My latest irritation is the word "Boomers". It has now become almost an insult as people now use it. Yes, I am a "Baby Boomer." But you call me "Boomer", or "Hey Boomer" and there will be a problem. (Don't forget I have a ban button around here and can edit anything!)
We of the older generation used to be respected at the very least because we managed to make it this far in life and were thought to have a bit of knowledge we could pass along. Honoring the elders was something I was brought up to do. Unfortunately, especially during Covid, people began to view us as a "problem", many times because we were targets for this virus. That's when the word took a turn.