Millennials, unite! In these polarised times, an Elderly Millennial calls for solidarity against a common enemy: Gen Z. Also known as zoomers or TikTok teens, this generation (aged 16-24) has turned its attention from boomers to millennials, belittling everything from hairstyles to emoji use.
Skinny jeans? Over, according to Gen Z, who now favour flared leggings. Side partings? Ancient history – Gen Z parts hair in the middle. The most damning sign of age, however, is using the face-with-tears-of-joy emoji. The new way to express laughter is by smashing letters on the keyboard: sjkalfjksjfkdsjal is the new lol.
While Gen Z's fashion advice may be questionable – they dress like millennials did in the 90s and early 00s – the generational war has a curious observer: Gen X. Often called the Switzerland of generations, Gen X stands back, smoking cigarettes and wryly noting the strife. As a wise Gen Xer might say, what goes around comes around. In 10 years, Gen Z may face the same from Gen Alpha.
