Does everything feel mediocre these days to you?

I guess it feels like the early phase of a new century, though the stages we've been experiencing (so far) were arguably way worse a hundred years ago (there's still time). Also, the need for change, green industrialisation, rapid automation, different working practises etc. still feels in its (relative) infancy while special interests are always in play. Tobacco smokers today can bubblegum vape so anything's possible.

Nepotism and mediocrity are celebrated.

I’m superior, so most everything else is a mediocrity to me.

Yes, I remember how disappointing the 70s, 80s, 90s, etc were compared to the previous decades.

No, in fact I think one day we will look back at the early 2020's and think "That was the Golden Age".

I guess it depends. Two things I feel are worse.

Airplanes. I feel more uncomfortable now in planes than in the 1990s or early 2000s. The food and service is worse. Plus, they charge you for everything.

Going to the movies. Seats are worst and the food is bad. I always loved going to the movies and getting nachos with cheese. The last time I went to the movies, I was given the most disgusting cheese I’ve had in a movie theater.

It sounds silly and trivial, but these are just some things I feel show a certain level of decay.

This is due to a changing economy. Those plane and making movies are expensive items to operate and profit margins must increase every quarter or everyone gets in a tizzy.