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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