Call me

Billie Eilish may be one of the most influential artists of this generation. Her playlist is too varied that some songs relate to younger crowds while others may speak to anyone over 30. Some may claim they don’t know Billie but it’s not unusual for them to have heard “Ocean Eyes” over the radio and hummed along when it comes on, or grooved to the beat of “Bad Guy” not knowing what the song is about only that “duh” is one of its easiest lyrics. The girl’s music doesn’t know age; it doesn’t discriminate. 

But something does. Especially in Italy. 

When the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the country and saw how the older population (mostly those over 80) was hit the hardest, people were quick to point a finger to the younger ones who they accused of being the spreaders of the said virus. Since the pandemic broke, Italy has a record of over 200,000 cases. After months of being locked down, they finally lifted the restrictions which allowed people to go out and gather as long as they keep a safe distance.

But the older people won’t have any of the young ones’ “night outs” saying they may just as well cause the second wave of COVID-19 cases. Experts say this may be unfair for young adults (15-30) as they only comprise about 16% of the whole population. 

Well, I’m 34 years old. So call me when the party’s over.