"The bucket list has blandified adventure. And that is a sin in my book. A bucket list reminds me in a horrible way of a consumer-led wedding list."
"I'm a bit of an old hippy travel snob, so yes please to Senegal and Algiers, but you can keep Machu Picchu and soaring above the Grand Canyon in a helicopter."
"These days, you can even go on the ultimate bucket list journey, the description of which is so long that you might never actually get around to doing it."
The concept of a bucket list is criticized for blandifying adventure and promoting a consumer-led approach to experiences. At 73, the co-founder of a social enterprise rejects the notion of having a bucket list, emphasizing that her interests are simply enjoyable activities rather than aspirational goals. The trend of bucket lists is seen as spreading among younger generations, with categories and commercialization making it a big business. Genuine experiences are preferred over commodified adventures, highlighting a desire for authenticity in life pursuits.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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