So glad I'm no longer identified as a Boomer... Born in 1957, I am Generation Jones. !! Please spread the word... "Generation Jones is a micro-generation or demographic cohort born between 1954 and 1965, positioned between the Baby Boomers and Generation X. The term was coined by cultural commentator Jonathan Pontell to describe a group that was too young for the major cultural upheavals of the 1960s (like the Vietnam War draft or Woodstock) but too old to be part of the 1980s tech boom defining Gen X. Key characteristics include: Pragmatic Idealism: They blend the optimism of the earlier Boomers with the skepticism and realism of Gen X, often described as "pragmatic idealists." Economic Disillusionment: Coming of age during the stagflation and economic downturns of the 1970s, they faced higher unemployment and housing costs than their older Boomer counterparts, leading to a sense of unfulfilled promises. Identity: The name references "keeping up with the Joneses" and the slang "jonesing," reflecting their yearning for the prosperity and cultural moments they missed out on. Cultural Positioning: Often called the "forgotten" or "anonymous" generation, they are characterized by a "trust no one" mentality stemming from events like Watergate and the oil crisis."