generation x - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing

We are Generation X, the ones first told to save the world. Now we are older and saggy in the middle. But you know what? X marks the spot. X is where the pirates keep the gold. Psst... have you noticed? We're in charge now. Ha! We've got the reins of the world and we can really do it. We can save mother earth and each other; we can feed the starving millions. We aren't the kids in school anymore getting kicks from the bullies and wedgies in the toilets. We run the show!!! So come on you pirates, I know you're out there. This is Radio Caroline, calling just one time. Message will now loop to the start.

Is it just me, Adeline, or do they chase something that has no reality (money), grow a crop they can't eat (grass), drive polluting machines to be “spoilt” and then panic that their bodies are in poor shape and the planet is polluted? C'mon, we've got to do better than that.