Gen X Back to School Supplies
This week many kids went back to school. For those of us without kids, it only takes a trip through Target or CVS to see that it’s “Back to School” season. You’d think that pencils, paper and crayons would be standard from year to year, but it appears that “Back to School” is another holiday where if you don’t start with the ‘it’ product of the year, you’re banned from having lunch at the cool kids table and doomed to a year of scholarly disarray.
So as I pass through the aisles of High School Musical folders, notebooks and Jonas Brothers book bags, I go back in time to think about the school supplies of Gen X.
The Trapper Keeper
Actually, I never owned one of these, I just found it too big and clunky. I did however admire the kids that were this organized.
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A Metal Lunchbox
I really miss the metal lunchbox. These were just so just so freaking cool. I’m gonna sound like my parents on this one, “they just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.” In addition to Holly Hobbie, I had a Raggedy Ann lunchbox. You can find these at flea markets selling for upwards of $50.
Troll Pencil Toppers
This was perfect for curing boredom in Math class. I’m sure this now explains why I still don’t get fractions.
Tags: Growing Up
