Talk:Thirtysomething (term)
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I expect to come in for some stick here as I have made sweeping generalisations. I would argue that I am describing a stereotype (no denying that) that is instantly recognisable and is 'real' in terms of marketing and everyday experience and therefore useful to try and pin facts onto.
It is not only a cliche, it is also culturally specific. Secretlondon 19:36, Feb 12, 2004 (UTC)
Is that a criticism? Wouldn't a description of a Samurai be culturally specific? It describes a usage of the term 'Thirty something': other cultural uses of this term should be added by people who know them.
Well, it is the description of a stereotype, not that stereotypes are anything but generalizations. So no offense should be taken by thirtysomethings.
- Still need a little cleanup, I'll try and be careful not to poke a bee's nest. Humble Fool
- An understatement 'little clean up'. It is just a jumble of ideas which I felt could have informative value. Please help in what ever way you can! user:Btljs
[edit] Question for some expert please
This article says no such word has been used in this case on the model of quadragenarian, quinquagenarian, etc. However, a few Internet sites mention "vicenarian" and "tricenarian". Any comments?? Georgia guy 21:23, 24 Apr 2005 (UTC)
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- Vicenerian is a person in his/her twenties. Tricenarian is a person in his/her thirties. --Tripsy 19:01, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Twenty something
This article discusses the origin of the term "Twenty something." Meanwhile, Twenty something metions "Thirty somethings." Anyone wish to do something about the duplication? -Sewing - talk 18:48, 28 April 2006 (UTC)
