There's a term for people born in the early 80s who don't feel like a millennial or a Gen X-er - here's everything we know
You can take a quiz from The Guardian to see whether you qualify as a Xennial. There are questions about owning 'New Kids on the Block' merchandise, making mix tapes, and remembering the advent of car phones.
Xennials may have been hit hardest by the recession, because of a combination of student loan debt, job losses, and other factors.
Sources: GOOD Magazine and CityLab
Xennials aren't quite as cynical as the stereotypical Gen X-er, but also aren't quite as optimistic as the stereotypical Millennial.
Source: Vogue
By the time Xennials were 20 years old, the music industry had changed completely. Instead of buying cassette tapes, you could download songs on Napster.
Source: Social Media Week
Many Xennials didn't get their first cell phone until they were in their 20s. Instead, they had to call their friends' homes and talk to their parents first.
Source: GOOD Magazine
Xennials are naturals at social media, though they grew up without Facebook, Twitter, or even MySpace.
Source: GOOD Magazine
Xennials were the first generation to grow up with household computers and have internet access. ('You've got mail!')
Source: Social Media Week
This group has also been called the 'Oregon Trail Generation,' in reference to a popular computer game when they were growing up.
Source: Social Media Week
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