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The 88 Films That Define Generation X
These movie classics formed us as much as they entertained us
By Mike Zimmerman
October 13, 2023
Tennis player Roger Federer hitting a ball during a match
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Roger Federer’s Legacy Goes Way Beyond Tennis
What the retiring tennis star taught me about being a better man
By Raj Tawney
, September 16, 2022
3 Min Read
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How to Build a "Man Cave" Made for a Man
Your guide to creating the perfect space to escape the world and recharge
By Dave Holmes
, September 12, 2022
2 Min Read
Jane's Addiction performing outdoor concert
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My 10 Seconds of Fame With Jane’s Addiction
How I lived a Gen X fantasy and became (briefly) cool
By Tod Goldberg
, August 8, 2022
3 Min Read
David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things
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Stranger Things Helped Me Achieve a Gen X Dad Dream
The secret to making your kids care about the music you love is finding the right middleman
By Corey Levitan
, July 11, 2022
2 Min Read
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Junker or Jewel: Should You Restore That Old Car?
Not sure what to do with the (possibly) classic auto you inherited? Here’s how to find out
By Brett Berk
, July 11, 2022
3 Min Read
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Why It’s So Damn Hard to Find a PS5
The console shortage is real — but here’s how you can improve your odds of tracking one down
By Luke Winkie
, June 27, 2022
3 Min Read
Actor Bryan Cranston in three different poses wearing a blue shirt and black slacks.
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Sometimes You Have to Let the Bees Sting Your Balls
And other life lessons from Bryan Cranston
By Joel Stein
, June 21, 2022
5 Min Read
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Have You Turned Into Your Dad?
Take this quiz and find out how close you are to reaching peak dad-ness
By David Gross
, June 6, 2022
3 Min Read
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Gen Xers Finally Get Their Own Superheroes
Forget Dr. Strange, here’s a new generation of mutant characters made just for us
By Wolfe Hanson
, May 20, 2022
3 Min Read
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My Brush With ‘Real World’ Stardom
On the MTV staple’s 30th anniversary, Joel Stein reflects on what might have been
By Joel Stein
, May 8, 2022
2 Min Read
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