Grade Five

Submitted by Lizzie McNeely on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 06:59.

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In their perpetual quest to avoid ageing, Baby Boomers have rebranded themselves as zoomers: boomers with zip. It’s baffling. Why would anyone resist the title of senior citizenry and the perks it entails? Meals on wheels, amazing. But before we get too smug, Gen X and Gen Y should admit our own regression issues. Recent Toronto events geared at our demo include a spelling bee, a “Grownups Read What They Wrote as Kids” night and a ten event battle between Queen Westers and elementary students at Parkdale Public School. Was grade five really so thrilling that it warrants reenactment?