More References from Generation X That My Kids Just Don’t Understand

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Yesterday, I spotted the season’s first rabbit in my backyard. It hopped in with a charming, toothy smile and bounded across my lawn. Each spring and summer, this little creature wreaks havoc on my grass, munching on the delicate shoots and leaving behind sizeable bald patches along with its tiny round droppings.

“Be vewy, vewy quiet,” I said to my kids, ages 12 and 9, adopting my best Elmer Fudd impression. “I’m hunting wabbits!”

They just looked at me blankly. Seriously? No recognition of Elmer Fudd? I assumed every child from the ’70s would be familiar with Bugs Bunny, yet my kids have no idea what I’m talking about. Just another instance of my cherished Generation X references flying right over their heads.

Here are some more classic references that have my kids scratching their heads:

1. I pity the fool!
   I use this line when one of my kids forgets to change the toilet paper roll or leaves the empty juice container in the fridge.
2. What’s happenin’ hot stuff?
   I throw this out while checking in with my kids, completely oblivious to the fact they don’t know it came from Long Duk Dong in Sixteen Candles.
3. Kiss my grits.
   I often express my disdain for the oppressive winter weather here in the Midwest with this phrase. “Another snowstorm? Kiss my grits!” “What’s grits?” my son wonders.
4. Where’s the beef?
   Every time we step into Wendy’s, I can’t help but say this. My kids act like they have no idea who I am.
5. Move over, bacon. Now there’s something meatier.
   Whenever I need someone to shift over on the couch, this classic line comes out.
6. Ancient Chinese secret, huh?
   I loved that commercial! I say this whenever my kids refuse to share something they know.
7. Ooh, la la, Sasson.
   When my daughter dresses stylishly, I can’t help but exclaim this!
8. What you talkin’ about Willis?
   This is my go-to phrase when I have no idea what my kids are saying, especially with their trendy slang like “on fleek.”
9. Nothing comes between me and my Calvins.
   When my 9-year-old asked, “What about Daddy?” I had to admit, he had a point.
10. You’ll get nothing and like it.
    Whenever my kids ask for more than their fair share at the snack bar, I bring out this quote from Judge Smails in Caddyshack. (I must confess my husband first shared this gem with me. It seems that Caddyshack is a classic favorite among Gen X men and their fathers, particularly those who enjoy golf.)

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In summary, while my Generation X references may be lost on my kids, they serve as a nostalgic reminder of my upbringing. Whether it’s a phrase or a classic commercial, these cultural touchstones are a fun way to connect with my past—even if my kids don’t quite get it.