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It was mentioned as a significant book that defined a generation and its culture, with the author appearing at the Mall of America's opening in 1992, observing the enthusiasm and 'country fair face' of visitors.
Douglas Copeland... Wow, this really would work so much better if you guys knew what Generation X was. Yeah, we wrote it.
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Episode: Selects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
It was mentioned as a significant book that defined a generation and its culture, with the author appearing at the Mall of America's opening in 1992, observing the enthusiasm and 'country fair face' of visitors.
Douglas Copeland... Wow, this really would work so much better if you guys knew what Generation X was. Yeah, we wrote it.
And he said that everybody was walking by with what he called country fair face, where they were like Google-eyed and eating ice cream. Couldn't believe this mall. It was the most amazing thing they'd ever seen.
Episode: Selects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
It was said to have set the tone for the whole 'Generation X' era, and the author was present at the Mall of America opening in 1992.
Douglas Copeland, I don't know if any of you have read Generation X. It's a really great book, but he basically coined the name.
And he was actually at the opening of Mall of America on August 11th, 1992. And he was up there on stage with the local radio affiliate.