RORSCHACH TEST: Do you exhibit a “baby boomer state of mind”?

Compare what you see in these inkblot images to responses from boomers and non-boomers alike.

Responses from boomers

“A Jayco Silverline. Ours got us to Broome and back. Trip of a lifetime. Ron saved us a motza in petrol with a special phone app. Greg and Robyn also used one on their trip to Walpole.”

“A camping chair. Perfect for a snooze.”

“Looks like the Ovation of the Seas. We met the captain! Service was impeccable. All you can eat. We wanted for nothing.”

Responses from boomers

“The Internet. Ron’s had a devil of a time with that thing since we switched to the NBN. And to be honest I don’t think it’s any faster.”

“Apple TV. Still not sure what it is. Anyway, we already have a TV.”

Responses from boomers

“I see Ron’s recliner. Many a test match spent on that!”

“Ripped jeans. Really, what is the point? I’m serious: tell me what the point of them is. I’m curious.”

“A cocker Spaniel, looking remarkably like our sweet Archie, rest his soul. The son we never had.”

Responses from non-boomers

“A caravan? Was nearly wiped out by one of those on my bike going round a roundabout. Old bastard didn’t even see me.”

“A lounge-room chair.”

“A boat. Basically a floating prison, kitted out with the latest infectious disease – free of charge!”

Responses from non-boomers

“A router. Giver of life. Without it we are nothing.”

“Apple TV. Look, it’s not perfect, but what is? I mean, if you’re in the Apple ecosystem it can be great. We’ve had signal dropout with Android TVS, but that’s inevitable. On the other hand ...”

Responses from non-boomers

“A lazy chair. Dad has one. Our kids nearly broke it playing with the controls. Only time Dad’s ever raised his voice at them.”

“Nike Air Max 200s? you could probably get them for $120 on Catch.”

“A spaniel. Hard to train, apparently. Mum and Dad’s moved in when my sister and I moved out.”