Gen-X Gems
@genxgems.bsky.social
Reminding the world who invented sarcasm, mixtapes & Saturday morning cartoons. Still wondering how we became the adults in the room. Website coming soon.
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August 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“Sesame Street” and its sequel, “The Electric Company,” were, “with lapses, the most intelligent and important programs in television,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
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August 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Happy National Pinball Day! 🤩
Gen X knew the real high score hustle 👉 no WiFi, no saves, just flippers, flashing lights, & pure adrenaline. 🎯✨
What was your go-to pinball machine?
#GenXGems #NationalPinballDay #Tilt
Gen X knew the real high score hustle 👉 no WiFi, no saves, just flippers, flashing lights, & pure adrenaline. 🎯✨
What was your go-to pinball machine?
#GenXGems #NationalPinballDay #Tilt
August 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Happy National Pinball Day! 🤩
Gen X knew the real high score hustle 👉 no WiFi, no saves, just flippers, flashing lights, & pure adrenaline. 🎯✨
What was your go-to pinball machine?
#GenXGems #NationalPinballDay #Tilt
Gen X knew the real high score hustle 👉 no WiFi, no saves, just flippers, flashing lights, & pure adrenaline. 🎯✨
What was your go-to pinball machine?
#GenXGems #NationalPinballDay #Tilt
August 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
🕯️ “I’m going off the rails on a crazy train…” 🎸
R.I.P. to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. 🦇
A true icon who gave #GenX its heavy metal heartbeat.
You’ll never be forgotten. 🖤⚰️
#GenXGems #OzzyOsbourne #RockLegend #RIPOzzy
R.I.P. to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. 🦇
A true icon who gave #GenX its heavy metal heartbeat.
You’ll never be forgotten. 🖤⚰️
#GenXGems #OzzyOsbourne #RockLegend #RIPOzzy
July 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🕯️ “I’m going off the rails on a crazy train…” 🎸
R.I.P. to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. 🦇
A true icon who gave #GenX its heavy metal heartbeat.
You’ll never be forgotten. 🖤⚰️
#GenXGems #OzzyOsbourne #RockLegend #RIPOzzy
R.I.P. to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. 🦇
A true icon who gave #GenX its heavy metal heartbeat.
You’ll never be forgotten. 🖤⚰️
#GenXGems #OzzyOsbourne #RockLegend #RIPOzzy
RIP to Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970–2025). 💔
He gave #GenX laughter, heart, and hope as Theo Huxtable.
#GenXGems #TheoHuxtable #RIP
He gave #GenX laughter, heart, and hope as Theo Huxtable.
#GenXGems #TheoHuxtable #RIP
July 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
RIP to Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970–2025). 💔
He gave #GenX laughter, heart, and hope as Theo Huxtable.
#GenXGems #TheoHuxtable #RIP
He gave #GenX laughter, heart, and hope as Theo Huxtable.
#GenXGems #TheoHuxtable #RIP
Happy National Ice Cream Day!🍦
If this chart brings back sweet memories of chasing the ice cream truck barefoot, welcome to the club. 🚛🦶🏻
You heard the jingle. You grabbed the quarters. You ruled the block.
#GenXGems #GenX #NationalIceCreamDay #70sKids #IceCreamTruck
If this chart brings back sweet memories of chasing the ice cream truck barefoot, welcome to the club. 🚛🦶🏻
You heard the jingle. You grabbed the quarters. You ruled the block.
#GenXGems #GenX #NationalIceCreamDay #70sKids #IceCreamTruck
July 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Happy National Ice Cream Day!🍦
If this chart brings back sweet memories of chasing the ice cream truck barefoot, welcome to the club. 🚛🦶🏻
You heard the jingle. You grabbed the quarters. You ruled the block.
#GenXGems #GenX #NationalIceCreamDay #70sKids #IceCreamTruck
If this chart brings back sweet memories of chasing the ice cream truck barefoot, welcome to the club. 🚛🦶🏻
You heard the jingle. You grabbed the quarters. You ruled the block.
#GenXGems #GenX #NationalIceCreamDay #70sKids #IceCreamTruck
Hey #GenXers!
Check out @patricklabyorteaux.com’s podcast on YouTube. It’s such a fun show! 👍👍
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #1980s #LittleHouseOnThePrairie #OldSchool
Check out @patricklabyorteaux.com’s podcast on YouTube. It’s such a fun show! 👍👍
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #1980s #LittleHouseOnThePrairie #OldSchool
The LEGEND - MELISSA GILBERT is on The Patrick LabyorSheaux with Patrick Labyorteaux! Check out the FULL interview on Y0uTub3!
July 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Hey #GenXers!
Check out @patricklabyorteaux.com’s podcast on YouTube. It’s such a fun show! 👍👍
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #1980s #LittleHouseOnThePrairie #OldSchool
Check out @patricklabyorteaux.com’s podcast on YouTube. It’s such a fun show! 👍👍
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #1980s #LittleHouseOnThePrairie #OldSchool
July 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It’s the little things that made growing up extra sweet. 🍬
Remember when a pack of tiny Chiclets could make you feel so cool? 🌈🫧
The crunch, the burst of flavor, the rainbow in your pocket.
#GenXGems
Remember when a pack of tiny Chiclets could make you feel so cool? 🌈🫧
The crunch, the burst of flavor, the rainbow in your pocket.
