The expectation of becoming a "normal married person with only a job" once you're over 25 is bullshit.
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@Yza @bengesko You see, my father is a boomer, and he would watch cartoons with my brothers and I all the time. He was also a big nerd and was into almost any kind of science fiction or fantasy be could get his hands on.
I didn't realize this as a kid, but he was into comics when he was growing up, and still paid some attention to the movies and shows that came from them when I was growing up in the 80s and 90s. The last time he visited, he mentioned how he was really into comics in the 70s, and at that time he preferred the art style of DC over Marvel. He also tried to have a conversation with me about how he resented the Marvel movies making Iron Man being just about on par with Thor, but I couldn't add anything to the conversation.
If there's one thing I want my kids to understand, it's what "being true to yourself" means. I never stopped playing games, and I collect Transformers. Don't let age stop you being yourself.
@jhooper @bengesko for sure. while i generalized about generations it's very worth saying people have always been like this. people have always loved games and toys. who do you think was making toys throughout history? it was going to be adults a lot of the time, and not just to shut the kids up. making toys is a hecking craft. adults made soft toys with a deep love for them. and who made cartoons? adults! often for other adults! adulthood and what it entails are social constructs. nothing more
