10 Indisputable Signs You're A Boomer

10 Indisputable Signs You're Middle Aged
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AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: (AUSTRALIA OUT) Photo of SCREAMING FANS and BEATLES FANS and BEATLES and 60's STYLE; screaming Beatles fans holding banners and waving at band (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns)

There are certain things that define every single generation. Whether it was a political movement, a particularly heinous fashion trend that still haunts you, or a band that changed music as you knew it, there was something. While boomers may be getting older, it's safe to say they lived in one of the greatest times in history, during which they got to see the world as it changed via amazing technologies and medical advances, all while still experiencing the joys of what we'd today consider a 'simple' life.

We asked our Facebook fans about the things their generation -- and only their generation -- can relate to.

You know you're a boomer when:

1. You saw The Beatles live in concert (and quite possibly were one of these fangirls).

You can't understand what the deal is with the garbage music your kids listen to. Justin Bieber? One Direction? Sorry, you'll never compare to George, Ringo, Paul and John.

2. You've used one of these things before.

When you were growing up, there was no concept of a "landline," because, what else was there?

3. You often look around and realize you're the oldest person in the room, even when there are 30 and 40-somethings around.

4. You remember exactly where you were when you heard President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

For older boomers, this is one of those haunting memories that you remember to this day as if it were only yesterday.

5. Your kids and grandkids raid your closets when they want something "vintage."

And you definitely don't get why "skinny jeans" and "jeggings" are all the rage.

6. You watched air raid drills countless times in school.

"Duck and cover" used to be as common as "stop, drop and roll."

7. You still think music sounds best playing on a vinyl record.

iPods, schmipods.

8. You know the joys of skating on steel roller skates.

Kids nowadays have it easy with their lightweight, ergonomic roller blades. You don't know pain till you've actually skated on steel skates.

9. You haven't been carded since Clinton was in office.

Now you just get called ma'am.

10. You cant remember your friends' natural hair colors, let alone your own.

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Before You Go

10 Lies Boomers Tell Themselves
I Just Need To Sleep For 10 More Minutes(01 of10)
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Midlifers struggle with staying asleep. We fall asleep easily enough, but staying asleep is an entirely different matter. And come morning, we plead with the alarm clock to say it isn't so. (credit:Alamy)
I Can Still Wear Short Shorts(02 of10)
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This is usually said by someone trying to convince you that she doesn't care what others say behind her back. Leg exposure is a tricky thing post 50. Varicose veins and cellulite on the thighs are just not attractive looks. Then again, if you really don't care what others say... (credit:Alamy)
I Like Wearing Bangs(03 of10)
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Little known fact of aging: Your eyebrows disappear. They even have eyebrow transplants now for when penciling in what's no longer there isn't enough. And then there are lovely wispy bangs, which you can see being sported increasingly. (credit:Alamy)
Eating Early Is Good For You!(04 of10)
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This isn't actually a lie. While who doesn't love a discount, the idea of going to an early-bird special is way too dated for anyone we know. But the truth is, eating a heavy meal late in the evening isn't so great for you. Your body needs more time to digest your food before you pass out asleep. Reservations for two at 6:30 p.m., please? (credit:Alamy)
I Love To Wear Heels For A Night Out(05 of10)
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Aging feet hurt. They sprout bunions, their arches fall. Heels are the enemy and much time is spent finding not just comfortable flats, but also clothing you don't need to wear heels with. No, not even for just one evening. (credit:Shutterstock)
I Didn't Lose My Car Keys; I Just Misplaced Them(06 of10)
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Memory issues plague us all. Each time the TV remote winds up in the laundry room, we wonder whether this is the Big A -- Alzheimer's. (credit:Alamy)
Baby Boomers Experience Is Valued In The Workplace(07 of10)
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Don't we wish? Mid-lifers who lost their jobs in the Great Recession are still struggling. And unlike others who are younger, they don't have as much time left in their working lives to recoup what they lost in savings. (credit:Alamy)
My Relationship With My Kids Is Better Than Ever(08 of10)
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Of course it is. They are living back under your roof and you are still supporting them because they can't find jobs. He who controls the pursestrings controls the kingdom. (credit:Shutterstock)
I'm Totally Comfortable With Social Media And Use It All The Time(09 of10)
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Can we all just admit right here and now that we post to Facebook, send tweets and have spent several evenings trying to figure out Pinterest to little avail? Now fess up: what we'd really like is an occasional hour spent on the phone chatting with our friends -- our brick-and-mortar, real-life friends. Just because we can connect to strangers in more ways doesn't make us more connected. (credit:Alamy)
I Don't Have Time To Exercise(10 of10)
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We make time for the things and people we think are important. It's called setting priorities and we've never met a post-heart attack patient who still didn't have time to exercise. (credit:Alamy)