Show us your clutter, and we’ll tell you which generation you come from - The Washington Post
October 18, 2026

Each generation has its hallmarks — slang, clothing, hair styles and historical touchstones — that can give someone away as a boomer, a Gen Xer or a millennial. To those, add an unexpected generational signifier: your clutter.
Each generation has its hallmarks — slang, clothing, hair styles and historical touchstones — that can give someone away as a boomer, a Gen Xer or a millennial. To those, add an unexpected generational signifier: your clutter.