My wife is to blame for me downloading TikTok. She wanted to watch Miley’s
pre-game concert before the Super Bowl, February 7. So we both downloaded the app...
Always considered myself “too old” for TikTok. The truth is there are many people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and older who are quite active on TikTok. Many women for example
#over50 post provocative pics and videos.
Of course I don’t pay attention to any of that...
From everything I’ve ever read, there appears to be a developing “generational” conflict; with many members of GenZ resenting the fact that TikTok is being used by “old people” now.
One of the latest “age tests” is whether or not you are familiar with the “Internet Slang” used by today’s youth. The assumption is that you are a “Boomer” (i.e. “over 18”
) if you are not up to date on the latest “teen speak.” As you can see below I did quite well on a quiz. Of course most of this language has been around for years and much of it comes from Hip-Hop music and culture. So it’s not really that new after all. I’m just waiting for “Totally Awesome” and “Gag Me With a Spoon” to make comebacks. As if!
My general impression of TikTok is, as I believe is the case with “social media” in general, that it is mostly dumb and a waste of time, and brings out the worst in people. Much like YouTube. At least with YouTube I can watch real music videos. How do you think I get my daily “nu metal” fix?
But there are exceptions. For example, I uploaded a video of my cat trying to get into my home office after I locked her out before a WebEx meeting. Now I’m just trying to figure out some way to get rich off this...
(Moderators: Miley is 28. But my cat is <18. Sorry... And I’m assuming my young “future wife” is over 18. Her picture comes from @NFL so I am guessing that she is. Of course if my “current wife” finds out about her, getting banned from TLB will be the least of my worries... 
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