The816

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The816 is the blog of Chris Riebschlager. He's a web developer, Kansas City resident and writer of funny lists.

Generational Differences

  • Saw “Clerks” in a theater. / Saw “Clerks” playing on a TV at a 90s theme party.
  • Purchased “Nevermind” on cassette. / Has no idea Dave Grohl was in a band before Foo Fighters.
  • “Killed the music industry” by home taping. / “Killed the music industry” by downloading.
  • Played with a band in the garage. / Played with GarageBand.
  • Could still tell you the 10-digit phone numbers of their five closest friends. / Has never dialed a phone.
  • Has parents who remember the Vietnam war / Has parents who remember Seinfeld.
  • Owned at least a dozen flannel shirts / Owns a dozen American Apparel v-neck t-shirts.