The origin
The phrase dismisses attitudes associated with the baby-boomer generation, and drew broad attention through a TikTok video in late 2019.
How it spread
It moved quickly into mainstream press, merchandise and even parliamentary debate.
What it means
Generational shorthand. Read as a fair refusal to argue by some and as dismissiveness by others.
Follow the source
Short editorial summary written by Random Access Memes from the sources above; the wording is ours, not theirs. Every link was checked for a live response on September 13, 2026.
