Pro tip: I just found out my old way of making a mixtape was actually a pain for everyone

Julia Miller · 2026-04-04T11:20:04.780109+00:00

I was cleaning out my old car and found a cassette I made for a friend back in 2010. I spent hours picking songs and timing the pauses. My Gen Z cousin saw it and asked why I didn't just send a link. I said it was more personal, but she pointed out they couldn't skip the bad songs. It hit me that my 'thoughtful' gift was just inconvenient. Anyone else have a millennial habit that just doesn't work now?

mark_thomas6mo ago

Wait, you actually timed the pauses? That's a level of detail I never even thought about. I just hit record and hoped for the best.

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adam_thompson536mo ago

Guess you really did make them listen to your whole album.

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lindamartin5mo ago

Honestly, that whole mixtape struggle is so real. Tbh, I switched to making digital playlists with a short voice memo at the start of each song explaining why I picked it. It kept the personal touch without the hassle.

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