Gen Z
21-Year-Olds Across Asia Tell Us About the Worst Mental Health Advice They Ever Got
“I was shut down immediately when I opened up to a relative about my OCD. They said things like, ‘Other people have it much worse than you do.’”
Inside the Secret Lives of India’s Gen Z Sneaker Resellers
In India's hype-driven sneaker scene, young entrepreneurs can earn big... if they don't fall for scams.
Apparently, India’s Gen Z Doesn’t Believe in Long-Term Love Anymore
A youth insights survey concluded that India’s Gen Z treats relationships like Instagram Stories: “Here today, gone tomorrow.”
Chinese State Media Want People to Stop Using Internet Slang
Beijing wants young Chinese to acquire its conventional linguistic taste.
Where to Get Throwback Y2K Bedroom Decor (That You Saw on TikTok)
Crack open a dELiA*s catalog, inflate that chair, and plug in a lava lamp for a rundown of the best Cyberdiva decor of the early 00s.
How ‘Late 90s Single Mom’ Became the Latest Y2K Aesthetic
A woman of Burt's Bees, Newports, and self-determination, it's no wonder TikTok is waxing nostalgic for your hot single mom and her '99 Camry.
'Tonight Is Huge': Teens Who Turned 18 During COVID On Finally Going Clubbing
"Honestly, getting your ID checked and stuff – it’s such a thrill."
India’s Gen Z Is Finding Hope in These Viral Affirmations
A new trend that is somewhere between self-help and meme is helping counter toxic positivity and feelings of hopelessness.
Meet 4chan’s ‘Kommandos,’ the Armed Meme Lords Driving Gun Culture
While the stereotype for the American gun owner is old, white, and hung up on culture wars, Kommandos are young, apolitical, and fluent in memes.
How the Cry-Laughing Face Became the Most Divisive Emoji in History
It's been a decade since the "face with tears of joy" was added to smartphones. A lot has happened to it since then.
A Venture Capitalist Told Gen Z to Work Weekends if They Wanted To Be Successful
Now, she’s incurred the wrath of Twitter, creating a whole meme trend in the process.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Teen Fans Review Avril Lavigne, Paramore and More
“I think it would definitely be a viral break-up TikTok sound if it was released today.”