12 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because of Baby Boomers

It’s amazing how much can change in a few decades. From the fear of demonic possession to the false panic of child sexual abuse, it seems like every decade has its own set of unique issues. It’s almost as if the world is constantly in flux, with new problems arising every few years. But what about the issues that have been around for a while? The ones we can thank boomers for?

The ones that linger in the back of our minds, like trauma, shame, and fear? In this list, we’ll explore some of the more interesting and controversial topics that have been around for decades, from the weird fears around AIDS to Alice Cooper’s attempt to prove he wasn’t Eddie Haskell. We’ll also look at how drug companies have tried to capitalize on fear and stigma, and how the media has been complicit in creating and perpetuating false panic. So join us as we take a look back at some of the most interesting and controversial topics of the past few decades. And blame boomers.