No idea about author's exact age but I would bet he was born around Y2K (according to his CV) and, well, it's IMO a testament that usability is based on habits, culture and conventions, and it's not a universal truth.
replyIntuitive equals familar — Jef Raskin https://doi.org/10.1145/182987.584629
reply"The only intuitive user interface is the nipple."
reply(usually attributed to Bruce Tognazzini)