#GenXGems
July 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It’s the little things that made growing up extra sweet. 🍬
Remember when a pack of tiny Chiclets could make you feel so cool? 🌈🫧
The crunch, the burst of flavor, the rainbow in your pocket.
#GenXGems
Remember when a pack of tiny Chiclets could make you feel so cool? 🌈🫧
The crunch, the burst of flavor, the rainbow in your pocket.
#GenXGems
Happy 80th Birthday to the original punk rock queen, Debbie Harry! 🎤🎶🎉
From “Heart of Glass” to “Rapture”, she defined a generation.
#GenXGems #Blondie #DebbieHarry
From “Heart of Glass” to “Rapture”, she defined a generation.
#GenXGems #Blondie #DebbieHarry
July 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Happy 80th Birthday to the original punk rock queen, Debbie Harry! 🎤🎶🎉
From “Heart of Glass” to “Rapture”, she defined a generation.
#GenXGems #Blondie #DebbieHarry
From “Heart of Glass” to “Rapture”, she defined a generation.
#GenXGems #Blondie #DebbieHarry
Happy 59th Birthday to the “Say Anything” legend himself, John Cusack! 📻🎂🎉
He held “High Fidelity” in our hearts, always has been “Better Off Dead” funny & “Grosse Pointe Blank” cool.
Here’s to the “Serendipity” of growing up with his films.
#GenXGems #JohnCusack @johncusack.bsky.social
He held “High Fidelity” in our hearts, always has been “Better Off Dead” funny & “Grosse Pointe Blank” cool.
Here’s to the “Serendipity” of growing up with his films.
#GenXGems #JohnCusack @johncusack.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Happy 59th Birthday to the “Say Anything” legend himself, John Cusack! 📻🎂🎉
He held “High Fidelity” in our hearts, always has been “Better Off Dead” funny & “Grosse Pointe Blank” cool.
Here’s to the “Serendipity” of growing up with his films.
#GenXGems #JohnCusack @johncusack.bsky.social
He held “High Fidelity” in our hearts, always has been “Better Off Dead” funny & “Grosse Pointe Blank” cool.
Here’s to the “Serendipity” of growing up with his films.
#GenXGems #JohnCusack @johncusack.bsky.social
This brings me right back to my elementary school days! Anyone remember what this was called?
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #SchoolDaze
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #SchoolDaze
June 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
This brings me right back to my elementary school days! Anyone remember what this was called?
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #SchoolDaze
#GenX #GenXGems #1970s #SchoolDaze
40 YEARS AGO - On this day in 1985, up one place to No.2 was... Crazy For You by Madonna: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHut... #80sMusic #Eighties
Madonna - Crazy For You (Official Video)
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June 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Cyndi! 💖🎂🥳
Hope you’re raising a little She Bop, showing your True Colors, and proving Girls Just Want to Have Fun — Time After Time! 💃💥 📻
#GenXGems #CyndiLauper #80sForever #GenXGems #80sIcon #HappyBirthdayCyndi
Hope you’re raising a little She Bop, showing your True Colors, and proving Girls Just Want to Have Fun — Time After Time! 💃💥 📻
#GenXGems #CyndiLauper #80sForever #GenXGems #80sIcon #HappyBirthdayCyndi
June 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy Birthday, Cyndi! 💖🎂🥳
Hope you’re raising a little She Bop, showing your True Colors, and proving Girls Just Want to Have Fun — Time After Time! 💃💥 📻
#GenXGems #CyndiLauper #80sForever #GenXGems #80sIcon #HappyBirthdayCyndi
Hope you’re raising a little She Bop, showing your True Colors, and proving Girls Just Want to Have Fun — Time After Time! 💃💥 📻
#GenXGems #CyndiLauper #80sForever #GenXGems #80sIcon #HappyBirthdayCyndi
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June 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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June 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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People in the 1980s simply could not get enough Bob Hoskins and they were right to feel that way
Its hard to not be hyperbolic when talking about this one (A personal top 10 film of all-time). The crown jewel of Touchstone gives us Zemeckis at the peak of his powers backed by the super team of Disney & Amblin + Spielberg throwing all of his weight into producing this modern marvel of animation.
June 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
People in the 1980s simply could not get enough Bob Hoskins and they were right to feel that way
How #GenX (70s + 80s kids) managed stress?👇
📝 Chewed pencils
🧽 Stabbed erasers
🪙 Rubbed coins
🖊️ Gnawed on pen caps
This was our therapy. No apps or active assailant drills, just run-of-the-mill angst.
#SchoolDays #GenXGems
📝 Chewed pencils
🧽 Stabbed erasers
🪙 Rubbed coins
🖊️ Gnawed on pen caps
This was our therapy. No apps or active assailant drills, just run-of-the-mill angst.
#SchoolDays #GenXGems
June 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
How #GenX (70s + 80s kids) managed stress?👇
📝 Chewed pencils
🧽 Stabbed erasers
🪙 Rubbed coins
🖊️ Gnawed on pen caps
This was our therapy. No apps or active assailant drills, just run-of-the-mill angst.
#SchoolDays #GenXGems
📝 Chewed pencils
🧽 Stabbed erasers
🪙 Rubbed coins
🖊️ Gnawed on pen caps
This was our therapy. No apps or active assailant drills, just run-of-the-mill angst.
#SchoolDays #GenXGems
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Happy Birthday to Rivers Cuomo of Weezer.
June 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Happy Birthday to Rivers Cuomo of Weezer.