Water Bottles vs. Fountains: Xennials Remember the Good, the Bad, and the Germy!

Xennials are having a hilarious trip down memory lane as they reflect on their school days drinking from water fountains. Those born between 1977 and 1983 have taken to online forums to compare notes with Gen Alpha, who seem to be obsessed with stylish, oversized water bottles. You have to wonder how these modern kids survived without a constant supply of hydration, especially when Xennials were managing with barely a sip from germ-covered spigots!

One forum member really got the laughter rolling with a meme that lovingly poked fun at the hydration disparity. Apparently, kids today stroll into class packed with 40 oz. Stanley cups, while a quick drink at a fountain used to mean participating in a bizarre ‘1, 2, 3’ rule. It’s kind of shocking how Xennials survived their childhoods when they weren’t guzzling down water like they were hiking through the Sahara!

A wave of nostalgia swept through the comments as folks reminisced about the best—and worst—water fountains and the absurd rules about drinking time. And while some horror stories emerged, it seems like at least Gen Alpha is steering clear of becoming chronically dehydrated. It’s a nice change, right? This exchange of funny yet slightly concerning memories has us wondering: How did you stay hydrated back in school, or did you just tough it out?

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