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Thanos is a Boomer

(No spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War)
"Is this thing on?"

Thanos is a Baby-Boomer

  • Climbed career ladder before total economic collapse.
  • Complains about resource depletion while roaming the galaxy in at least four vehicles.
  • Entrenched in management, no matter how many subordinates die on the job.
  • Alienates children who don't help.
  • Feels entitled to not just one, but six infinity stones.
  • Would rather half the universe die than have to share in retirement.
  • Self-righteous.


Thanos is Generation X

  • Faults predecessors for mismanagement.
  • Blended family.
  • Lost job in last downturn. Forced to work in (own) startup.
  • Persecution complex.
  • Distrusts authority.
  • Self-righteous.

Thanos is a Millenial

  • Blamed for ruining industries.
  • Needs the support of a movement to get things done.
  • Move fast, break things.
  • Won't shut up about social change.
  • Leverages technology.
  • Self-righteous.
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