Is It Our Turn Yet?

Is it our turn to be in control? I’m talking about everything here. The media, politics, sports – you name it and the older generations have seized control for years. But I think times are starting to change for my generation.

All it takes to see a swing in power is a look at things that are applauded today. I read that the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have a Broadway show out meant to be a satirical look at Mormonism. 

Oh yeah, and the show is being raved about. You heard me right, a Broadway show from the same duo that brought the world cinema greatness in the form of Baseketball. I mean, I’m all for it. But my mom? She’d never have it.

More proof is just about everything I do on the internet. I play video games, which my parents always frowned on. I laugh at other people’s misfortune on Failblog.com, which my grandparents don’t think is nearly as funny as I do. Rebecca Black wouldn’t have garnered an inch of fame had we not had so much influence in today’s world.

Actually, maybe that would have been better.

Another sign of the times is TV programming. Television is plagued with programs today that showcase promiscuity and drug use like it’s an unedited look into the life of Jim Morrison. To most people I know, it’s not even shocking. But my grandparents would be appalled that things like this can even be shown on television. We’ve come a long way from the variety shows of their era.

So how do we continue this rise to power? I really don’t think there is much we can do. As the older generations lose fire it will eventually fall to us without much work. But, hey -- I’m in no rush to push the older, wiser generations out regardless. 

They control everything for a reason. And do you know why? It’s because they’re smarter than we are. Don’t doubt this. Are you smarter than your parents? If you’re shaking your head yes, you’re delusional or lying.

I’m sure one day when I’m older, my kids will be complaining about the way my generation wants things. But until then, I’ll just sit back and wait for my turn. Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

Almost.