From slang trends to social movements, Gen Z is shaping the internet in real time.
Millennials debate whether Gen Z’s idea of “millennial optimism” ever really existed after internet trend depicts whimsical, hopeful times
“We have always been misunderstood as a generation.”
On Dec 5, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“Sure, unc”: Is the “cream-cheese-bagel” meme the next 6-7? Gen Z says absolutely not
The creator responds to the backlash.
“A new breed of losers”: 22-year-old blasts growing subset of “soft life” Gen Z girls aspiring to “do nothing”
“Everyone wants a village but no one wants to be a VILLAGER!”
Gen Z is driving to Chili’s for their $6 “Wicked” margaritas—here’s what they’re saying
Is it the theme? Or the $6 price point?
On Dec 2, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
“It’s a lifestyle”: How the quarter-zip sweater became a Gen Z identity shift, especially for young Black men
The quarter-zip sweater is now a symbol of glow-up culture.
On Nov 18, 2025 by Anna Good
“10/10 would recommend”: TikTok swears by the “potato bed” sleep hack
A perfect spot to sip your sleepy girl mocktails.
On Nov 17, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“You’re doing a podcast”: Rachel Sennott’s new HBO comedy “I Love LA” sparks debate over voice memos
“God, voice memos are so narcissistic.”
On Nov 7, 2025 by Jamie Jirak
“Open the schools”: Wallace Shawn’s viral canvassing moment with young voters sends fans into meltdown
“You mean the Princess Bride guy?”
On Nov 3, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
“Gen Z doesn’t do filters”: Worker’s honest breakup leave request has bosses and boomers divided
“Honestly this is refreshing to read.”
On Oct 30, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
“Darling, those are high-rise”: Woman tries on “historically accurate” 2000s low-rise jeans and millennials are howling in disbelief
“Never again.”
On Oct 22, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
Women are calling out straight men for “ruining” club culture: “America really has become Ken’s mojo dojo casa house”
“I need a man to tell me why this has shifted.”
On Oct 14, 2025 by Stacy Fernandez
“Most heartbreaking thing ever”: Zoomer cries after learning about web 1.0 and the internet we lost
You didn’t have to live through the old good internet to cry about it on the new bad internet.
On Oct 8, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“Gen Z discovers meditation”: Man “rawdogs boredom” an hour every day for a month—and swears it’s changing his brain
“Boredom doesn’t really scare me anymore, or at least not as much.”
On Oct 7, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“I could drink this stuff”: Reviews are pouring in for Chipotle’s new Red Chimichurri sauce
Some taste seafood boil more than chimichurri.
On Oct 4, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
Veronika Slowikowska’s TikToks prove she’s perfect Gen Z comedy for “SNL”
“Literally watched a short of hers on IG the other day and thought to myself how great she’d be on SNL.”
On Oct 3, 2025 by Anna Good
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