A Ballpark's 'Millennial Night,' Offering Participation Ribbons and Naps, Prods a Generational Rift

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Given that millennials now range in age from early 20s to late 30s—a grouping we traditionally just call “adults”—it’s always a bit odd and potentially incendiary when you hear the generation painted with a broad, condescending brush.

But a minor league baseball team in Montgomery, Alabama, seems to have stepped into that hornet’s nest quite intentionally with its upcoming “Millennial Night.” A tweet about the event, hosted by the Montgomery Biscuits, says it’s the perfect outing for people who like “free things without doing much work.”

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