myexistentialdread used the phrase “boomer panic” to explain how baby boomers can quickly become unhinged when faced with the most minor problems.

A follow-up video by YourTango Editor Brian Sundholm tried to explain boomer panic in an empathetic way.

VR Score

44

Informative language

39

Neutral language

7

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

43

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

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no external sources

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