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Why is it so difficult for our generation? There's always that group of 30-somethings melting down about how the latest version of TMNT is going to suck.

Ive often wondered that too. Its kind of sad, really.

But its so easy to be reactive and get mad for the sake of getting mad rather than actually thinking and being like well Im not the target audience for this so its ok if I dont like it

My personal theory is the kids born at the tail end of the 70s and through the 80s were probably the first true "TV generation". The first generation of kids who would legitimately spend their time on Saturday morning just consuming TV media and being steeped in cynical marketing. So things like action figures and cartoons of the era are the things those kids cherished and what followed them into adulthood. It was the shift away from a childhood based around experiences to a childhood based on what you watched and consumed. By the 90s this mentality was in full swing but I'd say it really started getting traction in the 80s (probably due to the rise of cable access).

I guess some people have a tough time of letting go. And then they take things wayyy too personally that they shouldnt.

Theres nothing wrong with holding onto the past if you do it in a healthy way. Not to sound arrogant or anything but I do a pretty good job of it. Like, Ill watch a childhood show like Doug or Hey Arnold and be like hey this is still great. Glad I can enjoy it but I dont go to watch Nickelodeon now (Im far past the target audience) and be like I cant believe how shitty these shows are! Theyre so dumb! because I know theyre not made for me.