You may be surprised at how different the eating habits are between the two largest American generations of the last few centuries — the baby boomers and the millennials. Boomers are far older than their millennial counterparts, and the two groups grew up eating very different types of food. Due to the "boom" of babies born post-WWII, meals made at home were cheap, frozen, and easily prepared. More children equaled less time to cook, which skyrocketed pre-packaged meals into common use.
For millennials, also known as Generation Y, food isn't just there to satisfy their hunger, or even their tastebuds. Dining is a lifestyle in its own right. Avocado toast, pumpkin spice lattes, veggie shakes, meatless burgers, and everything that comes in a bowl: even if you haven't eaten it, you would've seen it on Instagram. Whether you like following modern food trends or not, it’s hard to deny that millennials are changing the way we consume and perceive food.
Are baby boomer foods more to your liking, or are you a fan of modern foods? Whatever your generation is, it's possible that your tastebuds may have a different preference. Take this quiz and see where your palate stands.
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Would You Rather Eat Boomer Foods or Millennial Foods? Quiz Questions
Pick your choice of ice cream.
Charcoal ice cream
Rum raisin ice cream
Both
Neither
Choose one or the other.
Ambrosia
Buddha bowl
Both
Neither
Would you rather have overnight oats or tapioca pudding?
Overnight oats
Tapioca pudding
Both
Neither
SpaghettiOs or mac and cheese?
SpaghettiOs
Mac and cheese
Both
Neither
Chocolate chip cookie or oatmeal raisin cookie?
Chocolate chip cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies
Both
Neither
Which type of bread would you rather have?
Cornbread
Sourdough
Both
Neither
Which type of coffee do you like more?
Whipped coffee
Black coffee
Both
Neither
Choose one of these beverages.
Tea
Kombucha
Both
Neither
Pick one of these:
Quinoa
Grits
Both
Neither
Which vegetable do you like more?
Brussels sprouts
Kale
Both
Neither
Cloud eggs or deviled eggs?
Cloud eggs
Deviled eggs
Both
Neither
Would you rather: rice pudding or cauliflower rice?
Rice pudding
Cauliflower rice
Both
Neither
Which one would you rather?
Pistachio ice cream
Watergate salad
Both
Neither
Choose one of these foods.
Cream of wheat
Smoothie bowl
Both
Neither
Which one will you choose?
Cheesecake
Jell-O cake
Both
Neither
Pick a toast.
Plain toast
Avocado toast
Both
Neither
Which food do you like more?
Plant-based, vegan meat
Meat pâté
Both
Neither
Would you rather have malt milkshake or loaded milkshake?
Malted milkshake
Loaded milkshake
Both
Neither
Pick one!
Meatballs
Meatloaf
Both
Neither
Choose one or the other.
Tuna sandwich
Tuna casserole
Both
Neither
Which type of milk will you choose?
Oat milk
Regular milk
Both
Neither
Which food will you choose?
Granola
Bran cereal
Both
Neither
5 Comments
You don’t like these food,sure don’t
You like all kinds of foods!
You’re never afraid to try something new, even if that occasionally means eating things that make you want to be sick in your mouth. Whatever the size, shape, smell, or texture; if it’s food, you’ll put it in your mouth.
So TRUE I`ll try it at least once.
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You Like All Kinds Of Foods
You’re never afraid to try something new, even if that occasionally means eating things that make you want to be sick in your mouth. Whatever the size, shape, smell, or texture; if it’s food, you’ll put it in your mouth.
Boomer foods.
Maybe you didn’t like the kind of foods favored by boomers and millennials. Or maybe you’re simply a picky eater.
^ I like a mixture of the foods.