Coronavirus Sparks
Generational Tensions Government and scientific officials have
said young people who ignore suspensions
and recommendations to stop the spread
of the coronavirus is a growing problem. In major cities with significant
youth culture, "lockdown parties"
have emerged in which large numbers
of young people congregate. The issue has also been noted on
U.S. university campuses, including
ivy league institutions such as Princeton. Princeton student, via 'The Wall Street Journal' The hashtag
#BoomerRemover trended on Twitter over the weekend. The hashtag is a nickname for the coronavirus.
It refers the the increased vulnerability of
death for the baby boomer generation. Popular politicians among young people like
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
have begun calling out their behavior on Twitter. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Twitter