generational memes

Generational memes highlight humor, identity, and conflict

The generational wars took on a new face when memes were born.

On Nov 19, 2023 by Natasha Dubash

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career coach speaking with caption 'you should be one of the first people in the office and one of the last to leave' (l) worker speaking (c) career coach speaking with caption 'if you are in the first 5 years of your career' (r)

‘Unless you’re the CEO… please don’t do that’: Career coach says young workers should be the first to arrive and last to leave. It backfires

'I would literally rather eat glass than do that.'

On Jun 29, 2023 by Brooke Sjoberg

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Worker shares frustrating interactions she'd had with boomers while working at a phone store

‘You missed the part where they ask you for their passwords’: Worker shares frustrating interactions she’d had with boomers while working at a phone store

'It's the lead poisoning.'

On Mar 26, 2023 by Maya Wray

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bartender speaking in front of tan wall (l) customer handing bartender ID (c) bartender speaking in front of tan wall (r)

‘Your drink could cost others their job’: Bartender shares PSA about ID etiquette

'I'm not getting a felony for your Pink Whitney.'

On Mar 23, 2023 by Angela Littlefield

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Postmates customer speaking in front of white wall (l) Postmates sign on window 'We deliver with Postmates' (c) Postmates customer speaking in front of white wall (r)

‘Gen X or older, you have to be on the phone with them the whole way’: Customer compares Gen Z Postmates drivers to older drivers

'Gen Z will get my food to me faster on their bike than gen x in a six-cylinder with Maps open.'

On Mar 12, 2023 by Phil West

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man with hand on mouth caption 'when my former job wouldn't approve my request off so I quit and went on my trip anyways' (l) man with hand on mouth caption 'when my former job wouldn't approve my request off so I quit and went on my trip anyways' (c) man with hand on mouth caption 'when my former job wouldn't approve my request off so I quit and went on my trip anyways' (r)

‘There’s always another job’: Worker quits job after his time off request to go on a trip was denied, sparking debate

'It’s not a request, it’s a heads up.'

On Nov 27, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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woman speaking in car (l) woman speaking in car (c) woman speaking in car (r)

Gen Z woman says she’s ‘too pretty’ to work, sparking debate

'Is this supposed to be a joke?'

On Nov 5, 2022 by Melody Heald

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woman in room with caption 'Gen Z being bold af at work'

‘Very bold, but I respect it’: Worker asks for meeting with manager—but then says he feels too ‘depleted’ to take it at that time

'For me, it’s not bold. I think it’s communication. And it’s good.'

On Sep 19, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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woman in front of white wall with hand on temple caption 'bruh, we are hiring at my production company... that does big Netflix films... & I reached out to some applicants abt interviews & they responded 'what's ur info, I need to make sure it's worth my time' gen z is insane like ur not cut out for film babes' (l) Laptop with iPad and clapperboard for film production on table (c) woman in front of white wall with hand on temple caption 'bruh, we are hiring at my production company... that does big Netflix films... & I reached out to some applicants abt interviews & they responded 'what's ur info, I need to make sure it's worth my time' gen z is insane like ur not cut out for film babes' (r)

‘Babe Google it’: Writer blasts Gen-Z applicant for asking question about job because it might not be ‘worth’ their ‘time,’ sparking debate

'Gen Z is insane like you’re not cut out for film babes.'

On Sep 9, 2022 by Lauren Castro

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man in Lowe's with caption 'Part 1 of why I'm looking for a new job..' (l) Lowe's storefront (c) note with 'Clean outside' hand-written (r)

‘I’m not doing that’: Lowe’s worker says he’s looking for a new job after being given a list of things to do

'It's called work bro.'

On Aug 29, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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man speaking outside caption 'POV: Gen Z entering the workforce:' (l) man speaking outside caption 'POV: Gen Z entering the workforce:' (c) man speaking outside caption 'POV: Gen Z entering the workforce:' (r)

‘I barely made it to 6’: Gen Z worker jokes about retirement from corporate life after 9 months on the job, sparking debate

'Millennials complain about the workforce, while gen z be redefining it.'

On Aug 28, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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woman speaking arm up caption 'There are some large brands that I just don't understand who is in charge... I could do a better job from my bed' (l) hand holding iPhone with TikTok on screen (c) woman speaking arm up caption 'There are some large brands that I just don't understand who is in charge... I could do a better job from my bed' (r)

‘All that time you spend on this app? You’re actually developing a monetizable skill’: Business coach says Gen Z’s use of TikTok translates to job skills

'I’ve applied for jobs recently that asked how many years of experience using Word I have. like idk all my life?'

On Aug 21, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Man at desk typing on laptop and drinking coffee caption 'I'm really excited for the Millennial/Gen Z takeover of corporate America. Where corporate jargon is no longer a thing. Where glossaries of acronyms are a part of your onboarding & PTO isn't looked down upon by boomers. You aren't feeling okay today & need a mental health day? We gotchu. Out of PTO but need an extra day? Not an issue. Soon the boomers are outta here & it's our turn to set the standard.' (l) business meeting people talking laptops on table (c) at desk typing on laptop and drinking coffee caption 'I'm really excited for the Millennial/Gen Z takeover of corporate America. Where corporate jargon is no longer a thing. Where glossaries of acronyms are a part of your onboarding & PTO isn't looked down upon by boomers. You aren't feeling okay today & need a mental health day? We gotchu. Out of PTO but need an extra day? Not an issue. Soon the boomers are outta here & it's our turn to set the standard.'(r)

‘I can feel it coming! 4 day work weeks & fully remote options!’: TikToker posts about what will happen when Gen Z finally takes over the corporate workforce, sparking debate

'As someone with middle management experience, I can't wait for yall to find out why Boomers are the way they are.'

On Jul 19, 2022 by Siobhan Ball

Internet Culture
BeReal app on phone screens

BeReal memes capture the chaotic nature of the anti-Instagram app loved by Gen Z

Users imagine what Drake's BeReals would look like.

On Jul 19, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

Internet Culture
Yelp logo on red phone screen on left 'Make Abortion SAFER' logo on right on white background

Gen-Z group creates tool that spams fake abortion clinics with one-star Yelp reviews

'Made with love by Gen-Z for Change's meddling kids.'

On Jul 7, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech