11 things that are Gen X's gift to the world, no one else can take credit for

There's a theme here: Do it yourself.

By Tod Perry

Gen Xers (1965 to 1980) are often called the forgotten generation because they are wedged between the much larger and culturally significant Baby Boomer and Millennial generations. Gen Xers are frequently overlooked because they were known as a nihilistic, sarcastic generation that was very skeptical of fame and power, and their youths were overshadowed by Boomer nostalgia. There's no greater proof of the generations' apathetic younger years than the fact that Gen Xers have yet to have a person from their generation elected president.

Even though Gen X may not be as discussed as Baby Boomers or Millennials (and they may not mind), we mustn’t forget that a lot of the culture and technology that we enjoy today was a gift given to the world by Gen X. Yes, they may be known as slackers. Still, they did change the world in their own DIY (do-it-yourself) way.

👱‍♀️ Gen Xers spill hair care secrets on how they achieved perfectly feathered perms in the 80s

"The girls kept cans of Aqua Net in their lockers and every time the bell would ring they’d rush to re-apply."

By Emily Shiffer

If there is one thing Gen X will go down in history for, it's their amazing hairstyles. From feathered perms to voluminous blowouts, hairstyles from the 1980s remains iconic to this day. And those styles may be making a comeback.

Over on Reddit, Gen Xers are sharing all of their hair care secrets from back in the day. From styling secrets to products, they are spilling it all after a member of a younger generation posed the question: "Hey Gen X! How did you guys get your hair to look like this back in the 80’s?"

The question was posed with a few follow-ups for Gen Xers. "I really want to get my hair styled and cut like this but I don’t know how I can. I’m guessing you guys got a feathered haircut and a perm and brushed it out and teased it? Do tell!"

“There can be a lot of bad in the world but sometimes there’s a Steve and then there’s cake!”

🎹 Man shares the delightful reason Mr. Rogers' theme song was different in every episode

Most of us never noticed, but the song was never played the same way twice in 895 episodes.

By Annie Reneau

When the world gets heavy and humanity seems like it's struggling more than usual, so many of us wish Fred Rogers was here to offer his signature comfort and calm. For millions of Americans, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was more than just an educational show; it was—and still is—a wholesome example of genuine human goodness and a hopeful reminder of what each of us can be.

Mr. Rogers was beloved for many reasons, one being how he honored and celebrated the uniqueness and creativity of every person. And he lived that value right down to the smallest details that most people might overlook—like the piano part of his opening theme song.

💄 Woman's brothers narrate her morning routine and get a hilarious education in skincare

"I'm so lost. There's so much going on right now."

By Evan Porter

Siblings: like it or not, they're going to roast you regularly and keep you from getting too big of a head. Even if it's done with love, the teasing can be pretty ruthless at times, so most people don't want it broadcast out to the world. But Kaylyn, who goes by @kayy.dayy on TikTok, is not most people.

Kaylyn probably knew what she was signing up for when she decided to let her two brothers do the voiceover for her most recent Get Ready With Me. Still, she might have gotten more than she bargained for.

If you've never seen a Get Ready With Me video, they usually feature women showing off their skincare, haircare, and other cosmetic prep for the day. It's often accompanied by voiceover narration that explains what they're doing, what products they're using, different techniques, and more.