Category: Generation Z

Celebrities Are Opening Up About Plastic Surgery. But Is It Really Authentic?

Celebrities are being praised for openly discussing plastic surgery and Photoshop. Are they raging against a machine they created?
What Is the Gen Z Stare and Why Is TikTok Debating It?

A generational debate has started over Gen Z’s tendency to respond to various social situations with a long and intentional stare.
An ‘Etymology Nerd’ Breaks Down Slang Like ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’ on Social Media

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.
What Do Mamdani and the MAGA Movement Have in Common? ‘Hot’ Supporters.

Political messengers on both sides of the aisle are leaning on the same adjective in an attempt to appeal to young voters.
Videos Make #Paydayroutines Everybody’s Business

The tag is being used by TikTok and Instagram users, mostly members of Gen Z, who open up about how they spend their paychecks, down to the dollar.
Gen Z, It Turns Out, Is Great at Saving for Retirement

They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.
Palm Beach, Never Richer, Is a Draw for Young MAGA. Locals Aren’t Pleased.

Donald Trump’s presidency has turned this Florida island into the nightlife headquarters of MAGA, but the town’s old guard — much of it Republican — doesn’t love the new vibe.
What Is a ‘Fridge Cigarette’? A New Term for Diet Coke Gains Traction.

The click of the can, the sound of the bubbles: The internet is reframing the humble soda as an indulgent escape.
Instagram Wants Gen Z. What Does Gen Z Want From Instagram?

Young people are using Instagram for everything except the app’s original function.
Job Market Is Getting Tougher for College Graduates

Researchers attributed some of the difficulty finding jobs to larger societal shifts, including the growing use of artificial intelligence.
How Chain Restaurants Like Chili’s Suddenly Became Cool Again

Many casual dining restaurants whose heydays were thought past are attracting younger customers charmed by memories of family meals and stability.
Why Gen Z Doesn’t Like Opening Bar Tabs

To the chagrin of bartenders, many 20-something bargoers prefer to close out and pay after every single drink, no matter how many they might order during an outing.