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OK Boomer?

Veshalini Naidu, Multidisciplinary Artist

12-Nov-19 14:30

OK Boomer?

A 25-year-old New Zealand lawmaker inspired both delight and criticism last week when she responded with “OK Boomer” to a heckler in Parliament. But just what is this “OK Boomer” phrase, and why has it got so many people riled up?

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sumitra Selvaraj, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Environment,  Science,  Social Issues

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  MP Chlöe Swarbrick,  OK boomer,  New Zealand Parliament,  Green Party,  climate change,  climate crisis,  millennials, 


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